Michele Made Me

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Plastic Bottle Wreath Tweaked

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Do you remember the plastic bottle wreath?… I made it over here? The tutorial is there too if you scroll down a bit… Is it coming back to you? Well… ideas were had, votes were tallied, changes were made, and now the plastic bottle wreath is WHITE!

Yes, there was some deliberation prior to painting. The pros and cons of painting the wreath white boiled down to the following:
CONS:
  • The work involved in painting it: get out the drop cloth, find that old can of white spray paint, get the wreath, put on the coat and hat because it’s colder that Pete outside, carry everything outside, unplug the old can of spray paint, spray your hands white while struggling to unplug the old can of spray paint, spray paint it while your fingers turn blue under the white paint, let it dry, wash your hands, go outside, bring it in, get a new white hanger, hang it.
  • It’s no longer transparent which was super-cool.
  • It’s not nearly as ethereal or jelly-fish-like.
  • It’s just not the same…
PROS:
  • It’s a million times BETTER because now you can actually SEE it!!!
Hi there little wreath with all your little white details! So nice to SEE you! I must say, you’re a pretty one, aren’t you? Come hang out for a while, will ya?
Now you. Go have yourself a sunny day!

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  1. PEACHES says

    Wow, it almost looks ceramic or something?! I know what you mean about losing the jellyfish quality, but from where I, standing it looks BETTER THAN EVER! You know, I was thinking about trying out your wreath for Xmas and maybe incorporating some semi-opaque milk jugs to give it some 'stand out' power…but seeing as I don't drink nearly enough milk, making one before Xmas could have been a challenge. Problem solved! White wreath here I come!

  7. Amy says

    I think that the white is the perfect touch for this wreath! While the transparent wreath made for some really fun photos, I really prefer it white! Beautiful!

  8. Catherine says

    Yes you can definitely see more detail now its white and its now the perfect decoration for this time of the year. Freezing your butt off was worth it!!

  9. Notjustnat says

    Wow this is very cool Michelle! You are a genius. Are you trained as engineering of everything recyclable? I love it, it's great Christmas ideas – Hugs Nat

  18. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    I think it looks PRETTY IN WHITE!!! Can't believe it's plastic bottles.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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