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.
Jackie says
Great job! I love it!
Style Sisters says
It’s so Fluffy!! I love how this looks…great job and great idea! Come and link up to centerpiece Wednesday tomorrow (it will be up early) and share this idea with us.
Karin
BeaumontGirl says
Wow! Having fun looking around your blog 🙂 Following you from hop!
http://thebees3.blogspot.com/
Emily Morgenstern says
SO pretty!! I love the monogram in the middle. Perfect touch!
I’ve pinned!
Michelle says
Absolutely stunning – I love it! A new follower here 🙂
I would love to invite you to post this over at my link party on The Purple Pumpkin Blog! Hope to see you there 🙂
Britni @ Hubby Made Me says
I love the bubble style burlap! It looks so full and I almost want to cuddle with it {if only burlap was softer} 😉 Great job!
CSI girl says
Love the way the burlap bunches up like that. It is burlap week over at The CSI Project. I hope you will come by and link up starting tonight.
http://www.thecsiproject.com
Shyanne @SHYbyDESIGN says
I tried this last year, but mine kept falling apart…I might have to try the floral pins and see if that helps!
Amy Marshall says
Hi Sarah! I have a little blog I started recently and I just featured your burlap wreath. If you have time, stop by and check it out. http://www.homesweetthriftyhome.blogspot.com
Mariel says
Thanks for sharing this with my readers and linking up at Or so she says…! I hope you’ll add me to your party list and come back this Saturday! http://www.oneshetwoshe.com
Tuula @ The Thrifty Rebel says
I love this wreath! So rustic and pretty! Burlap is just amazing stuff. I found you through Hubby Made Me linky party feature and am a new follower. Hope you can stop by for a visit sometime.
Jennifer says
Thanks again for sharing your wreath at Pretty Things Thurs! It is being featured today! Grab a button and do some bragging!
Jen
Scissors & Spatulas
Dee @ A Lapin Life says
I love your beautiful fall wreath.
I’m here from Happy Hour!
Dee
Craftberry Bush says
You had me at burlap….:) it’s beautiful…thank you so much for sharing with us at our first HAPPY HOUR FRIDAY…you are helping us inspire others…xo Lucy
Mackenzie says
BEAUTIFUL; love it! You are a featured favorite this week on Saturday Show & Tell on Cheerios and Lattes! Thanks so much for sharing last week! Hope to see you again this weekend! 🙂
Mackenzie 🙂
ReStitch Me says
Hi! I’m visiting from Flamingo Toes! This is so cute and perfect for Fall. It looks more complicated than it is–very clear instructions. 🙂
Amanda says
You did a great job! I’m found to try it.
Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says
Those Burlap Ruffles are just too gorgeous!! I love the wreath! Thanks for linking up – I featured you today! http://www.flamingotoes.com/2012/09/crush-of-the-week-thnk-pink-features/
Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says
This is so pretty! I love the ‘bubble’ look with the burlap and the monogram really tops it off. Pinning this! Thanks so much for linking up to HAPPY HOUR this week!
Mariel says
Just wanted to let you know I’m featuring this on ‘Or so she says…’ today! I’m pinning it, as well. 🙂 Thanks so much for linking up, I would love for you to stop back by today and share another great idea. The link party just opened up!
Mary Ryan says
I love this! Thanks for the tutorial. I recently discovered that apparently I’m a bit of a wreath addict (who knew?) and I’ve been going nuts making several this past year (my husband is beyond thrilled, he just loves crafts and wishes he could join in…..oh wait, nope, that’s not the way he’s been leaning actually come to think of it). I have seen burlap wreaths all over Pinterest and even yesterday at the craft store I stood there with burlap in my hands for about 5 minutes debating, but decided against. Going back for it next weekend! You convinced me (and my husband thanks you!) 😉
Kelly (Our Everyday Harvest) says
This is really beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
Kelly @ Our Everyday Harvest
Ginger says
Featuring YOU today!
Ginger @ GingerSnapCrafts.com
http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/09/take-look-at-you-20-fall-craft-ideas.html
Jaimee @ Craft, Interrupted says
What a beauty! I’m including this in a “5 for Friday” round up on Fall Burlap Projects at my blog this Friday : ) I’m including one pic and linking back to this post. Thanks for sharing your creativity and inspiration!
[email protected] says
Love the burlap! You should enter your photos into Craftbaby’s Fall Decor Challenge! 🙂 http://www.craftbaby.com/contests/31/fall-decor