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How To Make A Cork Wreath

Nikki · July 20, 2010 · 14 Comments

How To Make A Cork Wreath Video Tutorial from Nikki McGonigal on Vimeo.

This project was originally intended to be my first project for the upcoming 2010 holiday season, but I fell in love with it, and can’t wait til fall to show it off.  My wreath already has a permanent home in my living room!

I’d also love everyone’s feedback on my video.  This was my first go-around with some new software, and I’d love to know what everyone thinks!

Enjoy,

Nikki, In Stitches

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Christmas Projects, Crafts, Projects For Fall

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  1. Annmaree says

    July 20, 2010 at 7:12 pm

    OH WOW, thats very cool. love how you did the video!

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  2. Bob says

    July 21, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    Very cool, if you ever need bottle caps for a project just say the word.

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    • Nikki, In Stitches says

      July 21, 2010 at 5:49 pm

      Oh, Bob…bottle caps…now you’ve got me thinking!!

      Reply
  3. kathy says

    July 22, 2010 at 8:14 am

    VERY COOL!

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  4. jana says

    July 22, 2010 at 8:33 pm

    What kind of hot glue did you use for the corks? Low temp or high temp? Thanks.

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    • Nikki, In Stitches says

      July 23, 2010 at 8:56 am

      Jana,
      I’m looking at the glue stick package right now, and it actually reads “Multi-Temp”, which I actually did not notice when I bought them, and probably would not have selected them for this project! 😉
      The glue gun I used was a high temp, though.
      I hope this helps!

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  5. jana says

    July 23, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    Thanks so much for the info… I want to make some cork coasters, but couldn’t figure out what kind of glue to use… all of the cork projects I found just said “hot glue”…

    Guess I know what I’ll be doing this weekend!

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    • Nikki, In Stitches says

      July 25, 2010 at 8:04 am

      Love the coaster idea! Send us pics!
      Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  6. kathleen says

    July 24, 2010 at 2:09 pm

    AWESOME! Love the project, love the video, LOVE THE MUSIC! 🙂 Great work all around.

    kathleen

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  7. Darlene says

    August 3, 2010 at 12:19 pm

    I have bags and jars of corks and have been looking for a project…approx. how many corks were used?

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    • Nikki, In Stitches says

      August 3, 2010 at 4:10 pm

      Darlene,
      Thanks so much for stopping by my blog!
      I don’t have an exact answer to your question, other than A LOT!!!
      I’m guessing about 400!
      I know, that’s a lot. I actually had quite a collection, but had to supplement by finding some on freecycle.org. If you can’t find any there, try asking a local wine bar to save them for you!
      Good luck and send us pics of your finished wreath!
      Thanks again!
      Nikki

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  8. karen k-e says

    November 1, 2010 at 5:40 am

    Hi Nikki,
    You are great at making craft tutorials…..I really loved the way you showed us and didn’t just verbally tell us how to do this neat project. Great choice of music definitely!!
    xox DID sister,
    Karen

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  9. Aunt Nina says

    November 21, 2010 at 7:13 pm

    Nikki: As always you are amazing, and wonderful – its in the blood!
    xo

    Reply

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  1. Nikki In Stitches - Crafter, Teacher, Mom : Craft Ideas Weekly says:
    October 31, 2010 at 7:35 am

    […] Nikki’s web video segment for Oprah’s OWN network “You Can SO Make That!” What inspired you to get started? It’s funny how what starts out as one thing leads to something totally different! I have always strived to make as much as I can by hand, whether it be gifts, home decor pieces for my house, my clothing and accessories, etc.  I believe making something with my own hands gives it much more meaning.  When I first started Nikki, In Stitches I had just had my first baby and was at a point in my life where it seemed everyone around me was also having babies.  It made sense for me to focus my business there, so I started making handmade baby apparel and accessories.  It was a success.  I had my pieces in a few boutiques and orders were coming in for custom items, but the teacher in me (I was a high school math teacher before becoming a full time mom) was feeling a little left out.  I kept coming back to how I felt when I made a project by hand, and how I really wanted to help other people feel that same pride in their work.  So I changed gears some, focused more on my blog, which provides projects and tutorials in various craft mediums, and decided that inspiring and helping others to join the handmade movement was where I wanted to go.  Now, not only can you find tutorials and projects from Nikki, In Stitches, but you can also purchase kits to go along with those tools, so there is no excuse why you can’t make my projects yourself! What is the best thing about running your business? I love the idea that people are sitting down with my kits, watching my videos or reading my tutorials, and literally making my projects along with me.  I love helping them make something themselves, and hearing back from them afterward.  Oftentimes I get an email or a comment on my blog, thanking me for my help and showing a picture of a finished project.  I love that I’ve helped someone make something that they didn’t have the skills to make before. Did you run into any stumbling blocks along the way? Of course I’m faced with all of the traditional obstacles…little to no budget, finding creative and low-cost ways to get my name out there, etc. but as a stay-at-home mom of two little ones, starting a business is difficult!  Balancing my time with them, my time devoted to growing my business, filling orders, etc, and then throwing my husband into the mix is very hard, but so fulfilling.  I guess you could say mutli-tasking is my best skill!! What motivates you when things get tough? When things get tough, I take a step back and remind myself how lucky I am.  I get to stay at home with my two beautiful babies and play with crafts all day.  I really can’t complain! Where do you get most of your sales/leads/orders? At first, word of mouth was my really my only source of income.  I am so thankful for the friends and family I have, and how supportive they have all been.  At this point, my internet sales have grown and become an increasingly larger part of my business.  Also, with the holidays coming up, people are starting to look to make gifts for their family members and friends, and I’ve started teaching classes based around my projects. To get in touch with Nikki or to place an order for her kits, email Nikki at  NikkiInStitches@gmail.com See a couple of Nikki’s favorite project tutorials here: Cork wreath: http://nikkiinstitches.wordpress.com/2010/07/20/how-to-make-a-cork-wreath/ […]

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