It was my intention to make one of those really full rag wreaths for fall. Until I started tearing strips of fabric and tying then to my pool noodle turned wreath form. It was then that I realized that it was going to take about a million strips of fabric to make it full and fluffy....huh! aint nobody got time for that! I revised my plan when I saw Lucy's gorgeous burlap and canvas wreath. Lucy's is much more beautiful, so if you want to see the original stunning version visit Craftberry Bush.
Determined not to spend any money this fall I used things I had on hand. I tore a long strip of canvas and wrapped it around a pool noodle that I had left over from this project. Then I started tying strips of burlap, drop cloth canvas, twine and lace to the wreath.
I stopped tying on when it looked full enough and then added dried roses faux hydrangea, berries and wheat.
There you have it, how my raggedy wreath came to be. I think I like it.
Thanks for stopping by. I'll be linking up with these with these great parties this week.
The Tablescaper
Ivy and Elephants
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The Tablescaper
Ivy and Elephants
Stone Gable
French Country Cottage
My Romantic Home
Confessions of A Serial DIYER
I think you should give yourself more credit; your wreath is just as beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI love how your wreath turned out! It's so pretty and quaint. Fits right in with the rustic trend going on. You cracked me up with the "ain't nobody got time for that . ." Sometimes we don't realize how involved things are, but in the end, everything works out just fine like yours did.
ReplyDeleteI have got to get to the fabric store! The wreath and pumpkins are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love the use of the linen and burlap, perfect for fall, and so unique and different.
Love it!
Hugs,
Patti
It's beautiful, Karen! I love the embellishments you added, too. I have got to try one of these rag wreaths. I have plenty of fabric and my bloggy friend, Betsy, just sent me some burlap.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, this wreath is gorgeous. Already pinned.
ReplyDeleteHugs from here
I know it takes a lot of fabric for these rag wreaths. They're such a pretty fall accent and you did a great job on yours.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to do it and end up with something just as pretty but for much less work. Now I want to make the pumpkins AND a wreath! Guess I would have to go fabric shopping, huh!? So many fun, fun things to make and do!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Karen! Very romantic, you are so talented! We are on week #2 of our Get Your DIY on Fall Party Challenge and this week's theme is fall wreaths. I'd love for you to come share this with us! http://www.confessionsofaserialdiyer.com/get-your-diy-on-week-2/. Hope to see you there! XO
ReplyDeleteKaren hello!
ReplyDeleteThis is very beautiful, very shabby sweet!♥
Beautiful blog!
Many greetings from Finland,
Marikki
This is so gorgeous. So glad I found your blog!
ReplyDeleteIt's perfect! I love that you improvised, and it couldn't be any cuter...
ReplyDeleteCindy
I love this wreath--one of the prettiest most natural looking ones I've seen!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous wreath and so different!
ReplyDeleteLove this!! :)
ReplyDeleteSusan
LOVE LOVE LOVE this! I what a beautiful wreath and just think... it didn't cost you a thing! Thanks for sharing at TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous wreath! The little white pumpkins are the perfect complement, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm all for using what we have :) Your wreath is gorgeous, Karen!!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out so well. It has just the right amount of charm and fits the season perfectly..Happy Thursday..Judy
ReplyDeleteI love your wreath! It is so different than the one on Craftberry Bush, which I like also. Yours is more free-form and whimsical. Visiting from What's It Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! I love it!
ReplyDeletePatty at Home and Lifestyle Design
Karen,
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty and very creative! Thanks for sharing...
Lisa
Such a pretty wreath! x
ReplyDeleteThe wreath looks great! I love all the textures and the soft colors. Very pretty!!
ReplyDeleteKaren, I love the combination of all the textures and fabrics. Great job!! Thank you so much for linking up your fall inspired wreath Get Your DIY On. I hope you'll join us tomorrow with your thrifty upcycle to link up!!
ReplyDeleteThis was one of my favorite wreaths from our Get Your DIY on party. I'll be featuring it at tonight's party! It starts at 7:00, come by and grab a button. Tonight's theme is thrifty upcycles...I hope you can join us again! XO
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to be sharing your lovely wreath on my blog later today! It is gorgeous! Make it a blue Monday.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, love the unique look and soft palette!
ReplyDeleteI love it ! xo
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