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How to Make Burlap Wreath

Learn How to Make a Burlap Wreath. This DIY burlap wreath is very simple to make and turns out gorgeous for less than $15.
Prep Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Keyword: How to Make Burlap Wreath
Yield: 1 Wreath
Author: One Crazy Mom

Equipment

  • Foam Form (make from pool noodle if you can to save money)
  • 30 feet of Burlap Ribbon (5-1/2" wide)
  • Floral Pins
  • Wide Ribbon
  • Wooden Letter

Instructions

  • Step 1. First, cut a bunch of burlap squares. I thought about buying burlap by the yard, which is a little cheaper than the ribbon, but burlap is very messy to cut. The premade ribbon is nice because the ends are finished and won't unravel.
  • Step 2. Continue to cut one whole ribbon and then about 3/4 of the second ribbon. Then connect the squares. Take one square and bring two opposite corners together, making a triangle.
  • Step 3. Fold the other points down. It should meet the other two corners. Then fold point A down to meet the corners. Now you have one nice little poof.
  • Step 4. You are going to take this poof and attach it to your wreath.
  • Step 5. Use one of your floral pins and push it through all four corners of your poof and the foam form. Make sure you don't put your pin in the very corner of your burlap or it might unravel. Continue making your poofs and adding them to your foam form.
  • Step 6. Get out the decorative ribbon. When my foam form was full, I made a basic bow with my chevron ribbon. You can use pipe cleaners or floral wire to attach the bow and twist on the wreath. Then add the flowers and other embellishments, ornaments and more with hot glue.

Expert Tips:

  • Wreath form. Feel free to use a wire wreath form if you do not want to use the pool noodle form. This is an easy substitute for the base. You can get a wire wreath frame at the craft store.
  • Attach securely. Make sure that you use enough pins to secure the burlap squares to the wreath.
  • Full wreath. The wreath should be full and completely covered in burlap squares. You do not want to see any of the wreath form.
  • Pushing the burlap. Push the burlap squares together while creating this wreath so that it is completely covered.

Variations:

  • Seasonal. You can easily change the colors of ribbon or the bow. This makes it easy to create wreaths for each holiday or special occasions.
  • Size. You can use any size wreath form you want. Just adjust the ribbon accordingly to what you need.

Notes

How Many Yards of Burlap Does it Take?
I like to use 30 feet of Burlap Ribbon (5-1/2" wide) to make sure the wreath form is fully covered.