Little Wreath

Suggestion

Two Dalahäster encouraged Amelia to make some Christmas Wreaths…

Soaking

…so she set some birch twigs and cedar strips to soak in hot water…

Twining

…and twined the damp twigs round and clamped them in place with wee clothespins.

Bare Wreaths

She helped make five little rings. The clothespins stayed in place till the rings were dry…

Adding

…then we added some greenery to the circles, using tweezers to wedge the stems between the twisted twigs.

Installing

The orange Dalahäst helped Amelia install the finished wreath…

Satisfaction

…and everyone was pleased with the results!

Pretty

This ring is made with the birch twigs, it has heather twigs and bits of an alpine evergreen from one of our flowerpots. We added a couple of felt hearts, and mushrooms, and some fennel seed heads…we like it!! Maybe I will be inspired to make a big one for the human’s front door!

Tags: Christmas Decorations, doll, Hitty, Quimperhitty, wooden doll, Wreath

14 thoughts on “Little Wreath”

Dollhouse Lady on December 4, 2016 at 6:29 am said:

A very inspiring wreath Amelia!!! You are one talented little wooden!!! LOVE your smile…

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- Quimper Hitty on December 4, 2016 at 4:53 pm said:
  
  Amelia had a lot of help and encouragement from the horses – they all thank you very much indeed, and Amelia is sending a special smile straight to you!!
  
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Becky on December 4, 2016 at 8:02 am said:

The wreath is quite lovely and I’d say everyone who contributed in any way, did an outstanding job, as well as colorful!

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- Quimper Hitty on December 4, 2016 at 4:58 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much – everyone is enjoying a little advance Christmas preparation!
  
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tottietalkscrafts on December 4, 2016 at 8:02 am said:

Absolutely perfect!

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- Quimper Hitty on December 4, 2016 at 4:59 pm said:
  
  We think so!!!
  
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Ann Stroupe on December 4, 2016 at 9:11 am said:

So cheerful and seasonal!

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- Quimper Hitty on December 4, 2016 at 5:00 pm said:
  
  It definitely a cheering activity!
  
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TC Vollum on December 4, 2016 at 9:24 am said:

Beautiful! It makes the place even MORE festive!
Thanks for encouraging us into the holiday mood.

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- Quimper Hitty on December 4, 2016 at 5:06 pm said:
  
  You are welcome! A little bit at a time definitely makes it more fun for us!!
  
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Mary Anne on December 4, 2016 at 12:59 pm said:

Me thinks when you carved Amelia, your creativity was infused into her. Lucky Amelia. That wreath is awesome. Seriously, awesome.

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- Quimper Hitty on December 4, 2016 at 5:09 pm said:
  
  Thanks 🙂 we think it is pretty awesome too, and it make the house look so pretty!
  
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Sherry on December 4, 2016 at 5:14 pm said:

How very clever. Esp love those wonderful tiny felt hearts. Amelia is so talented…as is her human!!

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- Quimper Hitty on December 4, 2016 at 6:32 pm said:
  
  They are only half-hearts really – making properly folded heart baskets out of felt would have been too bulky! We are so pleased you like the results – we felt very happy too with the way they turned out.
  
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