This t-shirt sheet was destined for the trash! It had several holes and was stretched beyond belief!
Upcycled Patriotic Wreath
$5
1 Hour
Easy
This t-shirt sheet had seen better days but I kept in the linen closet because I just knew I could use it for something. Surely, I'm not the only one who keeps sheets with holes in hopes of a cool project!
I snipped through the elastic on one side and ripped the fabric until I reached the other side.
I tied strips of the sheet around a floral ring with a simple crossover then a twist.
After twisting each tie, I scrunched the fabric to meet the previous tie on.
I did that until the entire ring {minus an inch gap at the top for my hanger} was covered. Doesn't really look like a wreath, I know...
...but, if you gather all the ends and flip them to the edge, you'll reveal the center and...
...it will look more like a wreath!
For my hanger, I used a pair of jeans my son had outgrown. I cut two small snips in the bottom then ripped upwards, creating a raw edge on the side.
I used a paint pen to draw on a few stars ;)
What project would be complete with hot glue? I used it here to adhere my denim hanger.
I also used it to attach a lace bow.
That same lace made for a great hanger in the back.
A little fluffing and it's ready to hang!
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Janet Krugon Jan 23, 2017I want to try this in green for St. Paddy's Day. I made a red, white and blue one out of hankies last year.
Carole Thomason May 27, 2017Canada's 150th birthday is coming July 1st. This would be great in red and white. Happy Birthday Canada
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Could you use a bleach pen on the denim instead of the paint?
I doubt you could use a bleach pen. It would run and spread outward. Maybe if you put some Crisco or Vaseline to out line the star; then you have to remove that stain.
How do you hang it exactly?
About how long were your strips for the wreath? I suppose if too long they'd start to droop? Is the center piece something from Hobby Lobby or Michaels-type stores? Cute, cute idea....God Bless America!!