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Have you every succumbed to the siren’s song of novelty yarn? Today’s wreath project answers the age-old question “Now that I bought this novelty yarn that looked so cool in the store, what the heck will I do with it?” In an attempt to use the stuff in my stash, I created this Novelty Yarn Wreath, covered with plastic gemstones, and full of a kaleidoscope of jewel tone color.
Wreath a Day #4: Novelty Yarn & Gemstone Wreath
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I originally gave this wreath two different names. The first was “Psychedelic Bling Wreath” because this wreath is so colorful and flashy, and the second was “Tween Dream” wreath, which I think is its rightful wreath name. I would have LOVED to have this wreath in my room or locker as a tweenager! My seven year-old claimed this wreath as soon as he saw it. It’s very colorful and fun in real life. Photos don’t really do it justice.
I found this Bernat Boa yarn in my Craft Hoarders Paradise (aka, my garage), and I knew I had to try to use it for a wreath. I’m just not sure what to use novelty yarn for in regular crochet projects! What do you use it for?
This yarn is like a short, soft fringe with a very pretty colorway.
Supplies Needed:
- Foam wreath form*
- Bernat Boa yarn (or other novelty yarn)
- Plastic jewels or rhinestones*
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks*
- Scissors
*Items with an asterisk can be purchased at the dollar store.
Sometimes you can find novelty yarn at the dollar store, too! I also frequently find yarn in large bags at Goodwill for a good price.
Step 1: Wrap Yarn Around Wreath Form
You can hot glue the end of the yarn to the wreath form, or simply tie it like I did. Then, start wrapping the yarn around and around the wreath form, overlapping as you go.
If you are very detail-oriented, you might want the fringe to all face the same direction. I didn’t worry about it. I also didn’t worry too much about leaving small gaps because it was something I could go back and fix later.
It takes about 5-10 minutes to wrap the yarn around a wreath form. It will take longer if you want to make sure the fringe all faces the same direction.
After you cover the entire wreath form, wrap a second time around the form, just covering the areas where there are gaps in yarn.
Step 2: Glue Bling on Wreath
Fire up your hot glue gun and start gluing bling on your wreath. I used oversized plastic crystals that were shaped like arrowheads, and plastic chain links. You probably won’t be able to find the exact items I used, so just use dollar store rhinestones, or any other bling you have in your stash. Any kind of beads or buttons would work, too!
Step 3: Tie Wreath Hanger
I don’t think this part really needs its own official step in the instructions! Just tie a piece of yarn or ribbon around the top of the wreath to give it a hanger.
You’re totally done! Now you have something you can make with your novelty yarn! I love how colorful and shiny this wreath is. It’s a fun little wreath that takes about 30 minutes to complete. It would be a lot of fun to make on a tween/teen girls’ craft night.
Follow along with my Wreath a Day project here!
Have you every succumbed to the siren's song of novelty yarn? Today's wreath project answers the age-old question "Now that I bought this novelty yarn that looked so cool in the store, what the heck will I do with it?" In an attempt to use the stuff in my stash, I created this Novelty Yarn Wreath, covered with plastic gemstones, and full of a kaleidoscope of jewel tone color.
Wreath a Day #4: Novelty Yarn & Gemstone Wreath
This post contains affiliate links.
I originally gave this wreath two different names. The first was "Psychedelic Bling Wreath" because this wreath is so colorful and flashy, and the second was "Tween Dream" wreath, which I think is its rightful wreath name. I would have LOVED to have this wreath in my room or locker as a tweenager! My seven year-old claimed this wreath as soon as he saw it. It's very colorful and fun in real life. Photos don't really do it justice.
I found this Bernat Boa yarn in my Craft Hoarders Paradise (aka, my garage), and I knew I had to try to use it for a wreath. I'm just not sure what to use novelty yarn for in regular crochet projects! What do you use it for?
This yarn is like a short, soft fringe with a very pretty colorway.
Supplies Needed:
- Foam wreath form*
- Bernat Boa yarn (or other novelty yarn)
- Plastic jewels or rhinestones*
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks*
- Scissors
*Items with an asterisk can be purchased at the dollar store.
Sometimes you can find novelty yarn at the dollar store, too! I also frequently find yarn in large bags at Goodwill for a good price.
Step 1: Wrap Yarn Around Wreath Form
You can hot glue the end of the yarn to the wreath form, or simply tie it like I did. Then, start wrapping the yarn around and around the wreath form, overlapping as you go.
If you are very detail-oriented, you might want the fringe to all face the same direction. I didn't worry about it. I also didn't worry too much about leaving small gaps because it was something I could go back and fix later.
It takes about 5-10 minutes to wrap the yarn around a wreath form. It will take longer if you want to make sure the fringe all faces the same direction.
After you cover the entire wreath form, wrap a second time around the form, just covering the areas where there are gaps in yarn.
Step 2: Glue Bling on Wreath
Fire up your hot glue gun and start gluing bling on your wreath. I used oversized plastic crystals that were shaped like arrowheads, and plastic chain links. You probably won't be able to find the exact items I used, so just use dollar store rhinestones, or any other bling you have in your stash. Any kind of beads or buttons would work, too!
Step 3: Tie Wreath Hanger
I don't think this part really needs its own official step in the instructions! Just tie a piece of yarn or ribbon around the top of the wreath to give it a hanger.
You're totally done! Now you have something you can make with your novelty yarn! I love how colorful and shiny this wreath is. It's a fun little wreath that takes about 30 minutes to complete. It would be a lot of fun to make on a tween/teen girls' craft night.
Follow along with my Wreath a Day project here!
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For the last eight years, my president was Black. More than that, he was a Black Nerd, a Nerd of Color, the Head Nerd in Charge. After today, we aren’t going to see the likes of someone sit in the Oval Office as intelligent or intellectually curious as Barack Obama. His record in office speaks for itself. Because of President Obama’s leadership, 20 million more Americans have health insurance, marriage equality is the law of the land, and nerds of color were finally represented in the White House.
At the 2009 Radio and Television Correspondents Association dinner, The Daily Show’s John Hodgman went over the President’s nerd bona fides, but here are more examples of Barack Obama repping for all of us Nerds of Color.
He is a legit Trekkie
During the campaign, and throughout his presidency really, Obama was often called “Spock-like” due to his cold, logical demeanor in the times of chaos and upheaval that come along with campaigns and governing with an intransigent congress. Little did his critics know, but they were paying him a compliment. Obama’s Trek fandom goes all the way back to his childhood growing up in Hawaii that extended to his time as POTUS. The White House even released an official statement on the passing of Leonard Nimoy. When Obama guest-edited an issue of Wired, he spoke about why Star Trek matters.
He collects comics
During the 2008 campaign, press reports stated that Obama claimed Spider-Man as his favorite superhero growing up. In addition to Spider-Man, he also collected Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian comics as a kid in the Pacific. His avowed love for Spider-Man comics led to his inclusion in a special commemorative issue of Amazing Spider-Man for his first inauguration. That said, Spider-Man wasn’t the first comic he ever appeared in. In 2007, Marvel writer Greg Pak pitched a short story for Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology (of which I am one of the editors) in which the main hero teams up with a president who looked a lot like Obama.
He got Joe Quesada to illustrate one of his aides
This story is the best. Here’s the full story from Joe Quesada himself.
The White House had an official position on the Death Star.
When Obama came to office, he promised to include more participation by the nation’s citizens through its “We the People” petitions. If any petition received at least 25,000 signatures, the White House would respond with an official position. Because the internet is the internet, a petition asking for construction of a Death Star received the requisite number of signatures and the government responded in kind with perhaps the nerdiest response possible.
This Isn’t the Petition Response You’re Looking For
The Administration shares your desire for job creation and a strong national defense, but a Death Star isn’t on the horizon. Here are a few reasons:
- The construction of the Death Star has been estimated to cost more than $850,000,000,000,000,000. We’re working hard to reduce the deficit, not expand it.
- The Administration does not support blowing up planets.
- Why would we spend countless taxpayer dollars on a Death Star with a fundamental flaw that can be exploited by a one-man starship?
He loves when kids dress up as superheroes
Seriously. Look how adorable.
He’s an avid reader of science fiction
It’s safe to say that Barack Obama views himself first and foremost as a writer. Moreover, he’s a voracious reader and curated reading lists all throughout his presidency. Recently, the President had a wide-ranging interview with the New York Times‘ book critic Michiko Kakutani about the importance of books to his presidency. In it he and Kakutani have an extended conversation about Liu Cixin’s The Three Body Problem.
For a while, there was a three-volume science-fiction novel, the “Three-Body Problem” series — which was just wildly imaginative, really interesting. It wasn’t so much sort of character studies as it was just this sweeping […]The scope of it was immense. So that was fun to read, partly because my day-to-day problems with Congress seem fairly petty — not something to worry about. Aliens are about to invade. [Laughter]
He watches Game of Thrones
Not only did he once tell Bill Simmons HBO’s fantasy epic was his favorite TV show (even if he forgot Tyrion’s name), he even got an advanced White House screening of the show’s sixth season. One of the perks of being POTUS, I guess. To make up for forgetting Peter Dinklage’s character, over the summer, he made a Buzzfeed video attempting to name every dead GoT character. There were a lot of them.
He’s Superman
Not only did he inspire the Alex Ross illustration above, Obama was actually born on Krypton. He said so himself. DC’s Multiverse Superman — President Calvin Ellis — was also based on Obama. Plus, there’s this iconic photo taken in Metropolis, Illinois.
We’re going to miss you, Mr. President. #ThanksObama
