DIY Burlap Blues Coastal Beach Wreath
I’ve got the blues today…
The Burlap Blues.
I wanted to share a little something I whipped up while I was down in Southern California on vacation.
My sister and I were feeling crafty one day and we decided to gather up some supplies and see what we could come up with! She had some clean slates (blank wreaths) so I thought I would play with those while she painted some wood tool boxes she made. We popped on the TV, visited and crafted.
You know I tend to lean towards a certain crafty style… so my wreath was, say it with me now… “Cheap & Easy”. I know… but it’s just ME.
I used some scrap fabric. Well, it became scrap fabric. lol. My sis had bags of clothes to donate and I put a few things to good use! White jeans and some pin striped jammie bottoms became my fabric flowers and bunting.
I snipped and ripped to get the frayed edges for the knotted, jute twine bunting.
I tied the twine straight to the grapevine wreath. Super casual.
The flowers are twisted, rolled and glued to a piece of fabric cut in a circle, then adhered directly onto the wreath.
Lastly, it was topped of with a big, fat, burlap bow!
I added a bit of floral/craft wire to the back to act as a hanger… and called it done.
I love the beachy, coastal vibe of the blue and white. It just felt like Summer to me as it came together. I hope you like cheap & easy too!
If so, then you are in the right place. xo Shannon
Angela says
Hi Shannon! I love this wreath! So simple and cute! I’ve got to learn how to make those flowers!! Coming from the Pinterest Party!! You’re the best, girl!!~~Angela
Callie @ Callie's Crafts says
Vistiting from Debbie-doo’s Pinterest Blitz. I pinned your wreath! I love the flowers. I have a naked wreath that needs some decorations. Thanks for the inspiration.
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Super! This one was really simple, glad you like it!
Lori says
You are a hoot!! I love this!! Super cute!!
Jen says
This is gorgeous!! I love making rolled flowers out of my old clothes. Lately I’ve been making headbands for my baby girl, but now I want to make a pretty wreath!!
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Oh my, if I had a girl, I think the poor thing would be dripping in flowers and glitter! lol. What a great idea.
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Piper Pixie says
Yes! Love this:) I’m helping redo a beach cottage in Pismo right now and with a few sea inspired tweaks I made it my own for the entry way! It looks fab so thank you for this post!
Katherine Archer says
I love your beautiful creative mind. I look forward to try what I can. I just love how youve come with ways of crafting at very inexpensive cost.
I truely look forward in getting my creative spirit back.
Thank you for getting me idnspired again. I know my Angel Face Anthony is watching me from Heaven above,
happy that I’m trying to get my craftyness back into full bloom.
not just for my eyes, but everyone who see’s the simple beauty
that with your insperation that flows to me we create not just
beautiful crafts, but we as crafters bring smiles,
memories, n GOD WILLING, Help others to try a new form of
meditaton, for our thoughts are on the artisstness , ahhh, the idea that might just spring just out of
burlap. huh, imagine that. Gods True Gift.A simple process
of imagination. Thanks again Ms. Fox
Sincerely,
Katherine Archer
living in
New Cumbetland,PA 17070
APPOLOGISE FOR THE BOOK,
I’LL Do my best to keep it shorter in my next post to you MsFox♡
Just one more notation, I love the blues tittle, its also my
loving kinda rythem. And thats whst your wreathe takes me to a spiritual place countryside crick n birds just living n singing in hormony n the trees just softly russuseling along.
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Katherine,
Well, I can say that is definitely one of the most beautiful comments I have ever gotten! Who knew burlap was so inspiring. {winks}
I am pleased you found beauty and soul in it, as well as some comfort. Blessings to you, I am very sorry for your loss. I hope you do find solace in crafting and it eases your mind. You take care now! And write a book anytime you like (: Shannon
Tara @ Suburble says
Love it! I’ve got some burlap hanging around here that could use a good project!
I’m excited about your link party! I have a few dollar store crafts that could stretch out in the limelight! 🙂
Susan says
I love that!! Is there any way you could do a short video on how to make those flowers? They’re darling!
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
I put that on my to-do list and next time I make some, I will for sure do that!! Thanks so much for letting me know you wanted one (:
Heather says
What a pretty wreath for summer! Love the fabric flowers mixed with the burlap bow!
T'onna says
Cute wreath! I love the burlap bow and the blue flowers! I’m pinning this!
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Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for pinning (:
Shari @ Turnstyle Vogue says
Cute ! The jute/bow bunting is my favorite.
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
My “tie-it-in-a-knot” cheater bunting? hehe. Thanks!!
Sharon says
I’m in love with that burlap bow, but the blue fabric flowers are definitely competing for my affection. 😉
Trish @ Uncommon says
I love it!! The burlap mixed with the blues is just the perfect coastal combination. I absolutely adore how you made the bow with the little circle in the middle… too cute! Thanks for sharing at Monday Funday!
Take care,
Trish
Heidi @ Decor & More says
Super super cute — now I need to go rummage through our bags of clothes to donate to see what’s in there for crafting!
xo Heidi