To be honest I'm not to keen on this whole "blogging" scene, however since I am spending my summer crafting and decorating my new home I will post blogs about the things that I'm making. I have to warn you though I hate when people's blog instructions are too vague for me to understand so I might be a little "too detailed" for some of you :)
So here it goes....
The things you'll need to make your wreath are....
- for the actual wreath you can use an actual foam wreath from Michael's or Walmart but since those can be about $8, I went the cheaper route and bought a piece of foam insulation for pipes from lowe's plumbing section ($2 and make sure you get the one with the slit and is lined with adhesive) and a metal wreath (pictured below and cost about $2)
- a roll of burlap garland (its not actual ribbon but in a spool)
- at least 2-3 yards of burlap (I got mine from Walmart about $3 a yard, make sure its of good quality otherwise it will be hard to use!) Burlap is offered in TONS of colors so it's really up to you what colors you choose.
- sewing pins
- glue gun
- whatever decorations you want to add (ex: letters, flowers, ribbon)
The first step is lining your metal wreath with the foam insulation (if you bought the foam wreath skip this step) First you want to quickly wrap the foam around to see how much you'll need and cut off the extra (cut a little longer than you think, because too much is better than not enough).
My metal wreath had 4 rings but my foam only went around 3 but it was okay. As you wrap the foam peel the adhesive off as you go along and stick the ends together, its very strong so don't peel too much at a time. When you are finished you might have a little gap but it will go away once you've added the burlap.
The next step is to wrap your wreath in the burlap garland
Start the garland where you have the slight gap in your tubing and wrap it around twice and pin it straight into the tube in the center. Then wrap the burlap around the tube as tight as you can get it. Your garland will wrap at an angle so that there aren't any bubbly pieces. I pinned about every other wrap but it is really up to you. remember it is also okay if the color of your foam shows through because the burlap pieces will cover it in the end.
The next step is to cut your burlap into squares (the burlap you got in the yards). I cut about 6"x 6" squares. You'll need quite a few depending on how full you want it.
Next you will make the burlap bubbles and you'll need the hot glue gun for this. Start with one corner and put a dab of glue on top and fold another corner onto the top, and so on until all 4 corners are glued.
Then put a dab of glue on the center and press it onto your wreath. I added mine sporadically and in no particular order but I would suggest putting them close together. I kinda glued some of them a little bit under others. And just keep adding until its full and you have the amount you like. REMEMBER they are easy to move around in the end to make it look better or you can tuck and glue ends in the end. Just remember not to focus on it's appearance until the end because honestly it's not going to look pretty until the end :)
When your all finished the decorating is up to you :) I added letters, a bow, and burlap rosettes to mine, some people add colored ribbon, monograms, or flowers/birds. Below are the instructions for the bow and rosettes that I used.
To make the rosettes you'll need: felt for the backing, a glue gun, and colored burlap.
The first step is to cut your burlap into strips about 1.5" thick and 15" long. You'll start by folding the beginning in half and rolling it. After a few rolls the center is done and you'll no longer fold in half instead you'll twist the burlap. As you twist it, wrap it around the rolled center. (you WON'T be glueing anything until the end) The rose's look will depend on your preference and I'm sure it will change the more you make them (either tightly rolled or more loose) When you are finished glue the end to the side/bottom and glue a felt circle to the back. I also trimmed a few frayed edges when i was finished. Remember burlap is hard to twist sometimes and it might fray but its okay cause that is apart of the "natural" look.
I used this link if you need other instructions http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/burlap-roses-tutorial
I also added a bow to mine which did not have tails. If you want tails I would just cut strips and glue them underneath in the end. To make the bow just cut a strip of burlap depending on the size probably about 4" thick and about 10" long (HUGE GUESS) Then take the ends and glue them together.
Then use a piece of bakers twine or string to wrap around and tie, creating a bunch centered. I cut the ends and covered my center with a rosette :)
Remember add what ever will make the wreath "yours" Enjoy!! more fun crafts to come :)
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