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Before I get to my project, I want to introduce you to My Fine Art, one of our talented sponsors. My Fine Art specializes in taking your favorite digital photos and transferring them to canvas creating a beautiful piece of art. You can choose black and white or color and you can even add wording if you choose. I took a look at her shop and thought she did a beautiful job. Please stop by My Fine Art and take a look around. You won’t be sorry.
I know many of you have seen the burlap wreath featured over HERE. I decided to follow her instructions but change it up a bit to make it my own (I sound like a judge on American Idol, they always say that!!) I decided to add a little fabric to mine and this is what I got.
I followed the same instructions that Linda used but I added a strip of fabric (cut about an inch or 2 thinner than my burlap strips) to my strip of burlap and got to work. I wound up using about 9 strips of each. I didn’t measure how long they were but I can guestimate that they were maybe 18 inches long?
Once I got my wreath nice and full, I turned it over and hot glued a strip of felt around the back to help keep all my pieces in place. I found that they kept spinning around every time I moved it and that drove me nuts!
I took a strip of matching fabric and made a loop to hang it on my front door. I will probably eventually but a different loop on it, maybe something solid to break up the colors a bit, but for now I think it looks okay.
*Burlap tends to fray so I just trimmed the strands (not shown here though) off.
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XOXO
Diana
www.thegirlcreative.com
The Royal Family says
I would love to try it. 🙂 IF you didn’t fill up with sponsors let me know.
Jerilyn says
This wreath is WONDERFULLY fun…I am going to make this for my daughter..she will love it as I do
Kimberly says
Okay, wait… no sewing??? I can do that!!!
Thank you for sharing. Now to find some cheap burlap…
Stephanie Lynn says
Wow – I love this – Your take is gorgeous! Great job – Looks fabulous!
jenjen says
Very cute! I love the plash of color you added!
XOXO
Jen
Lanie Ree says
I love this! Nice job making the wreath your own.
Teresa says
Love your switch-up with adding the fabric strip! I linked you on my blog at http://www.itisagoodday.blogspot.com in today’s post. Thanks!!
Lynette says
What a great idea – love it! OK – I could use that for my door – it would fit perfectly there!
Heading over to your new sponsor – gotta share the “sponsor love”! Ha –
Farmgirl Chaos says
I definitely like how you made this your own. I have been wanting to get one made for awhile now. As soon as I can find a wire hanger or some wire, I will be making me a wreath of some sort. I have the red burlap…but am struggling with the wire part. Hopefully I can come up with something this weekend.
One Cheap B*tch says
So pretty – said one Long Island girl to another! =)
Noel Giger says
Very nice! I don’t think it needs anything else – I like it just as is. I even like the frays. 🙂 http://tinyurl.com/yfk8bn3 this is my tutorial this week, it’s got frays too 🙂
One Cheap B*tch says
Originally from North Bellmore and now living in Wantagh! South Shore girl all the way! LOL!
Michelle @ Sweet Something says
That is really cool and possibilities are endless! Great job!
Marianne@Songbird says
You did a great job at making the burlap wreath your own. This ‘judge’ says you should go on to the next round 😉
Heidi@TheCraftMonkey says
cute, love the colors with the burlap, and thanks for the tip on the felt backing!
Andrea says
I love texture! Great wreath!
Andrea @ TheTrainToCrazy.com
Amanda K says
That is so darn cute! I just love it!
PlantSomeRoots@Lakewood says
That is a great way to change it up. Nice job!
Cindy at Lakewood
Michelle says
I need to make one of these, I am seeing them everywhere!
Jessi says
Love the mix of burlap with the fabric! And I love that fabric…I’ve used it for several sewing projects. Thanks for sharing!
Melanie says
First time here. Love your blog and great, great job on the wreath!!! I finished my wreath last night. Now just to get pictures and a blog post, ha! 🙂
LivingInspired says
I’ve seen a lot of burlap wreaths around blogland, but yours is actually cute and something I want on my front door! Thanks!
New Every Morning says
Oh the seasonal possibilities with this craft!
Love it!!! Thanks for sharing!
honeysuckle says
This is so cute! Love your choice of fabrics.
The Working Home Keeper says
Very cute! Great idea adding the fabric to the back to keep the pieces in place. I’m having problems with sliding on the burlap wreath I’m working on.
Nina @ 12 • Sassy says
Love the addition of the fabric……I’m definitely making one of these.