I had a lot of fun making this wreath last weekend. It isn't often that I take the time to just let my creative juices flow. I woke up on Saturday morning, pulled out all my supplies and scraps that seemed like they might make a good fall wreath, and this is what I came up with. I am super happy with it! The black lace is actually nylon, from my favorite pair of tights. I have had them for about four years now and last year they got a few holes in them. I kept trying to mend them but it just wasn't going to work out and I was not ready to get rid of them, so now I have found a way to let them live on!
I used the same wreath base from this fabric scrap wreath I made in the spring. I like to keep things semi-permanent around here so they are easy to re-use. This wreath cost me virtually nothing as I just used stuff from around my house but it would still be super cheap to make even if you were buying supplies! Here's the how-to:
Supplies needed:
Burlap
Black lace
Felt, scrapbook paper, buttons, twine, anything else for embellishments you want.
Hot glue
Pins
I started by just wrapping my wreath base in burlap. I cut the burlap into strips about three inches wide so that it would be easier to wrap around. I used the same technique for wrapping as I did in this tutorial. Then I wrapped my nylon around that and pinned the ends together in place in the back with sewing pins. It's hard to put into words but hopefully the picture shows you what I mean.
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That is so cute! How clever to use your old lacy nylons that cant be worn anymore-- a fun way to recycle
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS!! The wreath is absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
So pretty! I love the burlap and lace together.
ReplyDeleteHello ladies! Thank you so much for visiting my party. I am featuring your wreath tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteLove the burlap and lace combo! So pretty! It looks very classy!
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DeleteBeautiful wreath, Sarah! I really like the combination of textures! and the sweet little bird!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun wreath!! I would love to have you come share your great ideas at the link party at 'Or so she says...', happening right now. Hope to see you there! www.oneshetwoshe.com
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful wreath! That lace is so fun!
ReplyDeleteoh I love this! I found you on the Its Overflowing link up. What a beautiful Shabby Chic wreath! I picked up some Halloween inspired lace a couple weeks ago and have been sitting on it waiting for some inspiration. Found it here. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and creative! I hope you will link this up to the Fall, Halloween Wreaths challenge over at my blog, The CSI Project.
ReplyDeleteYou can start linking up Wednesday night! Come on over!!!
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Burlap and lace. How lovely! Stopped in from A Bowl Full of Lemons!
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ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! I have a ton of burlap I bought for another project and I might just have to use it here instead. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share this week! Have a wonderful week.
Michelle
Featuring YOU today! :)
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Wow, this is gorgeous! I recently made a wreath for my daughter's birthday using crepe paper. I love how it turned out and it was sooooo cheap!!! This one you made is incredible!!!
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