The last step was to hang it on my door and admire it! Ahh… the comforting colours of fall. Doesn’t it make you want to grab some chicken pot pie? Hmm… Maybe thats just me. Either way – what does your fall door look like?
An Autumn / Fall Wreath
Well, my oldest kiddo has been back to school for a week now, the trees in the back are slowly starting to change colour, and the morning are getting cooler. Fall (or is it Autumn – what’s the difference?) must be on its way! And fall means it’s time to change out the summer wreath and replace it with a Fall one. Now I could use my fall wreath from last year, but where would the fun be in that? (Nowhere, that’s what you say. Don’t listen to my husband who says it would be totally more fun to use the wreath from last year and save yourself some time and mess.)
I decided to do a bubble style with the burlap. How do you create this bubble look you ask? Let me show you.
Now as a prewarning, this is really easy once you get the hang of it. It’s never hard, but it is a little weird to figure out exactly how to place the pieces. Trust me though, after a few minutes of fiddling around, you will get it, it’s just hard to explain in words.
1. Start with squares of burlap – mine were about 6×6 inches, roughly. No need to break out the ruler.
2. Fold it in half to form a triangle.
3. Bring the right corner around to the front to meet the other corners.
4. Bring the left corner around to the back to meet the other corners.
And there you have it, folks. How to make a burlap bubble thingy.
Now, onto the wreath. I used a styrofoam wreath, one that was flat on the back. I wrapped it in plain white cheesecloth material just to give it a more finished look on the back, since you can see the back a little through my front door window. (If you have a solid door, you can obviously skip this part.)
I made a burlap bubble thingy and stuck it into my wreath with a floral pin – the two prong style ones like this:
This holds it down nice and tight. Once you get the hang of it, you can even attach two pieces of burlap with one pin. After you pin them, fluff them a little. Continue arranging burlap pieces, overlapping them so the pins and rough ends are not visible. This will take some time, but is pretty mindless, so it’s definitely a tv-watching job.
I didn’t worry about hiding the ends of the one sections because I knew I would be covering it with the leaves and monogram. First, I traced my monogram on paper, using the wooden piece as a guide, and then mod-podged it on (which I forgot to take a picture of, but I’m sure you’re smart enough to visualize it.) While that was drying, I arranged my fall leaves and stuck them in with a floral pin as well.
To attach my monogram, I glued a piece of jute twine onto the back of my D and tied it around the wreath – the twine matches nicely with the burlap, so you don’t have to worry about it showing.
Barbara Hiatt says
Love it!!! I can’t pull off the bubble burlap like that, I’d make a mess! Your’s is perfect! On my way to your house for some chicken pot pie!!
F.... says
This looks super easy! Considering how much I loooove fall and how simple this looks, I’m gonna have to make it!! When I do, I’ll let ya know how it goes!!
SweetPepperRose says
LOVE! but of course, I’m a wreath addict 😉 Hopping over from 52 Mantels party
JoAnn
Kara @ Petals to Picots says
I absolutely LOVE this wreath!
Maria Elena says
Love, love your wreath! Gorgeous!
Tonna @ Navy Wifey Peters/USS Crafty says
Fabulous Wreath! I’m now a new follower. 🙂
T’onna @ http://www.navywifeypeters.blogspot.com
Hani Shabbir says
Love the bubble burlap wreath.. Pinning it! Thanks for linking up. Have a nice weekend!
Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says
It’s so pretty! I may just have to make this one! Thank you for sharing. Visting from 36th Ave. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/09/make-it-pretty-monday-week-13.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Angela says
Beautiful! I am so envious of your wreath making talents.
BEARKIS says
Wonderful idea!!!I adore wreaths!!!
Jen @ frazzled 5 says
This is amazing! Glad I dont live too close to you… your door is perfect!
Maybe giveaway ???
Happy Friday Hugs, Jen @ frazzled5
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
How did I miss this post? I love it! It’s so full and pretty! Great job! And your husband must have been talking to my husband because he said the exact same thing. Men…what do they know? 😉 Thanks for linking up! Pinning!
Tracy - {CraftJunkieToo} says
I love this project! I’d love it if you’d join me on my T.G.I.F. Linky Party that I host every Thursday evening – Sunday and I’d love to be added to your linky party list. 🙂
http://www.craftjunkietoo.com/2012/09/tgif-linky-party-65.html
Hugs,
Tracy
Brandi Smith says
How many yards of burlap does this take?
Sarah @ The Simply Crafted Life says
I used the roll that you would find at the hardware store for wrapping plants… and I used about 1/3 of it. I threw the wrapper out a long time ago so I have no idea how much is actually on the roll, but I know it cost me about $5 for the full roll, and you could make two easily, maybe even 3 from one roll. I hope that helps!
Mariel says
So pretty! I love how you ruffled the burlap like that. I’ve loved looking through your blog! I wanted to invite you to share over at my link party too! It’s hosted every Saturday and is all about ‘Your Great Idea’. Hope to see you soon! http://www.oneshetwoshe.com/2012/09/hello-weekend-50-mikarose-giveaway.html
Penny Phillips says
After seeing your great wreath tutorial, I decided to be your newest follower! Hugs, Penny
Christina at I Gotta Create! says
Your wreath is Gorgeous!! Pinning!
<3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
Wildly Original Linky Party is open.
Kimberly says
I just love this!! My last name starts with D so I love it even more! 😉 but seriously this is great, I love how simple it is but makes such a statement!
Hani Shabbir says
Sarah your wreath won my heart from last week’s link party. You are my things I want list topper. 🙂 I am going to feature you this Monday. Have a nice weekend.
Vintage Street Designs says
What a cute wreath! Love it!!! Hopped over from Strut Your Stuff and happy to be your newest follower. Would love to have you stop by for a visit! Blessings ~ Judy @ http://www.vintagestreetdesigns.com
Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says
Love this wreath!! Great job–so fun and festive for Fall. I hope you will come by and link up to my Wickedly Creative Halloween Ideas Party (fall ideas too)
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/09/2012-wickedly-creative-halloween-ideas.html
Katie Drane says
I’m so glad that I’m following you. Um, WOW! Amazing wreath. Simple, lots of texture and dimension, and beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing on Sundae Scoop!
Katie
http://www.funhomethings.com
Jennifer says
Love burlap, such a cute wreath! Thanks for stopping by for our Pretty Things Party. Hope to see you again next week!
jeanetteann says
Just lovely. x
Sarah says
I love burplap wreaths but I am drooling over your houndstooth letter! It is such a great combination.
If you get a chance I would love for you to come share your wreath at my Fall Edition Pin Party.
http://sarahdawndesigns.blogspot.com/2012/09/pintastic-monday-fall-edition.html