Monday, July 23, 2012

Knotted Burlap Wreath

100_5131
I have been wanting to make a burlap wreath…I bought the burlap a several months ago.  It is actually a burlap tree wrap, four inches wide with a few blue threads in it. 
100_5121
I couldn’t decide how I wanted to do this…trying to figure it out, I came up with the idea of knotting the burlap every so often (sorry, but I did not measure it out) and gluing the knot onto the wreath base.
100_5104
It’s not perfect, but it is quite cute.  I suppose if a person wanted to be perfect, you could make the distance between the knots exactly the same.  Not my thing, though, so I just knotted willy nilly!
100_5108
Here’s what I used:
100_5096
I started with a grapevine wreath, but you could also use any other old wreath (my grapevine wreath was an old one that I had pulled the old decorations off of).  I bought the tree wrap here.  I got a 100 yard roll of it for around $10. 
100_5098
I started knotting the burlap and hot gluing it on!
100_5100
The whole process took no more than half an hour.  I am going to use it outside on a tree near my driveway.
100_5116
I am linking to these great parties!
Signature
Visit thecsiproject.com

34 comments:

Our Pinteresting Family said...

What a beautiful wreath!! Megan

Brooke Arellano said...

That wreath is so creative! I love it! Stopping by from the MMM blog hop and am now your newest follower:) Hope you can come check out Crazy Mama Drama !
http://crazy-mama-drama.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Crazy-Mama-Drama/259491484156846

Liz @ Quirky Vistas said...

So cute and love the knot idea. I would have never thought of that! Thanks!
Liz

Elegant Economies said...

Love it and will definitely try your wreath! Love simple, but pretty wreaths. The great thing about burlap is that you can use it outdoors. Thanks for the idea.
Blessings, Audrey

Monica said...

What a creative wreath, love it! Great blog, I'm now following you via the blog hop and would love a follow back! All the best, Monica

Carrie @ My Favorite Finds said...

So very pretty! You'd never know that you just "knotted willy nilly"! It looks great. Thanks for sharing at our Handmade Tuesdays party.

Jamie Webb said...

I love this wreath! I just got a bunch of burlap and I think this is the wreath that I will make, very cute and seems soo easy!

Unknown said...

A wreath out of a burlap sack? Very creative I must say.I just found your blog from the It pays to be cheap contest.

-Milynn
Love and Whimsy

Erica said...

Rustic and beautiful. Very country chic! :)

Toodie said...

Wow, who'd have thought to knot it like that? Not me, that's for sure. I love the look! Thank you for sharing and giving me some inspiration here.

Nicole @WonkyW said...

I love the rustic look of this wreath - Super Cute! Visiting from Wow Me Wednesday :)

Katie said...

I love this wreath it is just beautiful! I would love for you to share this on my weekly linky party Blog Stalking Thursday! http://www.thecraftyblogstalker.com/2012/07/blog-stalking-thursday-51.html

Donna Wilkes said...

Came over from HoH. It's hard to believe that tree wrap went to create this wonderfully primitive wreath. I would have to hang this in my house!

Distressed Donna Down Home

Amy Kinser said...

What a great wreath! I love it.

So nice visiting with you today.

Amy

Tamsyn said...

Gorgeous!! I love how rustic it looks :)

The Summer Kitchen Girls said...

Great idea!!

BEARKIS said...

Wonderful idea,I adore its rustic look!!!

Unknown said...

I definitely have to try this - LOVE it -
Great job!

Dani - Diane - ATA Girls said...

Love both the idea and the look! Great job!
Joining from the Friday Blog Hop - and new follower.

Following are notes captured during our 1:1 yesterday….

A Proverbs 31 Wife said...

So simple and cool!

andrea@townandprairie said...

I love its natural country texture. Simple decor is always the best! I just love the it's burlap, too!

Honey at 2805 said...

Your wreath is terrific!

cathywhatisoldisnew said...

This is so clever.Love it!! It would be so cute to hangin the fall.

Unknown said...

So cute! I need to get a roll of that burlap!

Unknown said...

now this is a wreath that I think I can make:)

thanks for sharing

Honey at 2805 said...

Thanks for sharing your fabulous wreath at Potpourri Friday! I've been trying to figure out just how and where you tied those bows!?

Heart Vintage Design said...

Love your wreath! Great idea to use the knots : )

Brandi said...

Such a pretty wreath.

Betsy said...

I have been meaning to make one of these. They are super cute. Thanks for the tutorial.

throughbetsyslookingglass.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

I thought my addiction to burlap may have been under control until I saw your awesome wreath! Thank you for sharing, here from Nifty Thrifty and now following :)

Hugs, Tanya
http://twelveoeight.blogspot.com/

cathy@my1929charmer said...

It's adorable, and I like that it doesn't look perfect, adds charm. I love burlap and it's natural texture. Did you use tree burlap roll? Need to be on the look out for it! I've got to say I've never knotted like that. So very rustically pretty! My fingers are crossed you'll share with Sunday's Best tonight - too darn pretty not too!

Stone Cottage Adventures said...

I really like the touch of blue in the burlap. The wreath is wonderful! -Marci

Heidi@OneCreativeMommy.com said...

Beautiful! I love it! I'm hosting a linky party "One Creative Weekend" at OneCreativeMommy.com. I'd love for you to visit and link up this idea and/or anything else you'd like to share.

Jill said...

Looks great Ellen!


Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/