I’ve seen split pea wreaths around Pinterest and I wanted to make one myself!
I love simple wreaths and wanted to make one for fall. I made two for my double front doors.
They are really easy to make but warning…a bit messy.
Perfect job for the kids!
So here’s what you need for to make the wreaths:
SUPPLIES:
- straw wreath
- 1 bag of split peas per wreath
- not regular glue, use Mod Podge {I tried the regular glue, it worked okay}
- gloves
TUTORIAL:
1. Go outside and set up a work station on your kids tiny picnic table.
2. Spread tons of Mod Podge glue on the inside area of the wreath with a chip or foam brush.
3. Grab a handful of split peas on press it on the glue.
4. Keep spreading glue and putting on peas all around the wreath.
5. Let areas dry for awhile and go back and spread on more glue and fill the holes with more split peas.
6. Keep gluing, adding peas, letting dry and do over and over until it seems done 😉
You’ll see the spots that are bare that you’ll have to go over and fill later.
I used a straw wreath so if the parts of the straw show through it still looks purdy 😉
I made two for two doors, in case that wasn’t clear.
The kids loved helping me!
Now I feel like some soup…
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I love this – so cute! Thanks for sharing – I pinned it!
Thanks Sue!
Jamie
That totally looks like a project my kids would love to help with!! My almost three year old would definitely be trying to eat the dried peas though:) What a classic wreath design – it looks so pretty Jamie!! Great job!
Thanks so much, Krista! Yes, I’m always looking for something that the kids can help me with and anything that has glue in it, my son is all over! Hence the dish gloves we’re wearing LOL.
Hugs,
Jamie
You are so patient! I have been wanting to make one of these, but I think it would drive me crazy! Will you just send me one? mmmkay… thanks!
haha, well it actually didn’t take as long as I thought it would. But very messy!
One is in the mail to you 😉 jk
Hugs,
J.
What a cute idea! I cannot imagine how much trouble they were for you, falling off and trying not to stick, lol. They look great!
I linked over from Make the Scene Monday Party where I am participating too with Spooky Spider Card and would love it if you’d stop by.
Hugs, Antonella 🙂
Yep, they fell off a lot but they finally did stick in the end! Thanks for stopping by 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
How fun and creative and such a perfect project to do with the girls. Love it. Thanks so much for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Thanks so much, Marty! You’re such a gracious host 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
What a great project…and what beautiful results…would love it if you came by and shared at One More Time Evnetshttp://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/09/share-it-one-more-time-at-one-more-time.html Tammy
I love your craft table, LOL. These turned out so great! Thanks for sharing!
It’s the best craft table! And the best part is you can just hose it down after LOL. Thanks my dear 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
I have to pin this – I was looking for a green wreath idea. Lovely on the doors.
Thanks for your sweet comment, Donna!
Hugs,
Jamie
cute! I’ve not seen one these before, its a unique idea! Yours turned out great!
Thanks so much, Abby!
Hugs,
Jamie
This looks great! Found you on Inspire Me Please link up! If you like to like up come over to http://www.craftdictator.com for Craft Frenzy Friday!! I hope to see you there!
Thanks for stopping by, Cara!
Jamie
This looks beautiful. Great job! I’m hosting a throw pillow giveaway that you should enter! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/09/pillow-covers-giveaway.html
Thanks Kayla!
Hugs,
Jamie
Adorable! I love that the kids helped too! Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays. x
Thanks so much, Danielle 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
I love this tutorial and your wreath. I am drawn to natural elements in decor and wreaths especially. Your creation is wonderful!
Thanks so much…me too 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
I would never have thought of using spilt peas Jamie. What a great project – well done!!
Thanks Kerryanne 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Fabulous. So pretty! Thanks for linking at my Pin Me Party!
Thanks Diana 😉
Jamie