DIY Gold Magnolia Leaf Wreath

I've been seeing Magnolia Wreaths grow in popularity lately, probably thanks to Joanna on Fixer Upper. I had a magnolia leaf garland that I was thinking about turning into a wreath, but the leaves were a little large and I didn't feel inspired quite yet.

Then I saw this gold leaf magnolia wreath made by Sarah M. Dorsey

She made her wreath using real magnolia leaves, but I decided maybe I could make the garland leaves that I have look a little more appealing if I spray painted them gold, as well.

I got a 12" wreath form and sliced it down the middle, so it would lay flat against the door and have less surface to have to hide with leaves.

Then I pushed holes with a pen (a screwdriver also works great), filled them with glue and then pushed the leaf in. I ended up with about three leaves across.

I moved around until it was full.

  
I spray painted using Krylon Premium Metallic Gold Spray Paint (affiliate link) which I bought a while ago to use on a project, but never ended up using.

The can was a little smaller than regular spray paint cans, but it had good coverage, so I still have about half a can left for another project.  Also, if you have Amazon Prime, you might want to try Rustoleum Specialty Metallic Gold (affiliate link). This is a cheap add on right now for a regular sized can. I've tried the silver version of this spray paint and it was impressive.

 Once it dried, I lightly shook it to see where the leaves might move and filled in any green spots with gold.

Then I tied a ribbon around the top under the leaves and hung it on my door hook. 

I like the way it pops on my blue door!

 Linking to: Remodelaholic May Link Party, Inspire Me Monday 115, 

Fall Porch Take 2

Is any one else feeling a little orange overload with fall decorating? This year I just wasn't feeling all too excited about my fall porch. I decided next year I would do something different, but after making an unexpected stop at Micheal's and seeing their flowers at 80% off, I decided I had another month left till Thanksgiving is over, why not change things up now?

Here was my inspiration picture from Pinterest/Better Homes and Gardens

Obviously, theirs look better, but I'm working with what I've got.

I got some corn husks bundled together from a produce stand. I painted my fake pumpkins white. The white flowers are fake bouquets from Micheal's marked down to $3.

The hydrangas were marked down to $1 a bundle. I bought 10 and used about 7 for my wreath. The rest I put in the urns.
 

The wreath! I love how it turned out! I removed the leaf garland from my grapevine wreath.

Then I tucked a hanging wisteria bunch (marked down to $3) in the wreath and used a little bit of floral wire to hold it in place.

 I did the same with the hydrangeas.

 Ta-da!

No more orange!

Linking to: Wake Up Wednesday 93,Wow Us Wednesday 246,You're Gonna Love It Link Party,Sew Crafty Angel 94, Wow Us Wednesday