Rusty Rooster Scouring Pad Fall Wreath
Today I’m sharing this rusty rooster scouring pad fall wreath. I was determined to make a new wreath for the season… something entirely different from anything I’ve made before.
So, I popped into the dollar store after work on Friday – let’s face it, us thrifters are always ‘scouring’ around for a great deal – just to browse and see if anything caught my eye. I was quite surprised that they didn’t have many fall decorations left…they actually had some Christmas stuff out already. Talk about jumping the gun!
Anyway, that didn’t stop me. I just continued to stroll up and down the aisles, picking up this and putting down that, when finally I came across packages of copper scouring pads. “Yes!!!” I said in my outside voice. Oops! I quickly looked around and, thankfully, no one was close enough to witness the excitement that my scouring pad discovery gave me. Sometimes I think I don’t get out enough. lol.
But I have to say that I always get excited when I’m on the verge of a new project, big or small, and this wreath was no exception.
For this wreath I started with a 14″ embroidery hoop that I got at the thrift store for 50 cents. I’m always picking these up whenever they have them… they can be used for so many things.
Here are my supplies… Krylon Metallic copper spray paint, and 12 copper scouring pads. The paint I had on hand, and the scouring pads were in packages of 3 for $1. Great deal!
I spray painted the hoop with 2 good coats of the metallic copper.
This rooster was originally part of a wind chime that fell apart a few years ago. It’s beautifully rusted, and the cow bells still sound lovely. I attached the rooster by removing the bolt from the top of the hoop and running it through a loop in the chain, and then I simply tightened the bolt.
I added the 12 scouring pads with my glue gun. Using clock numbers as my guide I first added pads to the 12, and 6, and then the 3 and 9 spots. Then I filled in with the remaining pads. Once the pads were on, I moved the cowbells around so they looked better (to me anyway) and added another one that I had.
I added a few leaves and berries that I had in my stash to dress it up a bit. I put a few more leaves around the top just to highlight that area, but I didn’t want to overdo the rest of the wreath. For me, the rooster is the star.
And that’s it.. here’s my new fall wreath. I really love how the copper scouring pads sparkle. They contrast nicely with the fabulous rustiness of the rooster. And every time we open and close the front door we hear the lovely cowbells.
I found a few other cool things at the dollar store that will be showing up in future re-purposed projects, but I can’t tell you about them now. What would be the fun in that? lol.
Thanks so much for visiting!
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Oh that's cute, Tuula!
Thanks very much! And it was so inexpensive to make. I love projects that don't break the budget. Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂
Tuula,
Now that is just too cute and so original! Love it!!
Thanks so much Jana! I appreciate you stopping by. Have a great day!
Oh, your wreath is so cute and amazingly creative!! I love it. Thanks so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent. I always look forward to seeing what you have created. HUGS
Thanks so much Kathy! I always appreciate joining the party. Thanks so much for hosting!
Super cute! I love how unique it is!
Thank you so much! I appreciate you stopping by.
Your creative eye picked a winner. Love the idea of using those copper scouring pads for something besides cleaning. Great post. I am returning from your comment left on my post. Thanks for visiting!
Distressed Donna Down Home
Thanks so much Donna! I appreciate you stopping by for a visit.
What a great idea using scouring pads for a fall wreath. It really turned out so good with the rooster and all your fall decor. Just perfect!
jody
Thanks Jody! I just love the dollar store!! Thanks so much for stopping by.
Tuula, I think this is so cool! I love folks who think of thrifty ways to use an everyday object for a craft. Nice work!
JoAnn
Thank you so much JoAnn! I really enjoy using things in new ways. Thanks so much for visiting!
awesome job repurseposing love it
Thanks so much Arod! I appreciate the visit.
OMG, this is freaking cute, how creative are you, and you sure did think of a great way to use an everyday product into something quite unique! It really turned out good,and the rooster inside is so cute. Thanks for sharing your inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!
Thanks Cathy! And it was so inexpensive. Thanks so much for visiting!
How wonderfully funky! I love this! I really love how punny you are too! (scouring around)lol! Thanks for sharing your one of a kind wreath at Gettin' Krafty With It!
Thanks so much Kathie! It's always a pleasure to join the party.
Okay, that's so cute! Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated ouse. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Thanks Kathryn! I always enjoy linking up and browsing. Thanks for stopping by!
Tuula what a great idea! Love the fall wreath. Thanx for sharing at THT!
Thanks very much Pamela! It's always fun to join the party!
What a cute wreath from a totally unexpected material. Thanks for sharing on Tout It Tuesday! Hope to see you tomorrow.
Thanks very much! I plan to be be there. It's such a great party!
I like how you repurposed the broken wind chime into your wreath.
Thanks Lisa! I've been hanging on to this rooster for some time waiting for the right project, and I'm so happy to finally be reusing it. Thanks so much for stopping by!
I love this Rusty Rooster Wreath!!! I can't believe those are scouring pads on that wreath! So creative! I'd love for you to share this and any other crafts at my new linky party, Submarine Sunday. I hope you'll stop by!
T'onna
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Thanks Tonna! I'll be by to check it out. Thanks so much for visiting and for the invite.
Love this. I bought some of the same pads to make a pumpkin but that didn’t turn out like I wanted so now I have a idea of what to do with them. Thanks for the idea.
You’re so welcome Gloria!
A very cute idea! Love the rooster and those scrubber pads..wow too much!
Thanks very much Shirley!