Alice in Wonderland Wreath

I made this wreath for a good cause! My niece Melissa is the Developmental Representative for our local American Cancer Society, and they are having a "Mad Hatter's" Party the end of June. Since there will be a silent auction, she wanted me to make one of my book wreaths to donate. Of course, I said I would love to in memory of my sister Pat who died at the age of 15 from leukemia.

The book wreath idea sprung from this tutorial by Living With Lindsey. I have made several since, but this one needed to be extra special!


I knew I wanted to use "Alice in Wonderland" for the pages...you know, Mad Hatter and all...but I could not find a vintage copy. Melissa found these Easy Readers from B&N. I had to cut the pages in half to get the size I needed, but I love the way it turned out. I really like to colors for this one instead of the shabby chic look I had been going for. What do you
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I hope everyone LOVES it, and will bid high for a good cause!!

Joy!
Vicky

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9 comments:

  1. Hi Vicky~ This is a charming project and so nice to do in memory of your sister! Thanks so much for stopping by and following my blog! I have enjoyed my visit to yours as well...I am a new follower!

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  2. This is a fantastic wreath! The colors look really pretty. Stopping by via Show Off Your Stuff party!

    ~Ela

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  3. So amazing! I totally love it and what a great cause too!

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  4. This is so unique and meaningful. What a beautiful wreath. thank you for sharing!

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  5. What a wonderful reason for this craft. And Alice in Wonderland- so very meaningful.

    Thank you for participating in the Craft Therapy Session with Life in the Pitts

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  6. Hi Vicky! I love this wreath!! I have seen MANY done in basic black and white, but I LOVE the story, the colors, and the great cause in mind, that went into making this one!.. And I am so sorry to hear about your sister Pat. I hope your wreath will bring in a great deal of money, during this silent auction, as it then goes to the American Cancer Society... Well, this is my first time here, and I LOVE all garage sales, church sales, and estate sales! Looking forward to visiting again! Have a great weekend! ~tina

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  7. What a great idea! I love the colors on it!!

    Thanks so much for linking up!

    I hope to see you again for next weeks link party!

    Ashley
    www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com

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  8. Just gorgeous! I love how the pages are color. It really gives a different look to the wreath. I have seen many made out of book pages, but this one is just the cat's meow :o)

    I came here via Made by You Monday. Hope you will stop by and visit me sometimes over at Pittypat Paperie.

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  9. WOW! Fabulous storybook wreath. Love this idea!

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