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Saturday, February 4, 2012

Cupcake Wreath...Valentine Edition!!

 I'm back at it again...another cupcake liner wreath!
This time a Valentine one of course!


I started with a piece of pipe insulating foam from the hardware store. I bent it into a circle and secured it with a little frog tape.


These awesome houndstooth cupcake liners are from Michaels...they have a bunch of different colors there too!
Don't forget to turn your cupcake liners inside out.


I used the handle of a foam paint brush to create a point in the center of the cupcake liners, then dabbed with hot glue and randomly stuck them to the foam, be careful it's super hot! I used approximately 115 cupcake liners.


I purchased a wooden "X & O" from the Dollar Store and painted them a dark pink - partially red.

It was tricky getting the "X & O" to stay on the wreath. First I glued them together and then I glued them to the wreath. To balance out the weight so that the wreath hung evenly I glued a heavy magnet to the opposite underside of the wreath.
I added a cute Valentine ribbon for hanging. 
Super sweet!




Check out my Halloween Cupcake Liner Wreath here.

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61 comments:

  1. Full Circle CreationsFebruary 4, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Very cute. I wouldn't have thought to use pipe insulation. We have a bunch of extra pieces of that at work...Thanks for the inspiration.'

    Holly

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  2. UnknownFebruary 4, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Great tutorial, how simple. I would go crazy if you hadn't added the balance information.

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  3. Susan-The Weekly Sweet ExperimentFebruary 4, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    So cute!! Love it!

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  4. Jaimee @ Havenwood House of BoysFebruary 4, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    This is darling! Love the cheap wreath frame idea, too : )

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  5. ChrissyFebruary 4, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Very cute!! What a great idea!

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  6. Shannon FoxFebruary 4, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Another Qt! You are just full of great ideas. Following with the new Linky Follower. Shannon

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  7. SherryFebruary 4, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    That is so cute! I love the color combination. Following you from SS

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Love the idea of using pipe insulation foam! Is that cheaper than buying a Styrofoam wreath form?

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  9. April's HomemakingFebruary 4, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    Very cute Valentine Wreath! Great idea, and wonderful color! :)

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  10. UnknownFebruary 5, 2012 at 3:01 AM

    super cute! stoppin by from the blog hop to say hello :)

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  11. JennFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Great idea - it is so cute!

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  12. SarahFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Hey Sarah!
    I'm Sarah too stopping over from the newbie party. This wreath is super cute! Great tutorial.

    I think it was genius to use a magnet to balance out the weight of the letters and to use the cupcake liners to achieve such a fluffy texture. Who knew they make houndstooth cupcake liners??

    I'm your newest follower by the way! Can't wait to see your other projects.

    Feel free to stop by my blog and check out some of my stuff and follow (if you'd like what you see of course!)

    www.adventuresofourfamily.com


    Have a wonderful week,
    Sarah

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  13. DebbiedoosFebruary 5, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    So cute. I have seen some of the cutest wreaths this season. Thanks for sharing with my newbie party. PLEASE add my link or button as well so others know about it.

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  14. PinkOddyFebruary 6, 2012 at 4:22 AM

    What a lovely idea - things you can do with cupcake liners

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  15. Fonda @Southern ScrapsFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Cute! Love the colors you chose.

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  16. DebbieFebruary 6, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    That is really cute! I love the colors and pipe insulation...genius!

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  17. Claire JustineFebruary 6, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    What a great idea,Thank you for sharing it with us at Creative Mondays :)

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  18. Lucy's Soup CanFebruary 6, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Cute idea! And something I could possibly do too! Visiting you from Creative Mondays.

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  19. JanetFebruary 6, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    I love that it's turrquoise. I also love the almost red X & O. This is so darn cute. Great tip on the weight.

    I found you from The Southern Institute.

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  20. JanaFebruary 6, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    I keep saying I am going to make a wreath & have yet to do it. This is very inspirational. I have seen a lot of really cupcake liners lately too! Thanks for linking up at Giggles, Glitz & Glam!

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  21. Comeca JonesFebruary 7, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    Super cute

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  22. Lisa @ Flour Me With LoveFebruary 7, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    This is so cute! I'd love for you to share this at Mix it up Monday:

    http://flourmewithlove.blogspot.com/2012/02/mix-it-up-monday.html

    I hope to see you soon:)

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  23. cathy@my1929charmerFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    The one thing I haven't made for Valentine's is a wreath, don't know why, just haven't. I really like yours, and now feel like I have to get on the band wagon. I wouldn't of thought of pipe insulation either. Pretty clever on your part. The wreath is pretty, and now I know how to balance out weight! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best Par.tay!

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  24. Tara @ Tales of a Trophy WifeFebruary 7, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Love your color scheme!

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  25. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloorFebruary 8, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    This is so cute!! That houndstooth is awesome!! Such a pretty color combo you've put together. Thank you bunches for linking up at Mop It Up Mondays at ishouldbemoppingthefloor. Hope you have a wonderful week!
    {HUGS},
    kristi

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  26. Blissful & DomesticFebruary 8, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Love all your cute ideas!! New Follower:>

    featuring this on my blog this afternoon:>

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  27. UnknownFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    I never would have thought to make a wreath with cupcake liners. Really cute!

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  28. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️February 8, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    It's super cute!

    Dee

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  29. Christina at I Gotta Create!February 8, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    Love the colors and ruffly effect, Sarah! Thanks so much for linking up to the Kiss & Tell party over at I Gotta Create!

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  30. Heidi RewFebruary 9, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    Adorable! Visiting from "A Turtle's Life for Me"! Love this wreath!

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  31. UnknownFebruary 9, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Popping in from Bloggeritaville. I love the fact that you used blue instead of typical "Valentine's Day" colors. It looks great. I really need to make a cupcake liner wreath of my own someday.

    http://kidscatsclutterandklutz.blogspot.com

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  32. UnknownFebruary 9, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    I LOVE the blue. It's a refreshing change to just white, pink, and red. This could actually be up all year because it doesn't look too valentine-y

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  33. Katherines CornerFebruary 9, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    love the wreath and especially like that you used blue xo

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  34. UnknownFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:48 AM

    I Love the colors! What a crafty idea!!! Thanks so much for sharing today over at Passionately Perfect!

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  35. CassidyFebruary 10, 2012 at 3:08 AM

    This is so CUTE! Just Love those patterned blue cupcake cups! Fun colors!

    http://fitcraftystylishandhappy.blogspot.com/

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  36. very merry vintage styleFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Adorable! Perfect color choices!
    Mary

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  37. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Cute! I like the color that you chose. Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday!

    www.bearrabbitbear.com

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  38. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateFebruary 10, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    So cute Sarah and love the color combo. Very fresh! Thanks for sharing at this week's BFF Open House!

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  39. The Artful DivaFebruary 10, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Lovely Valentine's idea - thank you for the tutorial too!

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  40. JTwisdomFebruary 10, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    That's a cool idea of a Valentine's Day wreath. Looks really pretty.

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  41. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    Wow, incredible weblog format! How lengthy have you been running a blog for? you make running a blog look easy. The entire look of your site is magnificent, as {smartly as} the content material!
    Feedback Sports Recreational Bicycle Repair Stand (BRS-50)

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  42. UnknownFebruary 12, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Thank you so much for linking up at Gomhp Show it off link party 11

    I choose your link to be featured stop over and check it out <3
    http://www.getouttamyheadplease.com/2012/02/features-show-it-off-party-10.html?utm_source=BP_recent

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  43. KellieFebruary 12, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Love this tutorial. It's super cute. Thanks for sharing :)

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  44. UnknownFebruary 12, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    That's awesome! Love the blue with the red! Thanks for sharing at my party!

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  45. UnknownFebruary 12, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    I'm going to share this on my Sunday Spotlight tonight!

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  46. Be Colorful CoastalFebruary 12, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    How fun that you did this wreath in unorthodox colors. Love it. Thanks for linking this up also to Motivated Monday at BeColorful
    pam

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  47. The TablescaperFebruary 12, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    Oh so fun. Why don't you link your post to Seasonal Sundays?

    - The Tablescaper

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  48. AlediaFebruary 13, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    Very cute! I love the colors.

    I'm a new follower :)
    ~Happy Valentines Day~
    Aledia

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  49. Donata @ DK's Craft CafeFebruary 13, 2012 at 1:49 AM

    Super-cute wreath, Sarah!

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  50. Mindie HiltonFebruary 13, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Pretty paper wreath, thanks for sharing at Bacon Time.

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  51. Marti McClureFebruary 13, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    This is so cute! And I love that you shared how to make it. Happy Valentines Day! ~Marti

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  52. Honey at 2805February 13, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Sweet wreath! So happy you shared at Potpourri Friday!

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  53. Kara at Petals to PicotsFebruary 13, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    So pretty! Great idea! Thanks for linking up!

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  54. EllenFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    super cute! seems like Im not the only one who likes blue wreaths! great job!

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  55. Debbie @ Life is SweetsFebruary 13, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    Really fantastic! I'm going to give this a try for upcoming holidays...thanks for step by step instruction. :)

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  56. UnknownFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    SUPER CUTE!!! Thanks for sharing at my party!!! Happy Valentine's Day!!! XO, Aimee

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  57. Trish - Mom On TimeoutFebruary 14, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    So cute! I love the colors! Thanks for sharing at Taking A Timeout Thursday! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  58. 1CardCreatorFebruary 14, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    Wow, this is gorgeous! So glad I saw you at Inspire Me Fridays. ~Diane (I am #86)

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  59. cherished blissFebruary 15, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    Your Cupcake Wreath is in the top 10 from the 14 days of love link party! Stop by and vote and send your friends ; )

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  60. JessFebruary 16, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Your wreath is one of the cutest I've seen. Love it!
    I'm a new follower and I have enjoyed reading through some of your older posts.

    http://viewfromrivermountain.blogspot.com

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  61. Honey I'm Home BlogFebruary 17, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    What a great idea. And it could be adapted for any holiday! Thanks so much for sharing at the Fabulous Friday LInky Party.

    Warmly, Michelle

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