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March 14, 2014 by: Ashley Greenwood

Race Day Wreath for Steeplechase Races

The grass is turning green, the camellias are blooming, and our town is full of Race Day Buzz. Steeplechase Races to be exact!

To celebrate the horse races and welcome our weekend guests I created a Steeplechase Race Day Wreath. It is a fluffy black horseshoe topped off with a colorful paper rosette and ribbons!

horse race wreath

Cheapo black trash bags and a wire hanger are the perfect resource for making a large horseshoe shaped wreath.  Add brightly colored scrapbook paper and coordinating ribbon and you have a wreath fit for a champion.

Kentucky derby wreath

Race Day Wreath Supplies

a large wire hanger

3 thirty gallon black trash bags

coordinating ribbons

small pliers for bending the hanger

patterned scrapbook papers

throughbred horse image

coordinating ribbons

All of the scrapbook papers and ribbons were purchased from Hobby Lobby. On sale, of course.  Celebrate Horse Racing with a Race Day Wreath by 3 Little Greenwoods {3littlegreenwoods.com}

Straighten the hanger then carefully shape it into a horseshoe shape. Honey’s pliers were helpful with the stubborn ends. The column in my kitchen proved to be a great tool for pulling the hanger into the correct shape. 😉

Celebrate Horse Racing with a Race Day Wreath by 3 Little Greenwoods {3littlegreenwoods.com}

The trash bags must be cut into strips for tying onto the hanger. To prep the trash bags pull one bag out of the box and lay it on a table. It will be a long rectangle. Do not unfold it!

While it is still folded cut off the drawstring (if there is one) and run your scissors through all the folds.  Cutting the folds will turn the strips into 6-8 inches instead of 12-20 inch strips. Once the folds are cut begin cutting the long rectangular into 2″ – 2 1/2″ wide strips.

The strips should be between 6″ and 8″ long. Anything shorter than 6 inches will be too hard to tie.

Celebrate Horse Racing with a Race Day Wreath by 3 Little Greenwoods {3littlegreenwoods.com}

Simply begin tying the strips onto the wire. All the way around. Pushing the knots together as you go and gently pulling the strips apart after you tie them on will give the wreath a fluffy, full appearance.

Find a good movie or catch up on your DVR recordings because filling the entire shape takes a while.

If you have been a follower of my blog for long you know I have a thing for trash bag wreaths: White and Fluffy $2 Valentine Wreath and Luck of the Irish Shamrock Wreath. Be sure to check out those projects if you need more details on the wreath making process.  

Once the wire hanger was completely filled with poofy black strips, I used twine to hang it up outside on the red front door.

Ummm. It didn’t really look like a horseshoe to me.

Celebrate Horse Racing with a Race Day Wreath by 3 Little Greenwoods {3littlegreenwoods.com}

Then Tootsie scooted by on her Dora bike and yelled, “Ooo, Mama! I like your U!” She was followed a few minutes later by Little Boy who wanted to know why I put a capital U on the front door.

Sigh. Back inside I went.

A 8″ piece of pipe cleaner was added to the tops of the HORSESHOE to make it look like one. Those were covered with 2″ x 6″strips of black trash bags too.Celebrate Horse Racing with a Race Day Wreath by 3 Little Greenwoods {3littlegreenwoods.com}

To make the big ribbon rosette I used the same technique for making the Paper Pinwheels (Wall Art on a Budget) for Tootsie’s bedroom makeover.  The thoroughbred horse image was downloaded from an online site for free.

horseshoe wreathThe ribbons and rosette were attached to each other with hot glue. Then pipe cleaners were hot glued onto the back of the rosette.

derby decor

The pipe cleaners twisted easily around the wire wreath form and held the ribbon rosette securely in place.

derby decor

horse race party

Kentucky derby party

The Steeplechase Race Day Wreath looks smashing on the front porch! I can’t wait for our weekend house party to begin!

Derby party decorating

Don’t fret! You will have an all access pass to the Race Day Tablescape, Menu, and Steeplechase fun. Crossing my fingers there will be warm, sunny weather!

                       Your comments totally make my day! They give me huge motivation to                    keep creating and having fun with my 3 Little Greenwoods! 

~ Ashley

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Comments

  1. 1

    Kelly says

    March 14, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    This is such a unique wreath! I love the use of the trash bags. Great job!

    Reply
    • 2

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 14, 2014 at 2:17 pm

      Hey Kelly! Thank you so much for your sweet comment. I love making wreathes. Especially cheap and easy ones!

      Reply
  2. 3

    Kelley says

    March 14, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    This is adorable! Such a fun wreath!

    Reply
    • 4

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 14, 2014 at 3:11 pm

      Thanks Kelly! I have a definitely wreath addiction going on!

      Reply
  3. 5

    Lindsay Eidahl says

    March 14, 2014 at 4:28 pm

    You can do so much with trash bags! Genius and inexpensive. I love that! I love the ribbon! Nice job!

    Reply
    • 6

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 15, 2014 at 2:31 am

      That chevron ribbon is so pretty but it was a bugger to keep from unraveling! So happy you like my wreath, Sweet Friend!

      Reply
  4. 7

    Stacy @ Huddlenet.com says

    March 15, 2014 at 1:19 am

    Love this! We live in the heart of Kentucky – can’t wait to show this off on my door!
    Found you on the Best of the Weekend link party. Thank you ~Stacy

    Reply
    • 8

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 15, 2014 at 2:23 am

      So happy you like my Race Day Wreath! Pretty please follow along to see the rest of the Steeplechase festivities!

      Reply
  5. 9

    Deonna at the Child at Heart blog says

    March 15, 2014 at 6:48 pm

    Trash bags?! Who knew! I love making those paper rosettes! I use them all of the time for banners.

    Reply
    • 10

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 16, 2014 at 2:22 am

      I love paper rosettes too! And yes trash bags are my other favorite cheapo crafting supply. Halloween decoration? Awesome idea!

      Thanks Deonna for always taking the time to leave a sweet comment!

      {bighugs}
      Ashley

      Reply
  6. 11

    Deonna at the Child at Heart blog says

    March 15, 2014 at 6:49 pm

    I think you could make a super cute Halloween wreath with those trash bags too…forgot to add that to my first comment 🙂

    Reply
  7. 12

    Kristina & Millie says

    March 16, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    My grandparent would have loved this! They bred, raised, trained and raced thoroughbreds for years!

    Reply
    • 13

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 17, 2014 at 5:31 pm

      We have the best time at our hometown Steeplechase races! I just had to make a Racing Wreath to celebrate!

      Reply
  8. 14

    Jess says

    March 17, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    Oh wow, what a cute idea!

    Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!

    Reply
  9. 15

    Corinna Ashley says

    March 17, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    You are so creative! I would never have thought of using trash bags. Kudos to the kids for knowing their abc’s 😉 Thanks for sharing at Plucky’s Second Thought. Im this week’s co-host and wanted to introduce myself and let you know i pinned your wreath!

    Reply
    • 16

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 17, 2014 at 8:17 pm

      Congrats on your co-hosting!! I love Plunky’s Second Thought linky party!

      I truly appreciate you pinning my Race Day Wreath! Thank you!

      Reply
  10. 17

    Kim says

    March 19, 2014 at 4:12 am

    Ashley, your race day wreath is amazing! Your very talented and creative!!
    I nominated you for the Liebster Award ! You can check it out here http://bit.ly/1gN9vaW

    Kim from This Ole Mom

    Reply
    • 18

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 21, 2014 at 1:42 am

      So exciting! Even though I’ve been nominated before, I would still love to participate and do my part to promote other blogs!

      Reply
  11. 19

    Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says

    March 20, 2014 at 2:03 am

    Ok now that is just freaking awesome! Super creative idea! LOVE!

    Reply
    • 20

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 21, 2014 at 1:35 am

      Thank you so much sweet lady!

      Reply
  12. 21

    Britni says

    March 21, 2014 at 3:50 am

    This is beautiful, love it! Thanks for sharing on the weekend re-Treat link party!

    Britni @ Play. Party. Pin.

    Reply
    • 22

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 21, 2014 at 4:10 pm

      Thanks so much for hosting your fun party!

      Reply
  13. 23

    jamie@kreyv says

    March 21, 2014 at 11:45 pm

    This is SO cute! Love it!

    Reply
    • 24

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 24, 2014 at 5:13 pm

      Thank you Jamie! So excited you loved my wreath!

      Reply
  14. 25

    Emily says

    March 22, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    all so pretty!!! Thanks for linking up to Create Link Inspire. You are being featured this weekend and I just spread the word all over my social media ;o) I tagged you where I could so If you see it… retweet, share or like it so we can all work together to promote our projects ;o) Emily@nap-timecreations.com

    Reply
    • 26

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 24, 2014 at 5:11 pm

      So thankful that you chose to feature my Race Day Wreath on your Spring Craft Projects Round Up! I have pinned, google+’d it, and Facebook’ed the post! 😉

      Reply
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    Laura@Baking In Pyjamas says

    March 23, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    How fun, they look great! Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up with us again this weekend, I’d love to see you there 🙂 Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • 28

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 24, 2014 at 11:52 am

      Thanks so much for hosting your fun party! I will hop right over!

      Reply
  16. 29

    Diane | An Extraordinary Day says

    March 24, 2014 at 5:58 pm

    Extraordinary!! Your wreath is so striking and perfect for the occasion!
    Thanks for sharing your tutorial with us at Project Inspire{d}!!

    Reply
    • 30

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 24, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      Hey Diane! So tickled that you like my Race Day Wreath! Thank you so much for hosting Project Inspire{d}!

      Reply
  17. 31

    Adrienne says

    March 26, 2014 at 10:15 pm

    I love that you used trash bags on a wreath! Thanks for linking up to the Be. You. Tiful Link party. Hope to see you back tomorrow night.

    Reply
    • 32

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 28, 2014 at 2:48 am

      Cheapy trash bags are so much fun! Thanks so much for your sweet comment, Adrienne!

      Reply

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