Burlap Valentine Wreath

This red burlap heart wreath is super cute and perfect for Valentine's Day! Find yourself some red burlap, or purchase it from Hobby Lobby's On-line store: Here. For this wreath, I used the same technique you can see demonstrated in my burlap wreath tutorial: Here.

Use a heart shaped wreath form like the one seen here. I got mine at Hobby Lobby and you can find the exact one at their site for only $2.47: Heart Wreath

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Step 1: Iron your burlap

Step 2: Cut to size and unravel the edge until it is as clean as you can get it 

Step 3: Sew along the edge to stop it from unraveling further

Step 4: Position lace where you want it 

Step 5: Use a very thin line of glue along the edge, quickly and firmly press the lace onto the glue. I chose to use a high heat glue gun for this runner as the lace was so delicate, I didn't want the look of a seem from the sewing machine. The glue worked nicely and I had no problems with it going through to the table underneath because I used such a thin layer. In the future I may sew the lace on, it depends on the type of lace I'm using.

On the to-do list: These twine flowers!

So cute, I may use these on my next runner.

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Rolled Flower Burlap Wreath

I loooove burlap, and I do love a nice burlap wreath. I thought I'd try something different and went in search of some inspiration for other burlap wreath styles. This is what I came up with! I created a similar rolled flower as I've used in projects like this.

I started with a foam wreath base that i wrapped in a thin layer of burlap, which I hot glued in place. Keeping the hot glue gun ready and waiting, I formed lots of rolled flowers and spiral rolls. I glued these on the wreath in various spots. Turned out pretty nice!

 

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Yet Another Burlap Wreath

The first time I did this, I used an old metal coat hanger. I thought I'd get all professional and splurged on a 2.99 metal frame from Hobby Lobby (that's right, didn't even use a 40% off coupon). The frame created a wreath that is much larger than the coat hanger, but I like the looks of it on my door! This one is for a friend, but I had to "try it out" :) Check out my original tutorial here!

I started with a couple yards of burlap, which I cut into (roughly) 6" wide strips. I have just found this way to be cheapest. You can buy already cut burlap, or burlap ribbon on a reel, but it does tend to be more expensive. The burlap ribbon is a nice option, because the sides are finished and makes a very clean looking wreath. Using strips like this, there is a lot of fraying that takes place and it can look a little messy if you don't fold it and bunch it right. I folded the edges all down and hot glued them in place to hide any ugly edges. However, some people like the more rustic, messy look!

In the above picture, I am trying to show how you can form a loop, push it up through the wreath form, and then push 2 more loops up through. It is hard to explain, see the video below!

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Burlap Wreath Tutorial

I spent a LONG time trying to recreate an exact replica of this wreath. I figured out in the end, that they must have used a much thinner burlap, and possibly took several extra steps. My way is super easy and I think it turned out pretty nice! I purchased about a yard and a half of burlap from Hobby Lobby. With a 40% off coupon, it ended up being about $2.50 a yard. I used an old metal hanger (literally, one of the last metal hanger in our house), and a couple sticks of hot glue. Total cost for this project: about $3. Now, if you aren't crafty or just REALLY like this particular wreath, here is the link to the Etsy site where you can buy this one! Burlap Wreath on Etsy Oh, by the way, it's $65 But hey, it's super cute!

*Check out my updated tutorial here!

First I formed the hanger into a circle. I cut the burlap into long strips, no more than 12" wide. Then, I folded these strips in half. I simply fed the metal hanger through the burlap, weaving it up and down, twisting the burlap on occasion to give it a more bunched up look. There really was no clear cut way of doing this. You really just have to play around with it till you get the look you are going for. I used the hot glue to poof certain spots and make it stay exactly where I wanted it. Then, glued the backside in various spots to keep the burlap from sliding around. Have fun!

*Check out my updated tutorial here!

Things to Come...

I have fallen a little behind in my posts lately, for which I apologize. I promise, I have many things in the works that I will be posting soon! Here is a sneak peak at what I am working on right now:

A scene from my living room! My husband nearly flipped when he walked in and I informed him that I would be hanging this ladder on the wall. This is also a picture of the burlap wreath I am working on. I have a recently fallen madly in love with burlap! How many uses for burlap can I find? We shall see, oh, we shall see. Here are some of the pictures I've been looking to for inspiration... oh the possibilities!!