This was a really simple, easy project. It took about 20 minutes altogether and used minimal materials (most of which were recycled from other projects).
I used an inexpensive grapevine wreath that I bought at Michael's using a 50% off coupon. It ended up costing me about $3.
Then, I took a remnant from the decorations for my brother's rehearsal dinner (the burlap-lace ribbon), along with a burlap bow that was bought to do double duty for the rehearsal and this project.
The letter "H" was purchased at Michael's a while back. The paint color is "Autumn Leaves," and in person it is much more of a reddish orange than is pictured. I simply painted two coats on the letter and let it dry.
I attached this all with my adhesive of choice: hot glue. I put the lacy-burlap ribbon down the back of the wreath, glued the letter to the front, then supported it with a narrow strip of cardboard up the back.
I attached the bow to the top and glued the ends down in an attractive way so that they framed the letter. I wasn't worried about it being weatherproof, as our porch is covered and the front door is well-protected from the elements.
This was so, so simple that I think it could use some jazzing up in the future. For example, I'm thinking of redoing this using the same wreath and letter for spring. Perhaps a green "H" with pastel polka dots painted on with a nice accent color ribbon for the top and behind the letter. Maybe I will spraypaint the wreath white. There's a lot of color going on with our front door, so I try not to compete too much with that.
Do you have any other suggestions on how this project could be "jazzed up" in the future? I would love to hear them!
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