Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Trying My Hand at Burlap Wreath Making

I've been pinning and  admiring the simple rustic elegance of burlap wreaths for about a year now. Every time I've seen them at craft shows and online they always range anywhere from 30 to even 60 dollars or more. Our ceremony backdrop is a made from old doors and the venue has a wreath hanger on it for anyone that wants to decorate.
The other day on one of my many craft store adventures (I'm addicted) I decided to finally attempt my own burlap wreath. Now, wreath making is new territory for me. I've never so much as decorated a Christmas wreath. The needs for the project are simple, a couple yards of burlap, a wreath frame, wire (if you intend on putting it outdoors) and whatever decorations you desire. For directions I simply googled "How to make a burlap wreath" and presto! Simple instructions that any beginner can follow.
My wreath is not finished yet. I bought a larger frame and didn't make up for the size difference with the right amount of burlap. Another fun fact, the bigger the loops the more fabric you need. I also didn't think of that. All a beginners mistake I suppose. Here is a photo of the start of my wreath.
Good luck and happy crafting!

Friday, February 20, 2015

What I'm About

This blog is kind of like a catch all for my favorite things. Sometimes I like to blog about health and fitness and other times I'll post a craft or a recipe. Either way I am very active and I like light hearted and happy things and people. Feel free to follow along!

My first real post will follow shortly.