Burlap Scrap Wreath
OK, I’m calling this a Burlap Scrap Wreath because not only is it made out of burlap scraps; this wreath is also made out of craft scraps. It is made out of plumbing insulation, burlap left over from my burlap stenciled placemats, frames from my daughter’s butterfly themed birthday party, tulle from my daughters Alice costume for Halloween this year, and a ribbon I saved from a birthday present last year. So, technically, since I recycled items I already had this wreath cost me less than $1.00! I had to purchase the plumber’s insulation tube for $1.97, but I cut it in half to make two wreaths.
Materials:
- 3’ plumber’s insulation tube
- Duct tape
- Burlap
- Hot glue
- Small frames
- Computer (optional)
- Tulle scraps
- Ribbon
First, I made the wreath out of the tube by securing it with duct tape. I have made this wreath and this wreath out of this tube and it works great. I would suggest wrapping the entire wreath with duct tape, once you massage out the lumps and get the perfect circle. That’s the key, massage and maneuver the wreath until you get the perfect circular shape.
Note: If you are adding decorations on the heavy side, reinforce the entire wreath with duct tape before decorating it so it maintains shape. It’s not necessary if you are making wreaths similar to my other wreaths using plumber’s insulation.
Next wrap the wreath with burlap strips. I used hot glue to attach each strip. After the wreath is wrapped, you can begin decorating it. I painted these dollar bin frames black and printed out the letters of my last name to but in each frame. I also made burlap flowers and hot glued a cluster to the right side. I added some white tulle as well to add some contrast.
Finally, I used a ribbon to hang my wreath. That’s it! Hope you like my wreath that cost me less than $1.00! Hope you try it out!
