If you haven’t noticed yet, I absolutely adore Christmas decorating. I will keep going until Christmas Day. If there is an empty nook, I need to fill it. I wanted a wreath for a bare wall in our entry and came up with this Winter Rudolph Wreath that has the option of a removable nose. It’s sparkly, whimsical, and my girls love it. It makes me smile every time I walk past.
I have such a thing for antlers, so when I saw this paper mache deer’s head at JoAnn’s, I knew it was coming home with me. My supplies included (affiliate links):
- paper mache deer head
- wreath form
- yarn (similar)
- white paint
- silver glitter paint
- Buffalo snow flakes
- decoupage
- miniature pinecones
- red felt ball
- paint brush
- scissors
- glue gun
I found a really thick, fluffy white yarn and used that to wrap the wreath.
I then painted the entire deer head white.
I painted decoupage on just the antlers and sprinkled the Buffalo snow flakes on. When it was dry, I did a second coat, more snow flakes, and sealed it. I wanted a lot of sparkle, but wanted to keep the head white.
I then used a bit of silver glitter paint to go over the face and ears. Again, just enough to add a bit more depth, but not enough to take away from the overall snowy white look.
When the head was dry, I attached it to the wreath with my glue gun.
You know I love my pops of color and I couldn’t wait to see the pinecones against all the white.
Because the pinecones had “picks” and it was a styrofoam wreath, I just poked each piece in between the yarn, straight into the wreath form.
I kept going until I had a nice little cluster on each side of the wreath.
At this point, I couldn’t quite decide if I wanted to add the red nose or not, so I compromised with myself. I used poster putty for the nose so that I could put it on for Christmas, but take it off for the rest of winter. I love decor that can be used all winter!
My girls and I are loving our Winter Rudolph Wreath and it’s a great addition to our holiday decor!
Great project!! Love it!
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I love how many home decor styles this classic piece would work with. I could see it in a modern, city condo, a cottage or log cabin. All that white it just so pretty!
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This is too cute! I love the added snow and glitter!!!
I am still in love with deer heads, this one is no exception! Super cute.
What an adorable Rudolph! Love everything about your project!
This is the cutest thing! I’m totally going to do this!!!
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I love it and too bad the reindeer paper mache is solded out on Joann’s web site. Bummer, I have the hardest time trying to find one of those. Your reindeer wreath is beautiful.
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This is fabulous, I love white and I love deer decor! Wish I had gotten one of those deer heads at JoAnn’s! xoKathleen
Love this project!!! You did a wonderful job!
This is so cute, I love the wreath and everything deer this season!!!
Love the snow on the horns! Really cute wreath.
I saw his red nose in the feed this morning from the blog hop and it made me smile. Great project and I love the colors. Pinning and sharing.
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This is really cute. Love the effect the snow and glitter has on the deer. I wouldn’t have thought of that. Great idea.
Very cute Rudolph wreath! Pinned to share 🙂
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I love your sparkling, white Rudolph Wreath!
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I love it!! So easy yet so cute!! Love the glitter on it!
Thanks for sharing at #2usestuesday, and Merry Christmas!
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How sweet! I have fallen in love with it!!! I’m an avid DIYer and always try to be busy with some new projects. Was searching for a unique idea to start. The Winter Rudolph Wreath made me stop and crazy to make it asap! In a hurry to start. Wish me good luck, Albion! 🙂