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Halloween Spider Wreath – Going on a CraDat

September 22, 2011 By Shannah 76 Comments

Like how I just created a new word up there?  I know you do!  Here is another one for you: Shaliz.  Look at that one like you do celebrity couples where they smash their two names together to make one ridiculous name.  No, I didn’t drink a bottle of wine and (surprisingly) have gotten a decent amount of sleep so I’m not dilirious either.  So, what am I talking about?  A Halloween spider wreath of course. 

On Friday, I had a Craft Date with Liz!  See Cra + dat = CraDat.  (Sorry but crate would have been too easy and would have ruined my word making up mojo!)  Shannah (me!) + Liz = Shaliz.  So, now that you’ve been entrusted with a handy, dandy Just Us Four decoder ring (keep it handy, you never know when I might throw out a new word), I can get into the details of our cradat.

Like all good (and bad) things, the idea for this sprung from Pinterest.

Liz and I are both pretty addicted and constantly repin each others’ finds.  So, Liz decided we needed to get together and make some of our pins.  Dozens of emails and texts (you’re welcome, Verizon, for all the money you got from those texts) later, our cradat was born and a project was chosen.  A halloween wreath.  What?  Are you surprised we are making a wreath?  Do you even read this blog? πŸ™‚
We started with a few inspiration pictures:
[Etsy], [The Speckled Dog], [Tater Tots and Jello], [Indie Fixx] via Pinterest
Halloween Spider Wreath

Then, we gathered our supplies.  This is where those emails and texts really started flying!  Like this one from me to Liz to show what yarn I already had:

Hello, lovely cell phone picture quality.

I knew I wanted to put a spiderweb in my wreath but I could only find plain felt ones.  So, I picked up some glitter spray paint and transformed it into a glitter spiderweb.

Once the spray painting was done, we left it to dry while we got to wrapping our wreaths with the yarn we purchased.  We both went with orange.

I have a little more practice with wrapping (addictions will do that to you) so I finished a little faster than Liz.

I added a darker orange yarn around the wreath for a little bit of contrast.

While I was doing that though, Liz got into a little bit of a yarn mess.

Once we were all done wrapping the wreath forms, it came time to decide what to do with them.  I pinned my glittler spider web to the back of my wreath form.
Then, I wanted to add these little glitter spiders around the front of the wreath.

Once I opened the spiders, I found the backs were hollow making my initial plan of glueing them pretty much a lost cause.  So, I used the little black wires that were used to attach the spiders to the cardboard when I purchased them.  I painted them with a little glue and covered them with black glitter to make sure they blended in well.

Liz worked on adding black yarn to her wreath while I was “painting”

Once my little spiders were attached, I had to find a way to get the big spider onto his web.  This will probably change a little because I am not 100% satisfied with it but I used a black pipe cleaner that I cut the most of the fuzziness off of.

Liz hung a HUGE spider in the middle of her wreath.

My entire family was sleeping when I finished so I had to wait until the next morning to show it to H.  I think she likes it.

Some front door shots:

And Liz’s final product:

Featured at:

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shannah
 

Β© 2012 Just Us Four.  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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Filed Under: Crafts, decorating, Halloween, holidays Tagged With: halloween, wreaths, yarn wreath

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Comments

  1. Kim@todayismysome-day says

    September 23, 2011 at 3:57 pm

    Very cute! Love the way your sparkly web fit just right inside the wreath! Hope your Cradat was a ton of fun! Saw you at Finding Fabulous!

    Reply
  2. Ami w/AliLilly says

    September 23, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    OH my GOSH!! This is so great! They both are!! I LOVE EM! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  3. Alexandra says

    September 24, 2011 at 12:22 am

    Very cute! I also love the spider web you put in the middle. Stopping by from TT&J.

    Alex
    http://craftingwithmycub.blogspot.com

    Reply
  4. Kelli @ RTSM says

    September 24, 2011 at 12:31 am

    Those are both really cute! I love the little bit of black yarn on Liz’s and the spider web on yours is great! Stopping by from TT&J.

    Reply
  5. Megan says

    September 24, 2011 at 1:40 am

    I love this wreath. The web in the middle is such a creative touch. I will be pinning this!

    Reply
  6. Coley says

    September 25, 2011 at 2:14 am

    Super cute!!

    Reply
  7. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says

    September 25, 2011 at 4:51 pm

    Love! I’d love for you to link up to my Wickedly Creative Halloween Ideas Link Party!
    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com

    Reply
  8. Hi, I'm Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    September 26, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    Oh I just love your fall decor! I hope you will add your lovely metamorphosis to my Fall in Love linky party on Wednesday.

    Until then, stop by and see the under $20 makeover I gave an ugly brass light fixture.

    Happy Monday!

    Reply
  9. Craftberry Bush says

    September 27, 2011 at 12:31 am

    so lovely !

    Reply
  10. LeighAnn says

    September 27, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    Very cute! I love decorations I can store for the next year!

    Reply
  11. Alecia says

    September 27, 2011 at 10:22 pm

    I love this project!

    Saw you on Not Just A Housewife.

    Reply
  12. Kaysi says

    September 27, 2011 at 11:06 pm

    That looks great, love it!

    Reply
  13. Lauren says

    September 27, 2011 at 11:48 pm

    This turned amazing! You did a beautiful job πŸ™‚ Would love to have you link this up to the Scatter Girls Fall Porch Link Up Party- going on right now! http://scattergirls.blogspot.com/2011/09/fall-porch-linky-party.html

    Reply
  14. Jilly says

    September 28, 2011 at 10:20 am

    The way your sparkly web fit just right inside the wreath is one of the treasure in blog list. Hope your Cradat was a ton of fun and enjoyed. Your decorations is wonderful.
    printed ice scrapers

    Reply
  15. Tonia @ TheGunnySack.com says

    September 28, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    Adorable!! I love the pic of H! She looks super excited!

    Reply
  16. Jill says

    September 28, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    Very Cute! I love the spider web in the middle of it!
    Jill
    twoyellowbirdsdecor.blogspot.com

    Reply
  17. Digital Scrapbooking Made Easy says

    September 28, 2011 at 1:21 pm

    Awesome job! If you get a chance, I’d love to have you link up. (http://scrapbookingez.blogspot.com/2011/09/one-stop-thursday-linky-party_22.html) Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  18. Miranda @ Life in the Motherhood says

    September 28, 2011 at 3:08 pm

    Very cute! Your little girl looks so thrilled!!

    We would love it if you would stop by and join our Great Halloween Link Up going on through the end of October!

    http://lifeinthemotherhood.blogspot.com

    Reply
  19. Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage says

    September 28, 2011 at 3:26 pm

    I love it… very festive!

    Reply
  20. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    September 28, 2011 at 10:22 pm

    Thanks to everyone for stopping by and leaving such great comments. I have been trying hard to visit you all but blogger and my computer are having a fight. Hopefully, I will have better luck tomorrow.

    Reply
  21. Karena says

    September 28, 2011 at 11:46 pm

    Too cute Shannah I love your wreath and Cradat idea!!

    I have just linked up at Laura’s!!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

    Reply
  22. Debbie aka Mrs. DP3 says

    September 29, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    That turned out really nice and it looks fun!

    Reply
  23. Melissa, SoChick! says

    September 29, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    These are great!!

    Reply
  24. Hi, I'm Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    September 29, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    Oh I just really love this! You are so creative.

    Thank you so very much for linking up to Fall In Love Wednesdays.

    Have a blessed weekend.

    Reply
  25. Kim @ The Sasse Life says

    September 29, 2011 at 5:30 pm

    I LOVE this. Super cute. I would love for you to link up with us at http://www.thesasselife.com/2011/09/link-party-5.html. we also have a giveaway going on right now too! So come check it out! Hope to see you there. I also liked you on facebook!
    Kim
    http://www.thesasselife.com

    Reply
  26. Maggie @ Midwestern {Sewing} Girl says

    September 29, 2011 at 7:35 pm

    LOVE this wreath! I think the web in the middle is just perfect!

    I’d love for you to share this at my Everything Halloween party starting Sunday!

    http://midwesternsewinggirl.blogspot.com/2011/09/everything-halloween-preview.html

    Thanks so much!

    Reply
  27. MJ says

    September 29, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    Love your wreaths! especially the purple spider drew my attention, just wonderful πŸ™‚

    Reply
  28. Crafty Mischief says

    September 30, 2011 at 1:01 am

    I think this is the cutest Halloween wreath I’ve seen yet! Saw it on Decor to Adore. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  29. Mel the Crafty Scientist says

    September 30, 2011 at 1:28 am

    Wow – I LOVE both of these wreaths! You guys did such a fun job and you had some of my most favorite wreaths as inspiration! I love it!

    -Mel the Crafty Scientist

    Reply
  30. Tanya says

    September 30, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    This is very cute! I featured it on my blog today as part of my Friday Favorites. Come over and check it out πŸ™‚ Happy Friday to you.

    Reply
  31. HI THERE! says

    October 2, 2011 at 3:00 am

    Love your wreaths!! Your daughter’s face is priceless! Thanks so much for linking up to The Creative Spark. I’ll be featuring this tomorrow! Enjoy your Sunday!
    Jenn πŸ™‚

    Reply
  32. Lindsay says

    October 2, 2011 at 6:52 pm

    What an adorable wreath! You are so creative! It is absolutely perfect for the holiday! SO glad you shared this @ Show & Share. Thank you!

    Reply
  33. Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes Flowers says

    October 3, 2011 at 4:15 am

    Your wreath is fantastic! You did such a great job!

    I’d love for you to link this up to my Monster Mash Bash Halloween link party! http://afishwholikesflowers.blogspot.com/2011/10/lets-do-monster-mash.html

    Reply
  34. Jaime Lyn at Crafty Scrappy Happy says

    October 5, 2011 at 4:53 am

    Ohhh I love this so so much! And I have to say I am soo sooo wishing I had a fun crafty friend to make wonderful wreaths like this with! :o) I moved this summer and haven’t come across new crafty friends yet! Anyways… back to your beautiful project—I LOVE it!!!
    Thank you so much for linking up!!!!!! :o)
    Jaime from crafty scrappy happy

    Reply
  35. Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says

    October 6, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    So cute!! Thanks for auditioning for OMTWI!!

    Reply
  36. Allison @ House of Hepworths says

    October 9, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    I loved your wreath and featured it today at House of Hepworths!

    Feel free to stop by and grab a button if you’d like.

    Have a great weekend.

    xoxo

    Allison @ House of Hepworths

    Reply
  37. allenaim photography and design says

    October 14, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    oh my – how fun!! I love the idea of a craft date!!

    Reply
  38. Monica says

    October 1, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    I just made a new halloween wreath but I LOVE yours too! Great job, I may pin this for later use πŸ™‚
    http://mommysordinarymagic.blogspot.com

    Reply
  39. Tonna @ Navy Wifey Peters says

    October 1, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    fabulous wreath!

    Reply
  40. Our Pinteresting Family says

    October 1, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    So cute!

    Reply
  41. Britney {Jesses Girl} says

    October 1, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    Love love LOVE it!

    Reply
  42. Tonia L says

    October 2, 2012 at 3:37 am

    So cute!! I need a wreath on my door and I just love yours!

    Reply
  43. Married Filing Jointly says

    October 2, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    The wreath looks great! I love it!

    Reply
  44. Tyler says

    October 2, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    Oh, that is so cool πŸ™‚
    Stopping by from the Kurtz Corner Link up! Thanks for sharing πŸ™‚

    Reply
  45. Judy says

    October 2, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    Love the wreath. It is perfect. I would love for you to link this up to my Fall into Fall party that opens tonight at 8pm EST. Hope to see you there.

    Reply
  46. Kimberly Sminkey says

    October 3, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    So so cute for Halloween! Thanks for sharing at tip toe thru tuesday!
    xoxo
    Kim

    Reply
  47. Mrs Bishop says

    October 3, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    Super cute, and creepy! I used those same spiders on my Halloween wreath…who doesn’t love glitter?

    Reply
  48. Christy says

    October 3, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    The purple spider made the wreath pop! Great choice. Thanks for sharing at tip-toe thru tuesday. Have a great week.

    Reply
  49. Christine says

    October 4, 2012 at 10:48 am

    The wreath is just PERFECT!!!!! I want it!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

    Reply
  50. The Mandatory Mooch says

    October 5, 2012 at 4:55 am

    Such a wonderfully festive wreath!! I would love for you to share at my linky party Tasty Thursdays going on right now. Thanks, Nichi

    http://mandatorymooch.blogspot.com/2012/10/tasty-thursdays-11.html

    Reply
  51. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    October 6, 2012 at 5:01 am

    Love! Love! Love! Pinning! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!

    Reply
  52. Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says

    October 6, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    Super cute! Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

    Reply
  53. Mrs Happy Homemaker says

    October 8, 2012 at 1:46 am

    This looks fantastic! I have featured it this week on the Mrs! Come by and check it out, and would love to have you share something else on this week’s bulletin board!! πŸ™‚

    http://www.mrshappyhomemaker.com/2012/10/the-bulletin-board-7/#

    Reply
  54. Courtney A says

    October 9, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    I keep seeing this post on various blogs. I think your wreath is super cute! I pinned it and I just may copy it next year! I already made mine for this year.

    http://suburbancozy.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-halloween-yarn-wreath.html

    Reply
  55. Michelle's Tasty Creations says

    October 10, 2012 at 7:19 am

    Super cute, um I mean creepy, wreath! I can’t wait to make one. I even have the yarn already. Love the spider web in the middle. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share this week! Have a wonderful week.
    Michelle

    Reply
  56. Angie Ouellette-Tower says

    October 11, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    This is so cool! I’m your newest follower from “mom on timeout” blog hop. I would love it if you would follow me back: godsgrowinggarden.com
    Thanks
    Angie

    Reply
  57. Angela says

    October 11, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    Wow, what a great idea! So perfect for Halloween!

    Reply
  58. Alli says

    September 12, 2013 at 9:05 am

    I make up new words all the time! Glad I’m not alone. Great Halloween wreath ideas. Thanks for sharing and for linking up at Throwback Thursday.
    Alli recently posted…Throwback ThursdayMy Profile

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    • Shannah Coe says

      September 17, 2013 at 11:12 am

      Whew! Glad I am not the only one making up random words!

      Reply
  59. Denyse @ Glitter, Glue & Paint says

    September 12, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    Shannah!! This is a cute, creepy wreath! I’ve never seen one like it…adorable!!! PINNED

    Thanks for linking up to Throwback Thursday!

    xoxo
    Denyse
    Denyse @ Glitter, Glue & Paint recently posted…Throwback Thursday #1My Profile

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    • Shannah Coe says

      September 17, 2013 at 11:11 am

      Thanks! This is still one of my favorites out of all the wreaths I have made.

      Reply
  60. Alicia Taylor says

    September 25, 2013 at 10:31 am

    How cute! I had to share this with pinterest πŸ™‚ I know a lot of my friends would love to make something like that.
    Alicia Taylor recently posted…Enter to win a CarPET Scratch stopperMy Profile

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    • Shannah Coe says

      September 27, 2013 at 12:56 pm

      Thanks! We had such a great time making these wreaths. Appreciate the pin!

      Reply
  61. Michele Ertter Brosius says

    September 29, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    Great job! I was going to make a wreath & hunted everywhere for a foam wreath form. I didn’t think about covering the straw wreath with yarn. Thanks for the idea!
    Michele Ertter Brosius recently posted…Pinterest Fail Roundup!My Profile

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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 1, 2013 at 12:38 pm

      Oh, I am a huge fan of using the straw wreath forms. They cost less than the sytrofoam too.

      Reply
  62. Kim~madeinaday says

    October 16, 2013 at 4:03 pm

    Stopping by to let you know I’m featuring your wreath this Friday on my Spooktacular Linky Features! Thanks so much for sharing on Made in a Day!
    Kim
    Kim~madeinaday recently posted…Pinterest Pics of the Week~ Halloween Party Free PrintablesMy Profile

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  63. Tammy says

    October 16, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    Such a cute wreath! That yarn mess happens with me all too often!
    Tammy recently posted…HALLOWEEN YUMMYS!!!My Profile

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  64. Tina Ashburn says

    October 17, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    These are too cute! And your instructions are great! Thanks so much!
    Tina Ashburn recently posted…A Little DifferentMy Profile

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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 18, 2013 at 12:48 pm

      Thanks! It is so hard to believe that I made this wreath awhile ago. It is still one of my favorites!

      Reply
  65. Kim~madeinaday says

    October 18, 2013 at 10:26 am

    Stopping by to let you know I am featuring your cute wreath today on my Spooktacular Features #3! Thanks so much for linking it up! It’s awesome!
    Kim
    Kim~madeinaday recently posted…Halloween Linky Party Spooktacular Features #3My Profile

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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 18, 2013 at 12:41 pm

      Thanks so much for the feature! Off to check it out!

      Reply
  66. Mary Fielding says

    July 7, 2018 at 10:01 am

    How much yarn do you use, and what size wreath is it ?

    Reply
    • Shannah Coe says

      July 9, 2018 at 4:04 pm

      The amount of yarn definitely varies. I think I used 1-2 packages for the solid orange. You only need a little for the darker orange and the black. I started with an 18 inch straw wreath form.

      Reply

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