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Rustic Patriotic Wreath

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Making a burlap wreath with an Americana look is a great way to show off the red, white, and blue for any of the patriotic holidays in the US. This wreath has a rustic look to it with the muted colors of the burlap. I can be display from Memorial day through Labor Day or pulled out just for the special patriotic holidays that are throughout the year. 

Rustic Patriotic Wreath Using Burlap

Materials Used:
18 inch wire wreath frame
Twine
Glue
Burlap mesh ribbon
Burlap ribbon with stars
Floral Picks 

I used an 18 inch wire frame from JoAnn’s Fabric and Craft Stores. The red burlap mesh is 21 inches wide and 10 yards long.
 
For this wreath, I started by weaving the red mesh through the wire frame, over and under the inner most part of the frame, all the way around. Then I repeated it on the outermost part.It takes a bit of maneuvering to get the desired look. The beauty of this type of wreath though, is that it is not meant to have uniformity. I paused after three times of going over and under and scrunched it close together before continuing. You want to make sure it’s bunched tightly together to get the full and fluffy look.
 
Once I had the frame full, I added in squares of natural colored burlap to give it some contrast. The squares are folded over to make a puff and then pressed between the wires of the frame.
 

I found these floral picks at Michaels. The metal star and twigs are perfect for this look. It has a long stem which I threaded through the mesh and twisted it to secure it. 

The bow is what really makes this wreath pop. It’s such a simple to make bow. My instructions can be found here. Different types of ribbon will give you lots of different looks.  You’ll need a minimum of three strips of ribbon and a stapler.

Once the bow was completed, I used E6000 glue to attach it to the mesh. This ribbon was very heavy and the weight caused it to droop a bit. That problem was solved by using a piece of twine, wrapped around the bow and then around the wreath and tied off in back. It was easy to tuck the twine out of sight. Another piece of twine was used to make a loop for hanging.


I got the rustic look I was going for and I did it for under twenty dollars.

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We’ll be sharing this at lots of these great parties.

 Looking for other Patriotic Decor Ideas? Check out some of our favorites here.
Beverly

Beverly shares easy, inexpensive craft tutorials, diy projects for the home, coastal decor projects, & thrift store find makeover projects all designed to help you create a beautiful home on a budget.

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    • Thank you, Christine. I’ve tried so many different ways to make bows. Sometimes, trial and error to find just what works for you is the way to go. I’m glad to know my instructions will be helpful!

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  2. Spectacular wreath Beverly! How did I miss this post?!! You make the most adorable wreaths! I love the little star and twig embelishments – they really add pizazz! And you can never go wrong with burlap!! Just Love It! Are you still thinking of the Etsy shop for wreaths?

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    • Thank you, Laurie! I was happy to have found those twigs and stars for this. I’m still thinking about it. I’ve done a little research, but it’s still something that’s in the “thinking about it” stage!

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  3. Hi, ladies ~ I’m visiting from the Party in Your PJs link party. I love this wreath! I do a lot of red, white, and blue decorating in the summer and have been wanting a new wreath. I’m inspired by yours! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Thank you! It’s a pretty simple one to put together. What’s great about using burlap ribbon is it’s forgiving if you need to twist it around to get the right look. Thanks for visiting. Hope you’re having a great week.

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  7. You make such wonderful wreaths. I used to make them and give them away but it can get costly like any craft. I’ll have to make a Canadian theme wreath for July 1st and show my patriotic side.

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    • Thanks so much,Darlene. They can get costly, but I make sure to shop with coupons and I buy lots of the supplies right after a holiday when they are all on clearance. I’d love to your Canadian wreath when you make it.

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  8. I love this look, Beverly! The color combination and texture of this burlap makes it stand out from the usual patriotic wreaths. And by adding a darling bow that has another lovely pattern and color – “everything looks better with a bow” – makes it “pop” even more! You’ve certainly created a beautiful rustic patriotic wreath!

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    • Thank you, Gail. I’m delighted that you like it. I worried a little that there were too many combinations of colors in it, but it suited me. I agree, everything is better with a bow!

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    • Thank you. Burlap can be a pain to worth with, but the best part of making a wreath with it is that it’s pretty forgiving if you make a mistake. It’s easy to bunch it up again and try it a different way.

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  12. I love burlap.. feels very “early American history” to me. The ribbon is the perfect touch… have to look for that! (visiting from “CelebrateTheUSA”)

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    • I love crafting with burlap and I agree, it has a early American feel to it. Thank you and thanks for linking up at Celebrate the USA Party.

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