Wonderful Wreaths: Dollar Tree Cooling Rack Cross Wreath

Hey y'all! In this video, I'm going to show you how to make a Dollar Tree cooling rack cross wreath, using the cruffle method.
For this cross, I chose the colors purple and white. Biblically, purple represents royalty and kingship. In those days, only the rich could afford things dyed a purple color, as the dye came from the gland of a small Mediterranean sea snail. Purple is also made by combining red and blue, the red representing the physical aspects of Jesus, and blue representing Him after He entered his heavenly home. The white represents purity.
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[@lorraineregan3000]

THATHAT IS REALLY SO PRETTY, LOVE THE COLORS, AND THE BUTTERFLY IS SO PRETTY - WATCHED THE WHOLE THING 2/12/23

[@aurareid5652]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for creating this coming rack, hack!!!

[@ashleyleonard4123]

You do amazing job I’m gonna try this for my grandparents gravesite. Thank you for sharing.

[@lisarenae1008]

Omgosh………we are close neighbors. I’m like omg !! She’s my hero, I love that girl ….. she’s one badas# lady. . 💛🌻

[@heidiespinola2669]

I don't believe in a thumbs down emoji. I think this is an awesome video. If people don't like it then just move on to another video. Thank you!

[@doeeyes394]

Its the first part of January and you can't find the metal Cross forms anywhere unless you buy them in bulk! ( I will never use 24 Cross forms!) This is the PERFECT solution to my dilemma and very cost efficient as a huge bonus . I cant wait to make my Cross wreath!! I may make a few extra for my 4 sisters!! (Will make a stunning suprise for them!!) Thank you sooo much for doing this video!!!

[@patriciadubose-5894]

I Made one several years ago and every one love it. Will use it this year.❤😊

[@cathharr08]

My best friend has had a stroke from CoVid19 and is in rehab. She is a devout Catholic woman and will love this to decorate her room.

[@jennifertodd9828]

I love Easter on Sunday in the morning I love spring

[@Donna91556]

I cannot believe how talented you are! I plan to make one of these for my nephew's grave. He passed away on 10/17 and I can use this method for every holiday. I may choose to put a couple yellow flowers in the center. This is magnificent and easy to do. Thanks for the great work that you do. I love all of your wreaths and especially the cruffle look. D

[@valkyriesardo278]

I love your "cruffle". I was just thinking of putting up a white cross with an artistically draped white sheet on it. Then I remembered I have black neighbors and thought maybe they wouldn't appreciate a white sheet and a cross on the front lawn in quite the same way.

[@beautyandthestamperroberts4471]

My daughter and best friend would love the purple color as well as the cross very pretty

[@ddawn8977]

Awesome video! I bought red tulle to make a blood of Jesus cross to go on my office door! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@thats-a-wrapsjackson7634]

Now you did that girl !! LOVING IT !!!

[@Tobywedinikki]

Girl oh girl you blow all the You Tube people out of the water. You are no 1 for sure. Love love your channel n you

[@cowgirljl]

Wow...we are neighbors!! Greene county North Carolina here!!!! This is wonderful..love your videos!!

[@jo-annsavoy9727]

This was the easiest one I’ve seen so far. Good job!

[@jennierollins8789]

What wonderful colors. ☮️🌍🌲

[@shreewalker1469]

I love how u instruct to make this cross. I was able to make it and it turned out beautifully just like yours. Thanks so much.

[@vickiehicks4314]

Love how you talk to us you make it very easy to make thanks

[@tinapoirier3524]

It’s absolutely beautiful! You’re a genius to think of using a cooking rack. I’m hoping my Dollar Tree has then bcuz they never carry too much! Thank you!

[@deborahjohnson2386]

You make my day! When I feel “down” I watch one of your videos! You’re hilarious and before I know it I am grinning from ear to ear! Thank you!

[@ladyt375]

I'm so glad I found this video! I couldn't find the cross wreath frames anywhere. I love how they turned out! Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@FestivityHarbor]

This is gorgeous, I love the DIY cross wreath form.

[@reddevil55712]

Yes!!!! Thank you so much for the tutorial!! I love your “cruffle” method (you should patent that description) it’s simple! I’m going to definitely try this!

[@joannagonzales6148]

I love your personality! It shines right through the camera! 😄❤️ Thank you so much for the idea!!!

[@cindydarby2548]

I believe in love at first sight! That, is, gorgeous!!! I can't wait to go home and make this. I think I already have most of what you showed! Thanks so much for being so detailed in your description. Looks fairly easy.

[@madisonkreps9788]

You are an EXCELLENT Instructor, such detail and I might add a beautiful cross..

[@nancyhixon1141]

Love that cooling rack Cross🕊❤🕊thanks for the tutorial it was great 🕊❤🐇

[@pamwillis7224]

Omg I love this wreath never thought of using cooling racks it turned out beautiful..I'm so going to make some of these thank u for sharing .I love how u give directions. I dont see why anybody gave u thumbs down dont pay attention to them .I love watching u make things ..keep up the great work and love all of ur videos ..

[@thats-a-wrapsjackson7634]

I so agree !!! This is one of the best videos I have seen ... not to long ... clear instructions...

[@larynilsamedina5308]

I love your cruffle method....looks so neat and cute...will be using it with other projects.....thank you for the idea.....

[@JeanneWalter]

Wow! I love this idea! Not to sound morbid, but I am always looking for new grave adornments (if that’s what you’d call them). I make arrangements and wreaths for my parents’ grave all the time. I live in FL. The DT florals and mesh hold up very well in our weather. I am definitely making one to place by them for Easter. Thank you so much for the tutorial and inspiration! ✨

[@lhea57]

Love how you explained the colors. This cross is beautiful!

[@flowergirl9067]

OMG!! I'm so seriously glad I found this video.. I am a newbie to this wreath making business and I have been searching for cross wreath frames at the dollar stores and haven't had any luck .. I'll be sure to be doing this .thank you so much

[@Remyboyandhismommy]

I made a cross last year with the cross form from dollar tree but couldn't find anymore forms. This is a good idea to make a cross form. Thanks for sharing it.

[@lindayeary8469]

Great job you did with this!!! Very clever hacks you discovered and created with the wired cooling racks. Love it. I love crosses anyway. The color choices are great purple and white. Very showing. Thanks for sharing your ideas and God Bless!!!!!!!

[@creolequeen9983]

Short & to the point. It’s beautiful! I don’t have time to sit waiting on a 30 minute video. This was perfect 👌

[@Amya56454]

I lovevit! Tryn right now to make one for my brother's funeral 😪.

[@ThisSouthernGirlCan]

I’m so glad you like it. And I’m very sorry about your brother. I hope my instructions are easy, and it helps you make something beautiful that will bring a bit of comfort to your family 💜

[@retablair49]

Very very very nice! I am going to try this for Memorial Day. I keep of the family cemetery in NC. General make the wooden crosses from scratch.

[@lisaangel6729]

WOW! What a great idea. Turned out beautiful I will definitely be making one of these.

[@bbsbacktobasics7695]

It looks beautiful on camera, I can only imagine how much more beautiful it is in person. Love it 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@michelleworrell5815]

That cross is absolutely beautiful!! I'm Gonna make one for my late husband and sit it right near his urn. Tyfs. As always, another beautiful diy.. You're so very talented hon.❤

[@maritzarosado8883]

Omg. I love it the colors and the butterfly that is my favorite. Going to buy the materials to do one. Thank you for sharing love it!! Love it!!!😁😊😁😊😁😊😁😊😁😊 Have a blessed day!!!!🙏🌹🌼🌹🌼🌹

[@wandapanick2236]

I was so worried about Easter in what I was going to do....... then along comes this Southern girl and now I know I can to. Thank you for your inspirational idea I absolutely love the thought of using the cooling rack. Thank you for all you do all your inspirations and sharing laughter.

[@joanstrowbridge9939]

Absolutely beautiful, I love it.. I am going to try and make one of them for Easter. Thank you for sharing!!

[@peggypoole6669]

I loved the way you made the crosses.I want to try to make one one for my daughter's grave this year.Thank you for sharing.

[@karenland4741]

Exactly what I was thinking for my son's, Peggy. I love that this Southern Girl shares her talents with us. 🙏❤

[@carolamoroso6774]

YOU did it Again. You continue to blow me away. Another one this so so my next wreath x 2 . It will be the center of my decor for Easter in honor of my parents in heaven. Thank you Amber . making a trip to dollar tree again . ❤❤❤❤❤

[@marthacasiano5004]

Beautiful!! I love the things that you think of to use instead of ordering certain forms you have a very beautiful imagination and a wild one love it!! May GOD KEEP BLESSING YOU

[@francesclark9055]

Beautiful cross, love the colors purple & white and the way you put it together so easy, thank you for sharing this diy.

[@colleen5155]

That orchid butterfly is the perfect complimentary color to that shade of purple; very well done, so artistic! I am starting one for each of my daughters front doors at Easter - thanks for the inspiration, clear instructions and for doing a project that honors something (someONE) who means everything to me! Blessings!

[@themermaidstale5008]

Thank you for showing us how to convert a kitchen item to a crafting one. The result is simple and beautiful.

[@nancyyoung7378]

I typed religious Easter crafts which led me to your channel! Your sence of humour went a long way in captivating me! Thank you for posting this!

[@JT-2012]

Amber, the cross is just beautiful!! Thank you for showing us how to make this stunning cross. I think it will make a perfect gift for my bible study teacher.

[@carolynwest3015]

Girl you are teaching this ole crone new tricks, thank you just love ya feel like your actually talking to me! Never change

[@naomijacobs7616]

Beautiful! You are so crafty! Love hearing you talk. You explains so easy. Thank you

[@cathharr08]

I never would have thought to do this. Awesome !!!!

[@patriciapoole9983]

This is super cute can't wait to try this .......this will look cute on my door for easter .....may God keep blessing you

[@RSierraify]

Hi... I looked for the 2 pack of cooling racks at a few DT , never found them. But they did have the single ones. I believe it is a bit bigger but works great to make a cross. Thank you Amber for all your Great ideas. It really helps keep me sane.

[@angelialennon9974]

Love how you take everyday stuff and make something gorgeous. Love it

[@lauriebumpus175]

I like this wreath without the duhicky flowers. Its so beautiful..

[@amandalanders4244]

Your diys NEVER disappoint! You are so gifted! Love all your ideas!! God Bless! ❤️

[@eloiseblackburn895]

This is absolutely beautiful! This would decorate graves so nicely,better than anything I have seen out of stores. Awesome job!

[@vickieblackwell9524]

I am jealous ,to think I see cooling racks all the time and never in a million years did I ever see a more beautiful cooling rack than yours. You are god sent to help us all be inspired to create.

[@angelialennon9974]

I just love this. Never would have thought to use a cooling rack.

[@mimibutterfly1595]

Genius to use cooling racks! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@VenaMHowe]

That is so beautiful

[@sandymore1826]

Love the cooling rack cross. Planning to make my own but a little different of course. Yours is beautiful! Thanks for sharing your idea!

[@dorothybarker9679]

I love watching you. You are so funny that I smile all the time. The cross is beautiful.

[@lindalee6228]

Thanks for doing a great job teaching us to make a cross. I can't wait to make one in red/white/blue for our front door for memorial day! Your teaching skills are EXCELLENT (and this comes from an international business woman who led development of training for companies globally). Your voice is pleasant and easy to understand. Thank you so much for covering only the techniques for making this beauty without background music, step-by-step content, and no jokes. Thank you again! ☺

[@billycox6274]

Oh Amber, you never cease to amaze me. I love your ideas and look forward to your videos, then I run to the Dollar Tree to make it. Yes I still your ideas, love them all.......

[@pattychisholm514]

Thank you for the great idea using the cooling racks to make your own wreath form. It is beautiful. Love watching your KZbin videos.

[@TheMcjames21]

You are hilarious! This is absolutely beautiful. I will be making one for my grandmother's grave for Memorial Day. Purple was her favorite color.

[@txamcacc]

What a genius idea using the wire racks. Very nice cross. Thanks for sharing !

[@tinacolecampbell]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS CROSS WREATH TUTORIAL!!💜💜 Thank you for sharing it. I’m going to be making wreaths to sell to raise money for a medical missions trip to Guatemala that I am going on and this is a beautiful “wreath” to add to my collection!! I’ll be watching and rewatching this video until I can figure it out (you made it look soooo easy but I know looks can be deceiving!😂).

[@tinkerdee5923]

So AWESOME !!!!!! You are truly Blessed with some serious ta!ent & a great sense of humor !!! Thank You for sharing !!!!!

[@theresarabitsch9507]

I LOVE THAT CROSS

[@momofschnauzers]

Your cross is spectacular. And I like that you don't make us watch while you measure and cut every piece of mesh and then dove tail the ends of each piece. TFS your tutorial and great idea of using the cooling racks.

[@patcanning7668]

I’m in awe of your endless creativity! I love watching your videos, so informative and fun. I recently made the wash scrubbies wreath using the 10” floral foam ring and three wash scrubbies. Came out cute.

[@MzPurpleHaze00]

Omigoodness! I just bought some hot pot holder thingys and now I'm seeing this. But I can still make some and use for coasters. Great idea! Tfs 😊

[@beverlybolton186]

That is beautiful can’t wait to make one for my sons grave Thank You for sharing 😍😍

[@cynthiasaulter8823]

Excellent! I love pink and purple together! And the wreath form is a brilliant idea.

[@julieblackner2332]

Why would anyone ever give you a thumbs down your ideas and directions are fantastic!!! Love you💖

[@ThisSouthernGirlCan]

There are a lot of jealous people out there, and the only satisfaction they can get out of life is to click the little thumbs down button. Makes me happy to know that I’m in their thoughts that much.

[@lorihodgeslor444]

Probably not Christians!

[@korinnaberry25]

It’s ridiculous that there are so many miserable people out there that the only happiness they get is to try to bring you that same misery. I grew up with the old adage that if you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all. I also grew up in a family that were God fearing people and we were taught that you never judge a person because that’s not your job. I think the same goes with this thumb. If you don’t like the style, move on- case closed. Perhaps the thumbs down should be removed altogether but then I fear that these naysayers will spew their vile comments. I guess we should go with that other old adage Amber- you can’t please all of the people all of the time. You have the right idea girl! They think so much of you that they have to give you some attention even if it’s negative!

[@sharongeroux4128]

Great idea

[@sassybiotch1209]

@@ThisSouthernGirlCan People are ridiculous! You are amazing! ♡ I found a couple of the cross forms at DT and now they're on the website too. I'm just wondering how much mesh I would need if I used 10 inch mesh for the cruffle method. How long would you cut the cruffles on 10 inch? How much mesh would it take if I use 10yd rolls? &If you're using the pouf/bubble method with 10 or 21 inch, do you happen to know how much mesh I'd need?

[@pampreast9921]

WOW 😮 you never cease to amaze me. Love ❤️ this very much. TFS

[@htownshanna]

Girl, you are killing it! I’m not easily impressed when it comes to KZbin crafters. Most do all the same things and many times, they do things that I would have enjoyed doing as a young girl, not as a grown woman. But you are consistent in putting out creative original content and you are a joy to listen to! I can’t wait to see what you come up with next!

[@ritastewart9660]

Thank you for sharing this video on how to make a cross wire wreath form, this is just beautiful

[@janedoe9421]

So pretty!! I made a poof wreath today👍👍. Made it so it can be out for valentines day and spring. It was so easy. You make everything look easy. This is georgous 💕💕

[@StaatsBA]

Wow! This is beautiful. I love the bakers rack idea.

[@rosechampion2115]

Awesome. Loved how you made the cross. Thanks for sharing. 👍👏👏🙏🙏😍❤️🌹

[@sondrabernich5079]

This is sooooo beautiful I love it. You are awesome. Your what how's and why's were all answered in your tutorial. Your teaching was very informative. Love your choices. Thank you so much for sharing. Thank you

[@wendyrodriguez3949]

Very clever use of the cooling racks!!! Love it!!!

[@julsjewels3185]

I;ve been wanting to make some crosses but could never afford the frames so this is wonderful!!!!!

[@quinteenabrowne6288]

OMG! Beautiful, I will be making this to put on my grandmother and brother grave. Thank you 😘

[@stacywagon235]

Made this for BIL grave for Easter. Beautiful!

[@csawgle]

beautiful would never know it started out as a cooling rack!!! love it

[@lisabenevento9554]

What a great idea! Im going to head to Dollar Tree asap, I can't wait to start mine.

[@mermaidprincess1151]

Omg love this idea for easter. I cant wait for u to show ur carrot idea. I'm going to make a cross now too how cute

[@vickymiller5503]

Beautiful!!!! Another great idea....got to make this one too....my mother in law would love this!!! Thanks for the idea, Amber!!! AWESOME!!!

[@vickeycook6902]

You did a great job. ABSOLUTELY love this.Thanks for sharing.

[@amyblakely319]

I stumbled across one of your videos as someone posted it on a dollar tree crafting Facebook page. I loved how you explain your steps. I am obsessed with your videos now haha. I just made this cross wreath for my moms door, and one for mine! Love how this makes more than one!

[@RARenni62]

What a great idea to use cooling racks!!! Thank you so much for sharing! 👍

[@dragonflyer59]

this is beautiful... I'll probably be making a few of these... thank you for sharing your technique...