The Ultimate Guide to Making a Burlap Wreath By Carrie Ypma, Kenarry LLC made with
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Table of Contents 1. Copyright 2. Introduction 3. About The Author 4. What You Need 5. Step-by-Step Instructions 6. Printable Instructions 7. Gallery of Wreath Ideas 8. Special Offer
Introduction Thank you for choosing this ebook to help you create a beautiful burlap wreath for your home or to give as a gift to a friend or loved one! If you're following home decor trends, you know burlap has been the "IT" fabric for the past few years. It's even showing up in wedding decorations -- that's how popular it has become. Everywhere you look on Pinterest, blogs and other internet sites, you'll see these amazing wreaths made of burlap and other burlap decor ideas. A bright, cheerful DIY burlap wreath is a perfect way to greet visitors who arrive at your home. Plus it's a quick project that is easy to make. It would be a great craft to create with friends or for a girls' night with a glass of wine. The first time I ever made a burlap wreath was when my sister was visiting. We made our wreaths side by side one afternoon while watching a chick flick during the boys' rest time -- it's THAT easy and fast to make a burlap wreath! We hope you The Ultimate Guide to Making a Burlap Wreath is helpful to you! We would love to see how yours turns out. Please send us a picture at ideas@kenarry.com or tag us on Facebook or Instagram at @kenarryideas! Happy crafting! Carrie Ypma Owner and Crafter at Kenarry LLC -- www.kenarry.com
About The Author Carrie Ypma is the chief writer, crafter and cook at Kenarry: Ideas for the Home. She's an optimist by nature and enjoys sharing recipes, trying new craft ideas, planning for parties and events as well as organizing and decorating. When she s not blogging, preparing meals or picking up around the house, you re bound to find her hidden away in a castle under the stairs reading to her two young boys. Whether you re cooking, crafting or creating for your family, follow Carrie on Etsy, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Instagram to get inspiring ideas for your home.
What You Need 60 feet of 5" wide burlap ribbon or garland (20 yards) NOTE: If you're making more than one wreath, you can also get a 4-pack of burlap ribbon rolls (40 yards or 120 feet) or a 6-pack of rolls (60 yards or 180 feet) at a discounted rate. 16" - 18" wire wreath frame 1-18 foot spool of 2" wide wired accent ribbon (6 yards) 1-18 foot spool of 2" wide wired accent ribbon (6 yards) Artificial accent flowers or other embellishments Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Step-by-Step Instructions Learn how to make a burlap wreath by weaving ribbons with rustic burlap in this easy step-by-step tutorial. By following these instructions, you'll have a pretty wreath to hang on your wall in no time. A video tutorial is also available at https://www.kenarry.com/diy-summer-burlap-wreath/
1. Start the wreath with a knot. Turn the wire wreath frame upside down. Wrap a small amount of burlap ribbon around one of the center wires in the wire frame and tie a knot as tight as you can leaving only a small tail remaining.
2. Begin weaving the burlap ribbon through the wire frame. Flip the wire frame around so the top faces you now and the knot you just made is in the back. Gather a small amount of burlap ribbon, like 6-7 inches, into a loop and push it up between two of the wires in the frame. Next, take another 6-7 inches of burlap ribbon, create a loop and twist it once to change the direction. You ll then push the loop between two of the other wires in the wreath frame so it s not right next to the first one you pushed through. If you want a full wreath like mine, press your burlap loops together as closely as possible.
3. Add the first accent ribbon. As you did in step one with the burlap ribbon, tie the end of one of your accent ribbons to the wire frame so the knot is on the back side of the burlap wreath. Now create a loop using 6-7 of accent ribbon and push it up between two of the wires in the wreath frame that you haven t used yet. Press the accent ribbon as closely as you can to your burlap loops.
4. Start weaving loops and add your 2nd accent ribbon. Create your third loop of burlap ribbon, twist it to change directions and push it up from the back side through two wires in the frame you haven t used in a while. Repeat this process for your fourth loop of burlap ribbon, remembering to twist the loop to change directions and choosing to push it through two different wires than you just used for the previous loop. As in step three, tie your second accent ribbon to the wire frame so the knot is on the back side of the wreath. Create a loop of accent ribbon and press it up through two different wires than you just used for the burlap loops.
Add a fifth and sixth loop of burlap ribbon to your burlap wreath using the same process as before. Each time you ll twist the loop prior to pushing it up through the wire frame so your loops are constantly changing direction. You ll also keep changing which wires you re pushing the loop through so that no two loops are immediately next to each other. After the fifth and sixth loop of burlap ribbon, insert a loop of your first accent ribbon. In my case, it s the orange polka dot ribbon. You ll see in the photo I made sure to push it through two wires that were opposite of where my first polka dot ribbon loop was.
5. Continue weaving loops of ribbon through the wire frame. Continue the process of weaving loops through the wire wreath frame. Following the pattern of two burlap loops, then one loop of the 2nd accent ribbon, two more burlap loops and then one loop of the first accent ribbon. Repeat this process over and over again as you make your way around the wire wreath frame. Continue to twist the ribbon each time before you push it up between the wires so the loops change direction.
To maintain the fullness of the burlap wreath, press the loops together after every 3-5 loops. I used 15 feet of burlap ribbon per quarter of the 16 wire frame to get the fullness you see in the pictures. When one of your spools runs out of burlap ribbon, tie the end of the next spool to the previous one and hide the knot to the back of the wreath. After a while, the back of the wreath doesn t look very pretty, but it doesn t matter since no one sees that side anyway!
6. Tie the last knot and fluff your burlap wreath. Once you ve worked your way all the way around the entire wire wreath frame, tie the last end of the burlap ribbon and the two accent ribbons to the wire frame so the knots again are to the back of the wreath. Now fluff and rearrange your loops until it appears as full and colorful as you d like. Remember the ribbon loops are only woven in and out of the wire frame, so be extra careful not to pull any of the loops out of the frame as you fluff.
7. Embellish your burlap wreath. Use hot glue to add flowers or other accents and embellishments to your wreath to give it more character.
8. Hang the wreath and enjoy! You can use a wreath hanger or put a nail in a wall to display the burlap wreath by your front door or anywhere in your home.
Printable Instructions Use this tutorial to learn how to make a burlap wreath or follow the video guide at https://www.kenarry.com/diy-summer-burlap-wreath/ 1. Start the wreath with a knot. Tie the end of the burlap ribbon to the wire wreath frame in a knot. 2. Begin weaving the burlap ribbon through the wire frame. With the front of the wire frame facing you, gather 6-7 inches of burlap ribbon into a loop and push it up between two of the wires in the frame. Next, take another 6-7 inches of burlap ribbon, create a loop and twist it once to change the direction. Push the loop between two of the other wires in the wreath frame so it s not right next to the first one. Press the burlap loops together as closely as possible. 3. Add the first accent ribbon. Tie the end of a wired accent ribbon to the wire frame so the knot is on the back. Create a loop using 6-7 of accent ribbon and push it up between two of the wires in the wreath frame that haven t used yet. Press the ribbon as closely as you can to the burlap loops. 4. Start weaving loops and add your 2nd accent ribbon. Create a third loop of burlap ribbon, twist it to change directions and push it up through two wires in the frame. Repeat this process for your fourth loop of burlap ribbon. Twist the loop to change directions and push it through two different wires than you just used for the previous loop. As in step 3, tie a second accent ribbon to the wire frame, make a loop and press it up through the wire frame. Add two more loops of burlap ribbon using the same process as before. Each time twist the loop prior to pushing it up through the wire frame. Change which wires you re pushing the loop through each time. 5. Continue weaving loops of ribbon through the wire frame.continue the process of weaving loops through the wire wreath frame. Follow the pattern of 2 burlap loops, then 1 loop of the 2nd accent ribbon, 2 more burlap loops and then 1 loop of the first accent ribbon. Repeat this process over and over again as you make your way around the wire wreath frame. 6. Finishing the burlap wreath. Once you ve worked your way around the entire wire wreath frame, tie the last end of the burlap ribbon and the two accent ribbons to the wire frame and fluff it. Use hot glue to attach flowers and other accents to your burlap wreath. Hang and enjoy!
Gallery of Wreath Ideas Get inspired with this gallery of ten easy ideas to create and embellish your burlap wreath for holidays, every day or gift giving.
1. Red, White and Blue Burlap Wreath The red with white polka dots and blue denim ribbons in this burlap wreath make it great for celebrating Memorial Day, 4th of July and other patriotic holidays in your home. Red felt flowers and a cute hand painted sign add a touch of fun to this patriotic decor.
2. Cottage Wreath With Denim and Dots With two accent ribbons, this denim and dots wreath looks great in a home or cottage. The blue denim ribbon gives the burlap wreath some rustic charm while the bright flowers and polka dots add a modern touch. A white washed hand painted sign finishes this wreath off with a cute message reminding you to relax.
3. Teacher Appreciation Burlap Wreath While this burlap wreath makes a great teacher gift, it s also a wonderful present for librarians and book lovers too.
4. Acorns and Glitter Burlap Wreath My sister prefers to decorate her home in neutral or natural colors, but for fall she wanted to add in a little sparkle of color. She found metal acorn bells to hang from the center and arranged artificial flowers to be the focal point, front and center at the top of her wreath. This wreath is stunningly gorgeous!
5. Dark Brown and Red Polka Dot Wreath This burlap wreath uses a very wide red ribbon with white polka dots and incorporated a dark brown ribbon alongside it to make the wreath appropriate and beautiful for fall or Christmas.
6. Denim and Pumpkin Wreath Denim and orange ribbons with a large sunflower and store bought pumpkin welcome sign give this wreath a down home country feel for fall or Thanksgiving.
7. Purple Easter Wreath with Monogram Vibrant purple satin ribbon and faux Easter eggs make this burlap wreath a real eye-catcher for your spring decor.
8. Bunny Rabbit Burlap Wreath for Easter The pink and lime green accent ribbons and store bought bunny butt sign on this burlap wreath are a great way to Welcome Easter in your home. We love how it looks like the rabbit is crawling through the hole in the middle of the wreath. Maybe he's going after those rustic twine wrapped carrots?
9. Nice and Neutral Burlap Wreath This natural and cream colored burlap wreath is super trendy right now with it's neutral colors. You could add a dark brown or black monogram letter to personalize it for your home or to use it for a wedding gift or decoration.
10. Breathtaking Inspirational Wreath This wreath uses three accent ribbons, artificial grasses, a large black and white flower and a chippy rustic store bought sign to inspire you every time you look at it.
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