Basic Burlap Wreath

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Burlap Wreath FinishThis is a basic burlap wreath.  It’s a staple for almost any style decor.  It’s a neutral color that can be enhanced with ribbons and embellishments.  Once you have the basic wreath, the ribbons and embellishments can be changed to match your decor, seasons and holidays.

 

Supplies

Metal Wreath Form

Burlap

Wire or Glue Gun

 

Instructions

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Attach the burlap to the wreath form.  You can use a piece of wire or you can fold over the end and use a glue gun to secure the end. 

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Now, this part is a little tricky.  Pull the burlap up into the first ring of the wreath form approximately 1 1/2 inch above the form to make a loop.  Pull the burlap into the second ring, then the third so you have burlap 3 loops.  

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Now, you need to push the three burlap loops to the end of the wreath.  Turn the wreath to the back and twist the burlap so it stays in place.  Repeat the process of making three loops, twisting the burlap,  then pushing them to the end.  Fill the entire wreath form in the same manner until it is completely full with burlap loops.  

 

When the entire wreath is full, secure the end around one of the metal rings from the wreath and secure the end with a piece of wire or with a hot glue gun.

Floral Wreath

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PictureThis is a beautiful wreath outside my front door.  What and eye catcher!!  It is not only beautiful, but so simple to make.  This is a craft that will take you an hour to complete.  

 

Supplies
1 straw wreath
Floral picks in different sizes and colors
Coordinating ribbon
Floral Pins
Scissors

 

 

Instructions
Cover the straw wreath with ribbon.  Use a floral push pin to secure the ends into the wreath.  
Start with the inside and work out with the floral picks.  I used a small flower to go around the middle part of the straw wreath, then I used carnations for the middle, then smaller airy flower around the largest part of the wreath.  **Straw wreaths come in many sizes.  You will need the amount of flowers to cover your wreath.  I used a 10″ wreath here and I used approximately 10 small flowers, 15 carnations and 40 smaller airy flowers around the largest part.
Use the scissors to poke holes through the ribbon so you can push the flowers into the wreath.  
Regardless of what type of flowers you use, you will need to cover the entire wreath.  Once it is covered you can add a large or small bow.  I have a small one here because the wreath is so colorful.  If you are using only one type of flower, you will need a more colorful and a larger bow.