Living on Cypress Hill: wreath

Hi all! Mom has been busy with all of the end-of-the-school-year stuff, so I thought I'd share with you a project I did this past weekend. I know these wreaths are out all over blogland, but I still want to show it off anyway! ;)

I took a wire hanger out of my closet and bent it to form a circle. (Yes, sadly, I still have a couple of those wire hangers in my closet…YIKES!) I cut 4 inch strips of burlap and threaded the wire through it folding the burlap over itself 5 or 6 times.

I didn't worry about having the strips perfectly straight nor the folds facing the same direction. I love this wreath because you have lots of room for error! That’s what makes it unique and fun!

It took about 4 yards of burlap to complete the entire wreath because I wanted it really full. Once I got to the end of the wire, I wrapped the ends over each other using needle nose pliers. I then taped it a little for extra reinforcement ;) I pulled some of the burlap over the tape to hide it.

When I bought the burlap at Hobby Lobby, (be sure to show them the 40% off coupon on your phone if it isn’t already on sale!) I also picked up the cute flower to put on the wreath. I just cut the stem off and hot glued it over the area that the wire ends were connected.

Sorry I don't have the best pics! I only have my phone to use. :(

Thanks for letting me share with you! I'm sure Mom will be back next week!

Stay safe until next time!

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Burlap Wreath

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