My front door has been looking pretty sad since....well, since right after Christmas really. Making a wreath has been on my to-do list, but I just haven't had the time to do it. I finally decided to bite the bullet and head over to a few stores to see what kind of spring wreaths they had for sale. If I can't make one, buy one, right? Wrong! I couldn't find anything I really loved an decided to really take the time to make one that weekend.
I have had this tutorial for the Easiest Burlap Wreath you will ever make pinned forever, and decided to give it a go. I already had burlap ribbon on hand from my Christmas Wreath, and just needed one more roll to complete the wreath. I start to follow the directions and soon realize that this is not the easiest wreath to make...it's actually pretty frustrating. Then, while browsing through all the comments on that post (looking for help...apparently a lot of people needed it), I noticed that my friend, Kelli, over at Little Cottage of Mine had made the same Burlap Wreath! Score! I emailed her for help and she was quick to respond and explain how it's done.
For me, the most confusing part was how to get the burlap to look how it did on the tutorial , and I wasn't sure how to do it. What you have to do, is fold little sections of the ribbon so the sides are touching, and then stick it through the frame...then do this over and over and over and over until your wreath is full. This probably still doesn't make sense, so if you have trouble you can let me know and I can probably explain it better.
I picked up some wood numbers from JoAnn's and painted them white. Then I picked up some flowers to add to give it a spring-y feel. I love how it turned out, and the best part is that the embellishments can come off (just secured with wire), so I can dress this wreath up year round!
What do you think?
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- Allyson
Britney Mills
I love it when home decor is interchangeable. This looks awesome!
Allyson
I know, so convenient! Thanks Britney!
Kelli
It looks awesome! I love it!!
Allyson
Thanks, Kelli! And thanks again for your help!!
Jill Cooper
Very cute - you did a great job!
Allyson
Thank you, Jill, and thanks for stopping by!
laura@Top This Top That
Allyson, sorry you had such a hard time but glad I could provide some inspiration for such a pretty wreath!
Allyson
Laura, without you I wouldn't have even attempted this wreath! I am just a little slow with this stuff 🙂 Thanks so much for posting the tutorial and wreath ideas! I love them all!
navywifeypeters
Cute wreath! I like the flowers!
Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party
http://usscrafty.blogspot.com/2013/04/submarine-sunday-26.html
Allyson
Thanks!!
jairo calle
it looks realy nice. I love the contrast of numbers and flowers. Really cute
Allyson
Thanks, Jairo! You can come over and see it for yourself!
JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose
Really nice wreath - the house number area nice touch!
Allyson
Thank you JoAnn!
now at home mom
It's beautiful Allyson! 🙂 I read about it yesterday but couldn't leave a comment from my iPhone! it's really beautiful and perfect for spring! I love the burlap projects! (the painted wood numbers and flowers compliment the burlap very well!)
Allyson
Thank you, Ingrid! I love it too 🙂 I also can't wait to redecorate it for all the other upcoming seasons/holidays!
De'nise
I really like how your wreath turned out! I especially like the fact that the flowers are interchangeable. Looks great with the painted numbers too.
Jessica
So cute! That would look great on my front door! 😉
Linda
BEAUTIFUL! No, GORGEOUS!! LUSCIOUS! Those are just a few words I can think of. 🙂 Thanks for sharing. Linda
http://www.craftsalamode.com/2013/04/what-to-do-weekends-15.html
memoriesbythemile
I love this wreath. I love the numbers too! My link party is Tuesday Trivia @ http://www.memoriesbythemile.com/
Come share it next week.
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile
Beverly
Love love love your wreath!!!
Allyson
Thank you, Beverly!
Shannah @ Just Us Four
The wreath looks awesome! I love the look of the burlap wreathes...I need to add one to my to-do list 🙂
Allyson
yes, you do, Shannah!! Thanks for stopping by!
Karina
Hy Allyson, your wreath looks amazing! I've been looking for ideas to make my own and I think this is it. I'm in love with anything burlap so this is right up my alley! Thanks for sharing.
Allyson
Thanks!
Jessi @ Practically Functional
I know you saw the feature on my blog earlier, so I'm just stopping by to pin this and say thanks again for sharing it!
Allyson
Thanks, Jessi!
Ginger
Thanks for linking up to Show & Tell at Gingerly Made. You've been featured!
http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/04/show-tell-features_16.html
Allyson
Thank you, Ginger!!!
Missy
Thanks for the tips. I am attempting to make one tonight. I picked up some grey and white chevron burlap. Should be interesting. I might need to add numbers to mine too.
Allyson
I'd love to see how it turns out! please share some pictures with me through facebook!
Allyson
Ohhh! I can't wait! After you make it please share some pictures via my facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/domesticsuperhero
Abbey
Came out great!!
Allyson
Thanks, Abbey!
Pamela
Love your wreath! I may have to try to see if I can fit our house number on one. Thanx for sharing!
Allyson
Thanks so much, Pamela! I think it would even be cute without the house number...You could monogram of put your last name if it's short, too!
Alexandra
How did you attach your wooden numbers?
Allyson
Hey! I used some metal wire. I hot glued the wire to the back of the number, then wrapped it around to the back of the wreath and twisted it together into place.
Mary
I am clueless when It come to DIY projects. I just moved into a new home and would LOVE to make a wreath like this. If you have time would you mind giving me steps by step instruction and a list of the supplies I'll need? Thanks!!
Allyson
Hi Mary, If you click on the link towards the beginning of the post there is a full tutorial!