I ventured into a new thrift store about a week ago and found a stack of 6 crafting wreaths for 50 cents each. I snatched them all up, not knowing what I would do with them.
I decided to try the "As seen all over blogland" burlap knot wreath this morning. So easy, and I think it turned out great! Especially when layered over a mirror or chalkboard, or draped over a curtain rod or headboard.
I started by cutting strips of burlap about 8-10 inches long and 1-2 inches wide. I didn't measure, I think the irregularity adds to the design.
Then just tie the burlap strip around the wreath, making sure to cover the the wreath well by putting each strip partially over the last. Pretty straight forward.
When finished hang with some ribbon. So easy and no sewing involved!
***UPDATE***
I just did one with fabric. It needs a bauble hanging in the middle I think...any suggestions? It screams little girls room to me.
♥Linsey
Linking to
http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com
55 comments:
Oh, love this! I'll have to try it. Can you do it with any fabric?
Thanks Susan!
I did buy some shabby looking floral fabric (bedsheets) at the same thrift store. I'm going to tea/coffee stain it, rip it into strips and try the same technique! I bet it will work...
It looks lovely hanging over your chalkboard.
Beautiful, Linsey! I've made one poking burlap squares into the straw wreath but this is darling! Love it displayed on your chalkboard! Thanks so much for sharing!:)
I believe I could even tackle this. How cute.
Thanks everybody! Burlap is my best friend this year...cheap, shabby, and hundreds of uses.
Love you wreath:) Great idea, I'm going to try to make one too! Thanks for the inspiration.
I love this--so easy--could do it while watching TV! Thanks for sharing!
Too cute, great job Linsey. I love, love my new painting. Hubby says it looks so nice in the city house that we should keep it here. So, it might not even make it to the country.
I LOVE this wreath! Thanks for sharing!! I'm your newest follower from the dittle dattle party. I'd love you to stop by my blog & maybe follow along too!
Sally
loveofhomes.blogspot.com
These are adorable!!
Love this! So inspirational! Xoxo
Hello!
I found your blog at Susan's & am now a new follower! I just bought some red, green, & off white burlap & think it would make a fabulous wreath! Thanks for sharing your idea! I'll post at Susan's when I get it done!
♥'s
Sherry
Your burlap knot wreath is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing how you made them. I found your blog link at Debbiedoo's. I'm going to sign up now to follow your awesome blog.
I just remembered, while looking through your posts, I've visited you before. You are an incredible artist! I'm now subscribed by email.
Wow, this is the cutest wreath!!! AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for showing us how to do it...I love it. I just came over from Debbie's newbie party and I'm your newest follower.
XO
Cindy
It looks adorable hanging over your chalkboard! Laurel@chippingwithcharm
Sigh, I just love this look. I'm signing because I want to make one so bad but last year's was a bit of a disaster. I keep saying I'm going to try again this year but I'm a bit scared. Coming over from Met Monday and your newest follower!
Jeanine
Whoops meant *sighing*!
Jeanine
Adorable! I was about to start a burlap wreath so now I'll do it like yours!
Oh I use to love making these, it is so good to see they are coming back. I love both the burlap and the fabric. I will need to try one with burlap for Thanksgiving.
Visiting from the Newbie Party.
So sorry that you had difficulty linking, but so happy you persisted and became a part of Seasonal Sundays. You have a fabulous blog. I've been popping about it. Your parents' home is beautiful and filled with so much creativity. Looking forward to having you as a regular at Seasonal Sundays.
- The Tablescaper
Sweet....and fun! What an easy project, Linsey! How about a sparkly prism for the middle...or even a pine cone or Christmas ornament for the holidays? :)
xoox laurie
Love its shabby chicness! New follower. Would love it if you would stop by and share this at my linky party :) http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/11/bedazzle-me-monday-8.html
Also, PRETTY PLEASE check out Random Acts of Kindness Week going on right now!! Would love to see you be a part of it! http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/11/kindness-and-thanksgiving.html
absolutely charming.
michele
The burlap wreath is so shabby! And yes, a bauble or letter would be nice in the other wreath.
What a great idea! i get those wreaths all of the time b/c they're so easy to cover. Stop by our party and link up!! xoxo Debbie @ InspiredHoneyBee.blogspot
This is so pretty! Thanks for linking!
XO
Kristin
Love it! Thanks for the inspiration! I bought a bunch of burlap to do a wreath at Halloween, but never mustered the courage. But now...
:)
Maggie at sweetwaterbaby.blogspot.com
Very cute! I'm a new follower from Debbie's Newbie party. I'm glad I found you!
This is fantastic. I must try this. Thanks for the inspiration.
Great craft for a rainy day. The burlap is very inexpensive. Thanks for sharing!
xxx Liz
I just came over from Honey Bee and love your wreath, I will give it a try. I am now following you. my blog is cottage-wishes.blogspot.com, please stop by! Thanks. Di
i love this tutorial, thanks for sharing, new follower here xxx
This is so cute!! I am SERIOUSLY obsessed with wreaths (seriously - I have a Pinterest board called "I might be a little obsessed with wreaths.") LOL Definitely going to Pin this one!
I love the look of these wreaths, thanks for reminding me just how much! : ).. Great job. I realllly need to make one too. They would make some terrific gifts.. Hmm! As for the bauble in the middle of the fabric one? I love the look of some Christmas tree ornaments. They have all kinds of great ones out right now that could be spray painted a different color. Good luck, I'm sure you will figure out something great for it!
So cute! I'll have to try it for Christmas. Great job!
Courtney
Hi,
Love this wreath and will have to make one also. Thanks for the tutorial. Came over from Common Ground.
This is super creative..I love it.. Very inspirational blog you have here.. So much creativity.. Officially following ya with smiles.. I'm Marilyn and will love for you to stop in sometime.. I have a Pin'Inspirational party happening right now I'd LOVE for you to link this to please..? TY so much.. Wishing you a great start to your weekend.. http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/11/pininspirational-thursday.html
The wreath is fabulous. I love burlap, Thanks for sharing.
Rosemary...
Oooh, love this project. I picked up several Simply Shabby Chic sheets at Goodwill recently and they would look lovely together as part of a wreath like this. Thanks for sharing!
Erin @ Carolina Country Living
Great wreath. Especially the burlap one.
Can't wait to try this...it's lovely!
I love this Lindsey. I have to make this as it would go so well with some Christmas burlap cushions I have.
Would you consider linking this up to my Simply Christmas Inspiration Party at http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/2011/11/yay.html
Love this and will be featuring you on this week's Amaze Me Monday!
I am so in love with anything burlap this season, and this is the first time I seen this as a wreath. Lovely. I don't think it needs anything in the middle, but a cute ornament of metal bell might be nice. I'm hoping you will share this over at Sunday's Best Party going on now. Sharing ideas is a good thing!
Hi!! You and your amazing work are featured today at InspiredHoneyBee at blogspot ... thanks for linking up!! xoxo Debbie
This is adorable and I love how easy it is! Thanks for sharing.. I'm a new follower and really enjoyed looking around your adorable blog!
Hi! I saw your wreath on Diddle Dattle Amaze Me Monday and had to come over to see how to make it! Love your blog and will now be a follower! I have just started linking to a few parties and know that I will be addicted to them all soon! Take care, Hugs, Leena
I love this wreath! Thanks for reminding me they are so easy and pretty!
This is awesome!! And I love it over the chalkboard like that. So awesome
Love both wreaths! I think a string of pearls wrapped around the fabric would look nice.
Hi . Great wreath idea. I just made a red, white, & blue one. Your blog looks beautiful--found you on Pinterest. Thanks!
The wreath is really cute, but the chalkboard is what caught my eye ;) I love chalkboards, but I can't stand my writing on them. However, even I could make loops lelele! You have a beautiful home and blog, and I'm a new follower.
Have a lovely weekend!'
Deborah
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