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Mini Patriotic Wreath Pin

June 13, 2012 By: Michele McDonald68 Comments

My crafts lately seem to revolve around red, white, & blue. I love decorating my house for these patriotic holidays!
Last year I made a fun ruffled patriotic wreath for the front door, and I thought it would be fun to make something similar in a smaller version for me to carry around with me!
So I came up with the
Mini Patriotic Wreath Pin!
 
I went with the same materials as my previous wreath: Cream burlap, red burlap (spray painted), and denim.
Cut 2.5″ wide strips of the fabrics, then cut the strips into squares then each square into a circle approximately 2 inches in diameter.
You will need 6 cream, 5 red, and 4 blue circles.
Place a drop of glue (I use Beacon’s Fabri-Tac but you can use hot glue) in the center of one of the circles of fabric. Fold the circle in half then place another drop of glue on the center edge of the half circle. Fold the fabric in half again and hold it closed with a clothespin until the glue has a chance to dry. Repeat with all of the circles of fabric.
To be sure that the backing of the mini wreath holds up to the weight of the burlap it needs to be made of something a little more substantial than felt which I would normally use for a small pin. So I grabbed some scrap cardboard and traced out a large circle 3″ in diameter and then a smaller circle inside the larger one 1.5″ in diameter.
Cut out both circles.
To make it more aesthetically pleasing, I wrapped the cardboard with thin strips of the denim.
Remove the clothespins from the folded circles of fabric and start gluing them to the denim ring. Start with the red and white pieces overlapping them slightly. Add in the denim pieces and you should now have filled the entire space. If you have any gaps just cut more circles of fabrics of the color that you need.
We’re going for a flag look, and you can’t have a U.S. flag without some “stars!”
I glued on a few small white buttons to the denim.
Glue a pin to the top center of the back of the wreath. Cover the pin with a piece of scrap denim to help it blend in.
I think the mini wreath turned out super fun!
I love the mixture of the burlap with the denim.
It feels very rustic!
You could totally sport it as a brooch.
Or not…
I think I’ll keep on my denim tote I carry to work!
I think it makes for a decent mini version of my ruffled patriotic wreath!

What do you think? 
Would you were this on your person or on your bag?
This post was originally shared at A Glimpse Inside.
I link to these fun parties!

Comments

  1. Kristi Dominguez says

    June 13, 2019 at 1:36 PM

    These are the cutest! What a fun craft idea! Using the clothes pins as clamps is such a great idea! I can’t wait to make some of my own.

    Reply
  2. JOY says

    June 28, 2017 at 9:11 AM

    That’s just adorable. What a great way to temporarily decorate a shirt, purse, scarf or anything for that matter. Love using scrap fabrics.

    Reply
  3. amy says

    June 28, 2017 at 8:08 AM

    This is great! TFS!

    Reply
  4. Linda says

    June 21, 2017 at 12:17 PM

    I love the use of the rustic fabric and buttons for the stars. Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend? Hope to see you again next week!

    Wishes for tasty dishes,
    Linda

    Reply
  5. Nikki Gwin says

    June 19, 2017 at 8:57 PM

    Oh so cute! It is so unique. I wonder if it could be adapted to a regular size wreath.
    🙂 gwingal

    Reply
  6. Shannon says

    September 4, 2016 at 5:22 AM

    I made a denim wreath and some of your buttons to pin on it. Turned out really cute! Now every 4th or Labor Day I have friends asking me to make them one. Thanks for the idea!!

    Reply
  7. kennelcomforters says

    July 16, 2014 at 10:40 PM

    I will teach my quilt friendship group this idea next July! Thank you for sharing, it’s darling.
    How about one for Christmas!

    Reply
  8. Liz Carroll says

    June 25, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    This is so cute. I can see making a bunch of these for the ladies living at the local nursing home. I think they would love that. I actually linked to your DIY in my article, “Unique and Affordable Ways to Celebrate July 4th.” You can see it here: http://www.goedekers.com/blog/unique-affordable-ways-celebrate-july-4th/

    Reply
  9. Tiffany Burton says

    June 21, 2014 at 11:22 PM

    I loved this tutorial! I made it out of glittered felt and used silver brads instead of buttons big enough to turn into a pony tail wreath. It slips right over your pony tail or braid and then with a hair clip instead of a pin you clip it in place. Super fun and quick project. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Tiffany Burton says

      July 2, 2014 at 3:45 PM

      I hope you don’t mind but I mentioned your blog and wreath tutorial with a link to your site when I posted my pony tail wreath tutorial on my blog today. You can check it out at craftingisatalent.com if you are interested. Thanks again for such awesome inspiration.

      Reply
  10. Kaylyn says

    June 30, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    That is so cute! I actually think I am going to make some for my daughters for hair bows for the 4th of July this week. So creative.

    Reply
  11. Style Sisters says

    June 26, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    So so cute!! So cute and creative! Come link up to centerpiece Wednesday linky party and share your post with us. http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2013/06/4th-of-july-decorations-and-centerpiece.html
    Karin

    Reply
  12. AMBER EDWARDS says

    June 19, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Oh my goodness! That is so stinking cute!! I would put it on an alligator clip and use it for my daughter’s hair.

    Reply
  13. Susan @ Oh My! Creative says

    May 26, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    So cute…I love it and pinned it!

    Have a great holiday weekend!
    Susan

    Reply
  14. Gigi B says

    June 26, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Love the pin…… I gotta make one or two! Thanks for sharing..

    Reply
  15. lej619 says

    June 23, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    absolutely stunning!!! Thanks for the tutorial!!!

    Reply
  16. Millie says

    June 23, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    Absolutely super and thanks for the tutorial!

    Reply
  17. TracyMB @ Crows Feet Chic says

    June 22, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    Lovely pin!

    Reply
  18. 104640003827828098023 says

    June 22, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    I love this Pin!!!

    Reply
  19. Sarah Larsen says

    June 22, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    The buttons are a great detail! 🙂

    I would love for you to share this at my Flaunt It Friday Link Party. Make sure you enter for the great giveaway too! 🙂 http://www.blissfulbucketlist.com/2012/06/flaunt-it-friday-2.html

    [email protected]
    http://www.blissfulbucketlist.com

    Reply
  20. Rachel says

    June 21, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    This is so dang cute! I love all things red, white and blue. I’d love for you to share this at my link party. http://adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com/2012/06/terrific-tuesdays-20.html
    Rachel

    Reply
  21. Holly Lefevre says

    June 21, 2012 at 2:03 AM

    Michele…this is one of my favorite’s EVER! Of course I am a sucker for patriotic anything. So cute.

    Reply
  22. Ami Allison says

    June 20, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    Oh my gosh!! This is so stinking cute!!! I hope you wont mind if a ton of us totally copy it!!! I LOVE IT!

    Reply
  23. Tauni says

    June 20, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    You’re adorable! I think that this is such a fun fresh take on the accessory pin and I am such a sucker for anything patriotic…Thanks for sharing it with me. Love your guts!

    xoxo, T.

    Reply
  24. Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts says

    June 20, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Thanks for linking to TAke-A-Look Tuesday – you were featured today!!
    –Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com

    Reply
  25. [email protected] says

    June 20, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    So cute and rustic! You could even make a bunch to string together and call it a banner or bunting! great job! http://www.craftbaby.com

    Reply
  26. Maria Filomena says

    June 20, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    beatiful!!!!!!!!!
    beatiful!

    hugs

    Maria Filomena,
    de Portugal

    Reply
  27. TheMoonAndMe says

    June 20, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    This is so cute! If I only had the time. 🙂
    It would be awesome on a larger scale, too!
    Thanks!
    Kelly

    Reply
  28. Miss Cinti - my poppet says

    June 20, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    Looks lovely, I bet it could be adapted to all sorts of occasions.
    x cinti

    Reply
  29. Connie says

    June 19, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Really great! Love this post, please link it up with me Wednesday on Wow Us Wednesday.

    Reply
  30. karen k says

    June 19, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    So cute and easy to make. I am hosting book club next week and like to make small gifts to give the members. This is what I will make this time! Thanks for the idea. Karen

    Reply
  31. Marcie says

    June 19, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    I love this! I want to try to make one. If it turns out half way decent I’ll have to send you a picture. 🙂 I would love for you to share on my linky party!
    http://www.igottatrythat.com/p/blog-hop-linky-colde.html
    Thanks,
    Marcie @ http://www.IGottaTryThat.com

    Reply
  32. Colette says

    June 19, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Visiting from Sugar Bee – love the tutorial pics!

    Reply
  33. Nicole Estes says

    June 19, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    This is such a cool pin. I’d love for you to link up at http://www.doodlesandstitches.com/2012/06/fabulous-friday-link-party-6.html. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  34. Chrissy Couture says

    June 19, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    very cute idea! Love it! 🙂

    absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com

    Reply
  35. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    June 18, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    How clever, and, to quote Kellie, “festive.” I love it. 🙂

    Reply
  36. nest of posies says

    June 18, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    it’s so festive!!! i’ve got to get some red white & blue going on for me & the kids. can’t believe the 4th is 2 weeks away!

    thanks for the idea!

    xo
    kellie

    Reply
  37. [email protected] says

    June 17, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    This is adorable!! Great tutorial…so nice and thorough. And in total envy of your beautiful wreath {which I think I may have already pinned at some point?!}. Would be delighted for you to link up with us at Mop It Up Mondays: http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/06/mop-it-up-mondays-21-with-give-away.html

    {HUGS},
    kristi

    Reply
  38. Kristin says

    June 17, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    This is so cute! I love it on the denim purse and love your wreath in the background even more =)

    Visiting from Flamingo Toes!

    Reply
  39. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    June 16, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    SUPER CUTE! Crossing my fingers you’ll share at my party! Saturdays at Seven!

    XO, Aimee

    Reply
  40. [email protected] says

    June 16, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    This is rad, I wanna make it!! I hope you will link up with me here:
    http://www.thegingerbreadblog.com/2012/06/sweet-saturday-link-party-v43.html

    Reply
  41. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    June 16, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    So CUTE!! Crossing my fingers you’ll share at my party! Saturdays at Seven! XO, Aimee

    Reply
  42. Winnie says

    June 16, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    This is just beautiful!

    Reply
  43. Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says

    June 16, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    I love how you adapated your fabulous wreath idea to a pin and how versatile it is. Just perfect. And thanks for the great tutorial.

    Reply
  44. Natasha SerenityYou says

    June 16, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    love this great work

    Reply
  45. Navy Wifey Peters says

    June 16, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    Cute! Thanks for posting this tutorial! I will absolutely have to make this.

    Reply
  46. Vanessa Barker says

    June 15, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    What a perfect little addition to every outfit. I’d love to have you come link up at my Tutorial Tuesday http://www.ourthriftyideas.com/2012/06/tutorial-tuesday-10.html

    Reply
  47. mary kathryn @ mathews family happenings says

    June 15, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    will definitely be giving this a try! I’m visiting from the TT&J party

    Reply
  48. Patricia Purcell says

    June 15, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    That is so cute, and your directions were terrific! I think I’ll make some of these with my daughter. They’d be fun gifts for her friends!

    Reply
  49. Susan Rain n Roses says

    June 15, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    ….love the pin…:)

    Reply
  50. Paula says

    June 15, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    Very cute! I’d wear this on my shirt or on my bag. It also would look cute on a wreath.

    Reply
  51. Jeanette says

    June 14, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    Love it!

    Reply
  52. Katie's Nesting Spot says

    June 14, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    Oh that’s darling, LOVE!

    Reply
    • Katie's Nesting Spot says

      June 20, 2012 at 10:03 PM

      I’m back to let you know I decided to feature it in this week’s A Crafty Soiree. It’ll be up at midnight EST. Come by and check out your feature when you get a chance. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
  53. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    June 13, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Love, love, love, love, LOVE!!! So doggone CUTE! Pinning immediately 😉
    <3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
    http://igottacreate.blogspot.com
    Wildly Original Linky Party is open

    Reply
  54. Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says

    June 13, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    This is super darling Michele!! I love the little buttons and it’s so great that you can use it as a brooch to wear or as a little pop of fun on a bag!

    Reply
  55. Terry says

    June 13, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    I love this! I might just have to make one of these and put on my jean jacket that I never wear and actually wear it!

    Reply

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