Easy, Inexpensive Wreath for All Seasons

by Cheryl @ Artzzle

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As I searched through HOMETALK the other day, I was reminded of a wonderful rag wreath project we did as kids. This really is one of the best crafts out there, because almost any age can do this, and the beautiful results are foolproof. Supplies are things we all have around the house, or items easily found at any Big Box store. All you need is fabric, a wire frame and scissors, and any decorations or ribblon you want to add. That’s it!

This is finished project DECORATED. NOTE: All decorations are semi-permanently attached, as to be easily removed and replaced with your next look.

This is finished project sans decorations. You can use almost any fabric. As kids we used to experiment with all types of fabrics, including tulle and netting. A simple wire hanger can be shaped into a circle for your wreath form. I wanted extra bulk and depth so I did two rows, using a multi-level form.

Cut your fabric into strips that are approximately 6 inches long and 1 – 1 1/2 inches wide. You don’t have to be exact here so don’t worry if some are a bit bigger than that. Now all you do is tie the strips to your form. It’s best to work from the top (front) of you wreath form. On a hanger you won’t have to worry about that.

Remember to have your wreath form face up (back side down) as you work.

Middle layer is done and outer layer is nearly finished too.

This shows what the back side of the wreath looks like, on the almost completed project.

If you have a few random longer pieces, just give them a quick haircut. Hop over to the blog and search for Wreath to see this and other uses of this project.

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Cheryl @ Artzzle on Aug 13, 2015
I don't really know what it is. I bought it a long time back at a garage sale. It's stiff, but transparent and has copper threads in it. Then there is a copper design almost like paint, on the surface. It's wonderful for this project because the stiffness lets the wreath stand well. Guess I would just check at a fabric shop in their specialty department. Good luck.

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Julie Durfee on Aug 13, 2015
Super cute! It looks like this is one project I can tackle! :) Do you know approximately how much fabric you used?

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- Cheryl @ Artzzle on Aug 13, 2015
  @Julie Durfee Ooh, all these hard questions LOL. Not sure as what I bought was just a big remnant at a garage sale. I'm estimating maybe 1/2 - 3/4 yard at 42" width? Just not sure. Sorry.
  
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