I’m Kierste, from brown paper packages, and I have really been looking forward to this blog swap with Steph. Is her blog fantastic, or what? So many fun ideas and projects…love it! I’m so glad to be here!
I am excited to share a tutorial with you today, but I have to say, it is totally different than what I had originally planned. I had had this idea mulling around my head for about a month, and I couldn’t wait to try it. I bought the materials, and was ready to begin last weekend.
Well…you know how some projects just aren’t meant to be? That’s what happened this time around. It was NOT working, and I ended up scrapping the whole thing. I was left with this giant canvas drop cloth, but I was bound and determined to to still use it. I’m so glad I did, because I love what came of it!
CANVAS DROP CLOTH WREATH
ITEMS YOU NEED:
- canvas drop cloth (I purchased mine at Home Depot–painting section)
- floral wire wreath, or Styrofoam wreath
- ribbon or fabric
- any desired embellishments
Lay one strip across the top of the wreath.
Take the ends and cross them underneath the wreath.
Bring up the ends again, and tie them in a knot. Repeat until the wreath is completely covered.
When the wreath is filled, you will have spaces in between the knots. To fill these spaces, take your strips (same size), and just tie them in regular knots in between each already existing knot. (you won’t be wrapping them around first, just tying them.) They will be longer than the first knots you tied, and this will fill in the wreath and give it some dimension.
When you’re finished, this is what it will look like:
Other ideas? You could hang it by ribbon or fabric in a large chunky frame. Want more color? Embellish it with fabric or burlap flowers…you could even make some for different seasons or holidays and switch them out. The canvas is heavy duty and water resistant, so it’s perfect for hanging on your front door.
Thanks so much, Steph, for having me. It was a pleasure!
I hope you have all enjoyed this tutorial, and that you will come on by to say hi.
I’d love to have you!
Have a great weekend!
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Cute wreath! It is really similar to one I made a few months ago using gingham fabrics! So easy and inexpensive to make.
That looks really striking against the black door!
I think this is a great idea and if you wanted you could always splash it with some paint for some extra color!
Beautiful idea and a great tutorial. I love projects that don't look skimpy. This wreath is full and fabulous! Love it!
Wow, what a great idea…and cheap too! Love it. Glad you were able to turn a not so good project into a fabulous one!
It truly is a beautiful idea and I can see how you could actually attach flowers or other embellishments to it and change it for the different seasons. Thanks for sharing
Super cute!! I need a wreath that I can switch out during different seasons and this would be perfect!!