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Make Your Own Quail Egg Wreath in Fifteen Minutes

by Lindsay Ballard on April 16, 2009 28 Comments

Remember this wreath? The one that I loved so much that I tried to recreate and then lots of you recreated my recreation and emailed me your gorgeous projects and all was happy in the world?

Urban Farmhouse

Yeah, well, I’m still not over it. In fact, I think about it every time I see my the wreath on my own front door. I think about it every time the Urban Farmhouse blog is updated. I think about it every time I see a new Kimba post (because she is completely responsible for this entire obsession). I’ve mentioned before that I have just a wee touch of an obsessive personality, right?

I decided that I really needed to try again to make a wreath closer to the original beauty. In order to do so, I needed quail eggs. The original wreath is made with faux quail eggs which is why they are so large, but I wanted some real quail eggs for a nest I have in my home and decided to buy extras for the wreath.

The only place in town I could find quail eggs was at the big Asian market. They were $7.99 for 24 eggs so I bought them and went on my marry way. I was trying to be a big girl about the whole situation – particularly given my whole aversion to foods I randomly deem “weird” – but when I went to blow the eggs and bits of tiny feathers came out of the hole, I promptly threw all 24 eggs in the garbage can and double bagged the garbage.

And then I ordered some blown quail eggs off of Ebay. Yes, I’m totally that much of a weenie.

Once my eggs arrived in perfect condition (I highly recommend that seller if you are in the market and share my weenie-ness), I set out to make *the* wreath. It was super easy to make with $2 worth of supplies from the Dollar Tree, the eggs, and a few sticks I found in my front yard. And, it turned out beautifully.

Steps to Create Lindsay’s Second Version of the Most Wonderful Wreath Ever:

1. Gather your supplies. You’ll need a bag of Spanish Moss, a small grapevine wreath (mine is 10 inches), quail eggs (I used 15 on my wreath), twigs, spray adhesive, and your glue gun.

2. Spray the adhesive on a 3 inch section of the wreath, font and back. Wrap a generous amount of moss around that section of the wreath. You may find you want to spray it again and add more moss to that section or you can just move on to the next section. You’ll just have to see how it looks and if it’s as fluffy as you want.

3. Continue the adhesive/moss wrapping until you have your wreath fully wrapped. Go back and fill in any spaces where you can see the grapevine through the moss.

4. Heat up your glue gun and glue your eggs randomly onto the wreath. I always lay mine out and do a “dry fit” before I attach them.

5. If you’d like to add some small twigs, you can hot glue them into place just as you did the eggs.

6. That’s it! Seriously, it’s only five steps.

Can you believe how easy that was to put together? It honestly took me a total of 15 minutes to complete and it’s probably my favorite thing that I’ve created. In fact, I’m just going to go ahead and say that I like it even more than my inspiration wreath. GASP! That, my friends, is a crafting success!

I put the wreath on top of a wooden pedestal stand I found on clearance at Sears, and we now use it as the centerpiece on our Breakfast Room table.

I’d like to put something in the center of the wreath (a glass cloche perhaps?) to add some more height. Any suggestions? Let me know!

I encourage you to try to make one of these great wreaths, too! I think it’s going to fit perfectly in my home all year long. Wouldn’t it look great in yours, too? I’ll totally give you major props if you have the guts to blow your own quail eggs, too.

Clearly, I’m completely hooked on quail eggs. What are you Hooked On this week?

About Lindsay Ballard

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.

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Comments

  1. C. Beth says

    April 16, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    Now, that is adorable! Very nice job, Lindsay!

    Reply
  2. Gayle says

    April 16, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    Your wreath is so beautiful!

    Reply
  3. Allidink says

    April 16, 2009 at 10:11 pm

    Omgsh I can’t believe that feathers came out! That is scary! I love the new wreath 🙂

    All the best,
    Allison

    Reply
  4. Mrs. Petrie says

    April 16, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    Nice job! I love wreaths as table decor. I did something similar when we got married.

    Reply
  5. the BLAH BLAH BLAHger says

    April 16, 2009 at 11:36 pm

    HI-larious

    Reply
  6. Holly says

    April 16, 2009 at 11:39 pm

    So, people actually eat quail eggs? And if they did and cracked open the one you tried to blow, they maybe would’ve found a little baby quail instead of a yolk? Gag.
    But the wreath is pretty!

    Reply
  7. Jenny says

    April 17, 2009 at 12:13 am

    Okay, the feather thing TOTALLY grossed me out too. Yuck! Love the wreath though 🙂 I haven’t taken mine down from outside b/c I like it so much so maybe I’ll have to make one of my own. Great job, as usual.

    Reply
  8. kellie says

    April 16, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    Thanks for sharing– I’m always looking for neat crafty things like that to make for special occasions and holidays. Looks like something I’ll have to try.

    Reply
  9. Karen at Nittany Inspirations says

    April 16, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    The wreath is very nice and can be used over a longer period that just early spring. Just hearing about the feather thing grossed me out. I would have done the same thing. At least you went ahead and did it with the eggs you ordered.

    Reply
  10. Misti of Studio M Designs says

    April 16, 2009 at 11:00 pm

    I like it! It is perfectly rustic, fits in great here. Too many of the wreaths are pastels and just don’t work for me, but this one is super cool! Thanks for the tutorial.
    ~Misti

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  11. Christina says

    April 17, 2009 at 5:58 am

    Beautiful wreath. I would have totally thrown them away too. I am also a weenie!

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  12. A Touch of Country says

    April 17, 2009 at 8:09 am

    a cloche would be great

    or a set of pillar candles

    or a hurricane filled with magnifying glasses of different sizes

    a bouquet of spring flowers each week

    a glass jar filled with cloth napkins…grab and go!

    Reply
  13. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says

    April 17, 2009 at 9:40 am

    Great project again, Lins! I dont’ blame you for not blowing your own. I think I’ve seen those quail eggs sold at stores before, all ready to go. I should have bought some!

    Reply
  14. Amanda says

    April 17, 2009 at 10:45 am

    ok that is the cutest thing I have ever seen! LOVE IT!

    Reply
  15. Christine says

    April 17, 2009 at 8:53 am

    Adorable wreath!

    Happy Friday!

    Reply
  16. Anonymous says

    April 17, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    Too funny! (I would have gagged). Your wreath turned out very nice! ~Cindy~

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  17. Puna says

    April 17, 2009 at 10:25 am

    Putting it on the cake stand is a great way to show this beautiful wreath!

    Reply
  18. Nikki says

    April 17, 2009 at 3:39 pm

    This was very good and I too would have been a total weenie! Thanks for admitting it!

    Reply
  19. Empty Nest Full Life says

    April 17, 2009 at 6:30 pm

    Love the wreath! The feathers would have bothered me a little bit too, but I probably would have tried another. If I remember correctly from long ago, it is pretty hard to blow out eggs, especially more than one or two?Looks great. Have a wonderful weekend! Jackie

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  20. Kimm at Reinvented says

    April 17, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    Oh,girl, I’m with you on the “blowing” part. No way could I do that. The wreath turned out awesome, I love it.

    Reply
  21. The Cherry Family says

    April 19, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    That is TOO cute! I would have been a weenie too! seeing feathers come out of an egg, that is too gross!

    Reply
  22. Kristle says

    January 3, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    Where do you buy spanish moss? Your wreath turned out beautiful! Thanks for the great tutorial.

    Reply
  23. vacskamati says

    March 19, 2010 at 12:52 am

    It’s gorgeous!! If you don’t mind, I’ll copy it in this season! 😀

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    • Lindsay says

      March 19, 2010 at 7:57 am

      Go for it!!

      Reply
  24. Michele @ The Scrap Shoppe says

    March 25, 2010 at 8:24 am

    I know its been awhile since you made this post, but I love your egg wreaths (the one in March also!) and included them on my blog today with great egg wreaths from around the blogosphere. Thanks for sharing!!

    – Michele

    http://mmscrapshoppe.blogspot.com/2010/03/egg-wreaths.html

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  25. Susan Yerebeck says

    June 10, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    Hey this is a great website would love to let everyone know that I sell quail eggs (blown quail eggs) so please check me out! http://www.eggsforcrafts.com.

    Have fun egging!

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About Makely

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.


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