Beautiful Burlap & Denim Ruffled Patriotic Wreath
You will love the stately beauty that is this DIY Beautiful Burlap & Denim Ruffled Patriotic Wreath!
I've been wanting to make a red, white, and blue wreath for a while and finally decided to make the time for it.
The final version is not what I originally imagined, but it is so much better!
In fact, I think this Beautiful Burlap & Denim Ruffled Patriotic Wreath is my favorite wreath to date!
I have to confess that I woke up at 3 am in the morning for no reason in particular.
Could NOT fall back to sleep to save my life.
So what's a girl to do?
Run through design scenarios for my next craft project: the patriotic wreath!
That's how the ruffles came to be.
Beautiful Burlap & Denim Ruffled Patriotic Wreath Video
I've got a super quick video that shows you all the steps to making this darling wreath.
Check it out for a quick visual rundown.
Then check out the full tutorial as you scroll down.
Burlap & Denim Ruffled Patriotic Wreath Directions:
I started with a straw wreath form, some red satin ribbon, and my trusty Beacon's 3-in-1 adhesive (affiliate link).
I wrapped the wreath form with the ribbon because I wasn't sure how well the burlap would cover the wreath as far as being able to see the base.
Luckily it would not end up being a problem...
Because I ran out of ribbon thus the gap in the above picture.
Burlap & Denim Ruffled Patriotic Wreath Fabrics
Next step: Gather my fabrics!
I could have sworn I owned some red burlap.
But apparently I imagined that!
So I spray painted some white burlap I had on hand, and it worked like a dream.
It is still perfectly flexible and feels like burlap.
Love it when that works out!
Burlap & Denim Ruffled Patriotic Wreath Ruffles
I cut my new red burlap and more of the white burlap into 2" strips.
Then I hand-stitched crochet thread through the top of each strip to make ruffles.
Crochet thread is thicker and manipulates the burlap better than regular embroidery thread would.
Burlap & Denim Ruffled Patriotic Wreath NOTE:
I get a lot of questions about the length of the strips I cut.
All of the fabric I used are remnants so the length varies.
This doesn't really affect the overall project.
Once you run out of 1 strip, move on to the next.
I glued the ruffles to the back of the wreath, layering the white and red.
Then I started wrapping the ruffles around the wreath.
When I would get to the end of a strip of ruffles I would glue on another one.
I wrapped about ΒΎ of the wreath this way.
I think I ended up using 5 strips of red and 6 of white.
I repeated the ruffling technique with the denim material and proceeded to wrap the rest of the wreath.
I'm loving all of those ruffles!
But something is missing on that denim area...
Burlap & Denim Ruffled Patriotic Wreath Stars
I need some "stars" for my denim.
Buttons seemed like the perfect accessories to be stars AND I have a lot of them.
So it's time to break out the button stash!
I glued various sized buttons randomly to the denim ruffles.
I love the eclectic assortment of buttons!
Now this patriotic wreath is complete!
The rustic look is really appealing to me.
And you cannot even tell the red burlap is spray painted.
I just keep wanting to go stand on my front porch and stare at my new beautiful burlap & denim ruffled patriotic wreath!
So the lesson here is: If you wake up in the middle of the night and can't go back to sleep, ponder you next craft project.
You may just perfect it!
>> See where I party! <<
This post was originally shared June, 2018.
Beautiful! I will make this one. Thanks for the idea! Migdalia
I pinned it ... then I made it! Thanks for the inspiration! Check mine out at designoriginalsbykc.blogspot.com
Thanks! Kathi
Unbelievably cute wreath. I'm pinning it and including it in a little collection of DIYs I put together... http://darlingadventures.com/?p=999
I put a Pin on it. π
Oh, Melz, you have hit my weak spot. I am not very good at estimating fabric yardage! I would say that two yards of burlap would be more than enough (1 of red and 1 of regular), and half a yard of the denim?
Can you give me an approximate yardage for the fabrics used? This is SO DARLING and I'd love to make one! π Thanks so much!
I was just wondering how wide you cut your strips of burlap & denim (inch wise)? Thanks so much!
April
Hi April! The length of the burlap was whatever came off of the original bolt. Probably ~36"? And the width of the strips was 2". π
Just pinned your wreath - love it!
Would love it if you would share it {or any of your creative projects} with my readers and post it on my web site - http://www.ohmy-creative.com
Susan
LOVING this! It's just so fun and creative!
I love this!! Thanks for sharing!
This is so pretty, you did a fantastic job! I found your through TT&J linkup. Happy New Year!
Thank you so much for linking up to my Red, White and Blue Linky Party!
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com
As always you girls make awesome stuff! Thanks for linking up last week to Sew Woodsy! We hope you will join us again tomorrow! π
I love this wreath! I featured it as one of the projects I wish I would have created for the 4th of July. Maybe next year...Although I'm sure you'll have something else by then that I'll want to make!
http://thejunkhouse.blogspot.com/2011/07/happy-4th-of-july.html
Hi, friend! Happy 4th of July! Btw, I'm admiring all your creative posts here. Can you please share them at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop? Hope to see you there at the party π
Hello There- You have been featured over at COM, thanks a bunch. winks-jen
I HAVE to make this!!! So adorable! Thanks for the tutorial!
I absolutely loooove this!!!!!
Wow, like so many before me, this is the greatest Wreath! Everyone will have one on their door next year! I know I plan to do just that! Thanks
Love this wreath. My favorite 4th of july wreath by far! I featured it on my blog, come grab a button when you get a chance.
http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/
Hi Michele!
I featured you today! Come check it out! xoxo
Love it! π Featured you today at http://coffeecupsandcrafts.blogspot.com/
π Have a great July 4th weekend. π
Hi Michele! I featured your wreath today in my Friday I'm in Love favorites. Check it out!
http://socialsalutations.blogspot.com/2011/07/friday-im-in-love-week-6.html
- Jenn @ Social Salutations
I don't know how I missed this last weekend when I was checking out Catch as Catch can links, but I'm so glad Gail featured it because I love it! I'll be making one of these for sure, thanks for the tute!
Wow I LOVE your wreath girl! The buttons are so much fun. I pinned this and you might be on my pinterest loves of the week soon π I found you through the House of Hepworths linky party and just had to stop by. I am your newest follower and cant wait to check more of your blog out. Come and visit me and say hi and please follow back π
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This is super cute too! Looks like it took some time but worth it. I actually have a wreath similar to this made out of wood that I bought at HL last year. Thanks for linking this up too.
Darling! I'm featuring you tomorrow at naptimecrafters.blogspot.com
LOVE THIS! Featuring it on my blog this week: How to Nest for Less (www.howtonestforless.com). Check in tomorrow to see it featured!
Amazing as always! I hope you'll link up this week!
This week's linky party is open for one more day. http://singingthreelittlebirds.blogspot.com/2011/06/inspire-me-monday.html
Great wreath ... the buttons really top it off. Love it!
I absolutely love this!!! Great tutorial!! Stopping by from Sew Woodsy linky party.
I am your newest follower on your blog and FB. Here is what I shared this week: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.com/2011/06/summer-pillows.html
Oh my goodness, I love this!! You did an AWESOME job! Thanks so much for sharing this project! I'll be featuring you at http://coffeecupsandcrafts.blogspot.com/ this coming Friday as one of my Friday Features!! I'm your newest follower! Look forward to exploring your blog. π
Oh, forgot...I'm definately your newest follower! Hugs, FABBY
I've put together a round up of fun 4th of July projects on Craft Gossip today and included your post. π You can see it here
http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/6-fun-projects-for-the-4th-of-july/
If you would like a Craft Gossip badge showing you've been featured, you can grab one here π
http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/grab-a-craft-gossip-button/
WOW! This is fabulous! I just plain love it and thank you for the tutorial, I might just make the wreath for my door! Lots of hugs, FABBY
Thank you so much for linking up to Tuesday Confessional. You've been featured, so grab yourself a button and get your brag on! http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/06/stars-and-stripes-patriotic-tuesday.html
~Macy
That turned out so cute!! Great idea and love the white buttons on it!
thanks for sharing @ catch as catch can!
great wreath, super tute!
catching you this week,
gail
Girl, you rock!! I featured your wreath on my blog today. Here is the link:
http://www.oopseydaisyblog.com/2011/06/wednesdays-wowzers-4.html
Thanks for inspiring!
~Alison
You combined two of my favorite things! Denim and burlap! Love it! Maybe next year I can make one!
One word...AMAZING!! I absolutely LOVE this wreath!!
Thanks for linking @'Sew Cute Tuesday'!
This is just so super cute.I love patriotic decorations and this is one I'll have to make.
Jessica,
http://thatgivesmeanidea.com
AMAZING JOB!!
Greetz from Germany
Ijust want to let you know that I'll be featuring your wreath tomorrow on my blog... I love the ruffles.
the one of the best tutorial lately π π
LOVE this wreath! I never would have thought to spray paint burlap...awesome! I just pinned your super cute wreath on Pinterest so I can make my own! Thanks for sharing!
I have a lot of burlap around and would have not thought to spray paint it! Thank you so much for the inspiration!
I love this and the burlap is awesome.
Wanted to let you know I featured this as part of my BFF link party wrap up! If you'd like, please grab a featured button from my sidebar!
This is such a wonderful wreath! I'm not even American and I want to make this!