Sometimes the simplest projects can turn out to be the coolest. And such is the case with these junk wheel Christmas wreaths!
Anything round can be a wreath. Which is especially handy when you’re a junker type. 🙂
Here are a few tips on whipping up these charming little fellas…
You’ll need:
Wheels of choice.
Evergreen stems.
Heavy twine.
A little mason jar / faux snow / battery operated tea light.
Clear spray sealer if you wish to pretty up your junk.
Spray snow if desired.
Wheels can be heavy so you’ll need some hefty twine and a good solid place to hang it.
For a little unexpected twist, a battery operated tea light was added to a mini mason jar with a bit of faux snow. These things stay lit for a LONG time! My son flicks one on each night allll night and it’s still going strong. Amazing.
I tied the jar to the hook with twine,
added spray snow and an evergreen spray, and called it done!
The evergreen branches are wired together with florist wire, then loosely tucked into place on the wheel without further attachment.
What are the chances of landing a chippy wheel in Christmas colours?
The ever curious Mr. Lake luckily lost interest quickly. He sure loved that little flickering light!
If you spritz metal wheels with a little spray sealer, they get a slightly glossy finish, making them reflect light in a really cool way. Kind of a nice touch to add to old junk at times, especially for Christmas!
They are too cute. I had so many places I could have used them, but ended up hanging them all in ONE place. My pictures aren’t quite ready, so you can catch them on my Holiday Home Tour December 10th!
Pretty quirky idea for a wreath, isn’t it? Did I finally go too far this round? 🙂
Adorable Personalized Christmas Stockings – Thistlewood Farms
S’more Pie! Yum!! – Remodelaholic
Unique colourful gradient Christmas tree, so pretty! – Inspired by Charm
$1.00 frame Christmas ornaments… wow. – Shanty 2 Chic
Quaint Vintage Christmas Cubby Display – Love!! – Songbird
Visit the Official 12 Days of Christmas Pinterest board of everyone HERE
See you tomorrow for Day 5!
Did you go to far? No not in my book. It looks perfect on your door. I can’t wait to see where the collection ended up. I am sure that all together they make an even bigger statement.
Great foresight when you picked up these babies……
I love where your mind goes sometimes. Such great ideas!
The old wheel has the perfect amount and colors of chippy. Paint to make it pop! Love the idea!
Love them all Donna…but that red and green paint on the one is too perfect!!
Donna,
Hey rock star!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE THIS! Truly a brilliant junk project! Thanks for the inspiration!
Happy day!
karianne
Leave it to you to make a wheel look like a little Christmas miracle. Love it! And the colors are too perfect!
xo Michael
I’ve been smiling about your comment all day, M. Thanks! 🙂
OMG!!! You are already at DAY 4!!!
I LOVE the Christmas tree shelves and the Junk Wheel Wreath!!!!
I DO HAVE a “kind of a wheel” in the storage behind the carport… I saw it yesterday!!!!
I was thinking to add that to an old pair of sock dryers I have at the shop that nobody buys… But perhaps paired with the greens and the little mason jar it will be better!!!!
Soon!!!!! I will post pics and tell you about it!!!
I am so glad you are having FUN!!!
Yes, please update me on this wheel you have in storage… sounds intriguing!
Hi Donna,
I’ve really been enjoying all the fun, festive junk Christmas ideas! Keep ’em coming! It has gotten me in the spirit of getting a few projects completed myself!
Jane
Aww, thanks Jane! I can’t imagine YOU needing inspiration! I see you as providing it! 🙂
That is exactly the kind of wreath I need!!! I am such a rebel, I never do a wreath for Christmas, but put up an old sap bucket filled with greens. I can’t do a version of what everyone else is doing, but this is so far off the normal meter and so cool, I am searching for a round junk something now!
Love this idea!!! I am going to visit my junk pile and then my Dad’s until I find something suitable 🙂
Donna, You have the BEST ideas ever. Love your things. Merry Christmas
Blessings, Lynda
Love it and it’s so YOU!