It’s getting to be about that time again. Time to think about Fall, hayrides, leaf piles to jump in, and Halloween. I know it’s a little early but I had so much fun creating this Halloween wreath that I just had to share it with you. NOW!

I’ve been in a few stores lately that have Halloween, Thanksgiving AND Christmas items on display. Which works out well for this Halloween Wreath that uses orange Christmas ornaments.

Unless you think ahead like I did last winter.

These particular ornaments are from an after Christmas sale and I bought them intending to use them for Halloween.They were so deeply discounted that I couldn’t pass them up!

Here is a complete supply list:

• Extruded Foam Wreath Form
• Feather Boa – not the skinny marabou, but the fluffy kind. You’ll need 2-3 depending on the size of your foam wreath form.
• Ornaments, Picks or other embellishments
• Fern Pins
• Wire Cutters
• Ribbon or Bow

Wrap the wreath form with the feather boa securing it in a few places with the fern pin. You’ll want to make sure that the feathers are wound pretty close together so the white wreath doesn’t show through.

Create or purchase a coordinating bow. If you purchase a ready made bow you may have to fluff it up a bit as they always get smashed in the shipping boxes. I have found that a good way to give some bows volume is to use a large barreled curling iron. Just slip it into the loop for a second or two and remove. Be sure to test a small section first to make sure the curling iron won’t melt the fabric.

Place the bow where you like it first. When I design I always place the bow first and the add other elements, including under, around and even inside the loops of the bow.

Cut the stems on the Christmas picks to to 3-4 inches and arrange on top of the feather wreath until you get a placement you like. Using the fern pins secure the bow and all of the ornaments in place.

If you needed another reason to hit the stores after the holidays then I think I just gave you a good excuse. Not that you needed MY help.

Are you a big after the holiday shopper to see what you can find on discount?

What was the best deal you ever found?