Sunday, November 13, 2011

Easy Burlap Knot Wreath



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.





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55 comments:

Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Oh, love this! I'll have to try it. Can you do it with any fabric?

Linsey said...

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...

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

It looks lovely hanging over your chalkboard.

Roeshel said...

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!:)

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

I believe I could even tackle this. How cute.

Linsey said...

Thanks everybody! Burlap is my best friend this year...cheap, shabby, and hundreds of uses.

carol ann said...

Love you wreath:) Great idea, I'm going to try to make one too! Thanks for the inspiration.

Shabby chic Sandy said...

I love this--so easy--could do it while watching TV! Thanks for sharing!

Anita at Cedar Hill said...

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.

Unknown said...

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

Debra@CommonGround said...

These are adorable!!

Fishtail Cottage said...

Love this! So inspirational! Xoxo

Sherry@The BarnQuiltStore Blog said...

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

Betty Jo said...

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.

Betty Jo said...

I just remembered, while looking through your posts, I've visited you before. You are an incredible artist! I'm now subscribed by email.

Cindy Adkins said...

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

Laurel@ChippingwithCharm said...

It looks adorable hanging over your chalkboard! Laurel@chippingwithcharm

Okio B Designs said...

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

Okio B Designs said...

Whoops meant *sighing*!

Jeanine

Honey at 2805 said...

Adorable! I was about to start a burlap wreath so now I'll do it like yours!

Chrissy said...

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.

The Tablescaper said...

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

Heaven's Walk said...

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

Nikki Monet said...

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

michele said...

absolutely charming.

michele

Felecia Cofield said...

The burlap wreath is so shabby! And yes, a bauble or letter would be nice in the other wreath.

Debbie Mendes Cotton said...

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

Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia said...

This is so pretty! Thanks for linking!
XO
Kristin

Anonymous said...

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

Kim said...

Very cute! I'm a new follower from Debbie's Newbie party. I'm glad I found you!

Unknown said...

This is fantastic. I must try this. Thanks for the inspiration.

LizlovesVintage said...

Great craft for a rainy day. The burlap is very inexpensive. Thanks for sharing!
xxx Liz

Di@cottage-wishes said...

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

aimee said...

i love this tutorial, thanks for sharing, new follower here xxx

Andrea @ Hot Mess House said...
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Andrea @ Hot Mess House said...

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!

Jan said...

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!

Courtney // 12th and White said...

So cute! I'll have to try it for Christmas. Great job!
Courtney

Linda said...

Hi,
Love this wreath and will have to make one also. Thanks for the tutorial. Came over from Common Ground.

Marilyn said...

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

Anonymous said...

The wreath is fabulous. I love burlap, Thanks for sharing.
Rosemary...

Erin said...

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

Mimi said...

Great wreath. Especially the burlap one.

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Can't wait to try this...it's lovely!

Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique said...

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

Carrie @ Dittle Dattle said...

Love this and will be featuring you on this week's Amaze Me Monday!

Cathy @My 1929 Charmer said...

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!

Debbie Mendes Cotton said...

Hi!! You and your amazing work are featured today at InspiredHoneyBee at blogspot ... thanks for linking up!! xoxo Debbie

Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and Buttons said...

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!

Leena Milligan Lanteigne said...

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

HIBISCUS HOUSE said...

I love this wreath! Thanks for reminding me they are so easy and pretty!

Emmy said...

This is awesome!! And I love it over the chalkboard like that. So awesome

Katy @ Lolly Linens said...

Love both wreaths! I think a string of pearls wrapped around the fabric would look nice.

screendoorgirl3 said...

Hi . Great wreath idea. I just made a red, white, & blue one. Your blog looks beautiful--found you on Pinterest. Thanks!

Deborah@Green Willow Pond said...

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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