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You are here: Home / Uncategorized / {Tutorial} Red Burlap Wreath

{Tutorial} Red Burlap Wreath

23 · Jan 13, 2011 · 73 Comments

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I have been so impressed with some of the beautiful, yet simple, wreaths out in blog land.  So…I thought I must make one of my own.  I decided that my material of choice would be…

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…you guessed it, burlap.  I know, I know.  I just love the stuff.

What you will need is…

  • Burlap (the amount varies depending on the size of your wreath base.  I used about 1 1/2 yards.)
  • Wreath base (I used a 12 inch ring)
  • Hot glue
  • Spray paint to match the color of your burlap.

1.  I spray painted the ring red so that the overall color of the wreath would be uniform.  If you leave it white there is a chance the white will show through the burlap.

{Funny story…notice the tape?  I broke the wreath when I gently  tossed it on the ground to paint it.  Be careful, those joints break easily!!}

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2.  Cut burlap into 5 inch squares.

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3.  Fold burlap  in half and then in half again.

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4.  Holding the folded corner, round off the top of the square.

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Your burlap will then look like this…

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5.  Grab the center of the burlap and gather to look like a flower.

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6.  Snip off the folded point of the flower.

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7.  Apply hot glue to the tip. {Don’t you just love the red fingers?}

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8.  Glue to the wreath base.

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9.  Repeat until your base is fully covered and looks like this:

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Now I have something lovely to put on my door for Valentine’s Day!! (Shhhh! It’s good for Christmas too.)

{Update}  Many people have been wondering where I purchased the red burlap.  I found mine at Hobby Lobby.  Sorry Vegas friends…I bought what was left on the bolt!

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  1. melissa says

    January 13, 2011 at 11:35 am

    oh wow! love this. it turned out beautiful! i've been looking for burlap….where did you find it??

    Reply
  2. CandaceAshley says

    January 13, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    These are all gorgeous wreaths, and great tutorials! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Amanda says

    January 13, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    I love it! Gorgeous and easy peasy, my type of project!

    Reply
  4. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top says

    January 13, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    I *love * this!!!! I may just have to make one of these. 😉 Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  5. Stacy says

    January 13, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    Ooooo! I didn't even know they made red burlap!!! How did I not know that? I {heart} burlap AND red is my favorite color! I just bookmarked this one 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  6. [email protected] Walk says

    January 13, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    Oooooo! Love it! I have a bunch of empty Christmas wreath hooks in my apartment with nothing on them. I may have to try it!

    Reply
  7. Christene says

    January 13, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    I've been searching for just the right wreath to adorn my door after removing my Christmas wreath. It's been so sad and nekked. This is PERFECT! And just think of the possibilities! I love the fluffy, soft look while still having a kind of rustic edge. Well done, red fingertips and all!

    Reply
  8. Nancy Watson says

    January 13, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    I love it!!! But, Where in the world do I get red burlap from? Joanns?

    Reply
  9. Allison says

    January 13, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    Beautiful! Burlap is so versatile! Thanks for linking up!

    Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    January 13, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    Ooh that's pretty! I love how versatile it is- Valentines and Christmas?!? Perfect! Thanks for the great idea, I'll be linking.

    Reply
  11. Haley K says

    January 13, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    Oh Heather nice work! I just got some tan burlap at the store today…maybe I'll create the wreathe with the tan burlap, and then Valentine's-it-up and hang it with some extra-wide red or pink ribbon. Thanks for the great tutorial! Can I ask you, where would you get red burlap?

    Reply
  12. The Autocrat: Haley says

    January 13, 2011 at 10:25 pm

    Super fabulous! I am totally lovin' red right now!

    Reply
  13. Ashley says

    January 13, 2011 at 10:48 pm

    this is seriously amazing!!!! i'm on it! 🙂

    Reply
  14. Madigan at madiganmade says

    January 13, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    Love the simplicity of just red… Gorgeous!

    Reply
  15. Melissa says

    January 14, 2011 at 12:30 am

    Be still my heart! I LOVE IT!

    Many Blessings,
    Melissa

    Reply
  16. Laura says

    January 14, 2011 at 2:17 am

    Oh my gosh. This is beautiful. I'm going to link it on my craft blog- http://aftrroadmap.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  17. Candi @ Sweet Designs Boutique says

    January 14, 2011 at 2:38 am

    I love all the wreaths that I keep seeing on blogs.

    Reply
  18. PartyMom says

    January 14, 2011 at 3:13 am

    Hi there! I hopped over through Someday Craft, and have to say how much I love this (and I wish I'd had it for my party last month) I'm just now starting to see the versatility and beauty in burlap. I'm a total convert, and love how you applied it here!

    Reply
  19. Judith @ Creating Balance says

    January 14, 2011 at 5:06 am

    love love love

    Reply
  20. Kyra @ RACKS and Mooby says

    January 14, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    Wow – gorgeous! Not sure my fingers could handle all that cutting and glueing! LOL. Great job!

    Reply
  21. Staci J says

    January 14, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    This is sooo gorgeous! Thanks for the tutorial, I'm so making one!! i featured you on my blog today, stop by and grab a button if you'd like:)
    http://justsewsassy.com/2011/01/14/feature-friday-cupids-picks/

    Reply
  22. Amy (naptimecrafters) says

    January 14, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    LOVE it- Thanks for auditioning for American Crafter!

    Reply
  23. ificould says

    January 14, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!! I posted a link: http://ificould-ificould.blogspot.com/2011/01/burlap-valentines-wreath.html

    Thanks for sharing!!
    Missy

    Reply
  24. muralimanohar says

    January 14, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    You had me at red. :p Very cool! 😀

    Reply
  25. [email protected] says

    January 14, 2011 at 8:59 pm

    Gorgeous!!! I'm going to have to hunt down some red burlap now, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  26. My Greenbrae Cottage says

    January 15, 2011 at 12:53 am

    SO cute! You can get red burlap at JoAnne's fabric, too.
    I made a fabric wreath similar to yours but from pink fabrics. I was looking for a burlap craft, this is super cute!
    http://mygreenbraecottage.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-pretty-n-pink-valentines-day-wreath.html

    Reply
  27. Lucy Designs says

    January 15, 2011 at 12:56 am

    Wow! so cute, now I want a Valentines wreath!

    Reply
  28. nila1920 says

    January 15, 2011 at 1:57 am

    What a lovely deep color of red you chose! Very pretty!

    Reply
  29. Pam says

    January 15, 2011 at 2:08 am

    this is beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial! I'll be doing this one very soon!

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  30. The Loops says

    January 15, 2011 at 3:15 am

    I love all of these wreaths! Thanks for the tutorial. I am your newest follower! I'd love it if you followed back!

    http://theloops13.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  31. Aretusa says

    January 15, 2011 at 9:42 am

    This blog is simply adorable.
    I immediatly become your follower and will add you on my favouite's list.
    See You!
    http://petitepoohmonamour.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  32. Andrea says

    January 15, 2011 at 11:05 am

    I love it! This will be a perfect replacement for my Christmas wreath that's still hanging up! Ha!

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  33. Trisha @ The Sweet Survival says

    January 15, 2011 at 6:38 pm

    I have an obsession with burlap! This is adorable.

    Reply
  34. L says

    January 15, 2011 at 7:15 pm

    So cute… Would love for you to add this to my link party: http://www.thetreasurist.blogspot.com Just click on Thursday Treasures link at top of page.

    Reply
  35. A Green Jelly Bean says

    January 15, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    How pretty and cheery for the middle of winter and Valentine's!

    Reply
  36. BirthdayPartyBabble.com says

    January 15, 2011 at 9:28 pm

    Love, Love, Love, this. I was just saying I was going to use this as a huge candle ring for a cranberry inspired birthday party theme.

    Reply
  37. April says

    January 16, 2011 at 2:10 am

    This is so adorable! I was thinking of making a red burlap wreath but couldnt figure how to do! I was just going to tie strips to a wreath form but I didn't think that would look very good so I just forgot about it. I am so glad I found your tutorial. Your wreath is so pretty. I would love for you to link it to my Sew Crafty Saturday Party!

    http://wildflowersandwhimsy.blogspot.com/2011/01/sew-crafty-saturday-adventure-date.html

    Reply
  38. [email protected] Crafty Home says

    January 16, 2011 at 3:25 am

    Gorgeous! I have never seen red burlap, hope I can find some because I totally want to make this. I hope you'll share it on my weekend linky party!

    Reply
  39. Laura Sennott says

    January 16, 2011 at 3:35 am

    I love this wreath!!! I am working on a red one too. Come check out my blog in a few days. I hope to have it done. Just beautiful!

    Reply
  40. Chiara says

    January 16, 2011 at 4:10 am

    Beautiful, and I LOVE how you said to cut off the point to glue. I have tried this flower before and failed due to the point. Thank you!

    Reply
  41. AllieMakes! says

    January 16, 2011 at 4:52 am

    VERY sweet! And the tutorial is great! Thank you for sharing!
    You should come link this up to my weekly Thursday through Sunday Making It With Allie Link Party! I think it would make a Fabulous addition!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

    Reply
  42. [email protected] says

    January 17, 2011 at 3:44 am

    I love this wreath. There are a lot of wreaths all over blogland, I think this is one of my all-time favs!
    great job!

    Reply
  43. Coordinately Yours says

    January 17, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    Darling! I look forward to creating one myself!
    I just finished a monogram wreath and posted diy instructions http://julieblanner.blogspot.com/2010/12/monogram-wreath.html

    Reply
  44. Mary Ellen says

    January 18, 2011 at 4:19 am

    love it

    Reply
  45. 5Star Digital Scrapbooking says

    January 19, 2011 at 3:12 am

    this is beautiful and perfect for valentines

    Reply
  46. Handy Man, Crafty Woman says

    January 19, 2011 at 3:41 am

    That is so pretty!

    Reply
  47. Jane @ Jane's Junk and Treasures says

    January 19, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    This is so cute!!
    I am so going to make one!!!

    Reply
  48. Leslie says

    January 19, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    I love this adorable wreath! I featured it today on Hoo's got talent! Thanks for linking up to the party! Hoot Hoot!

    Reply
  49. Allison @ House of Hepworths says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:21 am

    You've been featured because you rock and I love your project!!

    Hookin' Up with HoH #33

    Stop by and grab a button! You deserve it. 😉

    ~Allison @ House of Hepworths

    Reply
  50. Isabel says

    January 20, 2011 at 6:25 am

    WOW! I TOTALLY LOVE THIS!! Specially because it only requires three things! No-brainer!! Did I say how much I love it?!?! BTW, Im a new follower, found you through one pretty thing!

    Reply
  51. This is me! says

    January 20, 2011 at 7:43 pm

    I LOVE RED BURLAP TOO! I have some leftover from Christmas, and I've been looking for the perfect wreath for my front door! I'm off to Hobby Lobby to get the foam wreath!
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Margaret Currie says

      October 28, 2012 at 6:15 am

      how do I find the instructions for this wreath. thanks

      Reply
  52. Stacey says

    January 21, 2011 at 11:20 am

    Stacey at http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com

    What a pretty little creation. The red is amazing! I picked up burlap in the Walmart aisle the other day although I am unsure if they have red…I most certainly will be checking today! I need to make this!!!
    Stacey

    Reply
  53. Gay Vaughan says

    January 26, 2011 at 4:58 am

    Thanks for linking to my party! Just thought I would let you know this is great and you are a Superstar! Featured this!
    ~Gay~
    itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com

    Reply
  54. Rebekah says

    January 26, 2011 at 9:59 pm

    I just wanted to tell you that you inspired me to make one of these beautiful red burlap wreaths! I used a 12" heart wreath form, and put it on our front door for Valentine's day! Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
  55. Cabby Crafter says

    January 28, 2011 at 5:26 am

    This is so pretty! I love how red the burlap is. Got to hop to HLobby and grab me some burlap

    Reply
  56. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    April 2, 2011 at 2:51 am

    Really pretty and I love the red burlap!

    Reply
  57. Jasey says

    April 2, 2011 at 3:24 am

    Where in the world did you find red burlap? Beautiful!

    Happy Day,
    Jasey @ Crazy Daisy
    crazyjayzplace.blogspot.com

    Reply
  58. Karen says

    April 3, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    This is so gorgeous. I'd love it for Christmas.

    Reply
  59. Lorena says

    October 26, 2011 at 7:50 am

    found you via pinterest. LOVE LOVE LOVE this wreath, it really took something simple and ordinary (burlap) and created something stunning and beautiful that I would definately fit in with my style! I thank you humbly for this great picture tutorial for clumsy DIY’ers like I.

    Reply
  60. Alida says

    December 1, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    I love the red burlap and the tutorial. I so want to do this!

    I’d love to invite you to share this project at my Thingamajig Thursday party going on now.

    Alida
    radcrafter.com

    Reply
  61. Dot says

    January 17, 2012 at 9:19 am

    This is the most wonderful idea ~~!!~~ I live in the country and this would really brighten anyone’s day. Thank you & Kisses to you Heather for sharring this ~!~

    Reply
  62. JoAnn says

    June 13, 2012 at 6:02 pm

    LOVE this! I have hard time finding the red as well in our area. Making this version. Isn’t burlap awesome!?!
    Come check out mine 🙂
    JoAnn
    sweetpepperrose.blogspot.com

    Reply
  63. celia says

    October 20, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Making this tonight. Got my red burlap & ready to go. Have you ever used a pipe insulator for your base? You buy them at Home Depot or Lowes. They cost less than $2 and they are 6′ long. Cut it the length you want then duct tape ends together to form circle. Much cheaper & you can make several from one pipe insulator.

    Reply
  64. Brittany says

    November 17, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    I am standing in Joanns right now and they have burlap in red, green, white and black. Just thought people here might want to know :). Thanks for the tutorial!

    Reply
  65. Carolyn says

    November 30, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    Am getting ready to do this same wreath but in natural colored Burlap and madras plaid placed throughout. I’ll post a pic when I’m done. Thanks for the inspiration! 🙂

    Carolyn

    Reply

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