This Grapevine and Burlap Wreath is a simple wreath to make! It’s perfect for all seasons
It’s fall y’all! And for me that means changing up things in the house…it’s time for fall colours, rustic elements and cozy fabrics!
One of the things I’m working on right now is my mantel, as it’s at the centre of my home. So the first thing I tackled for it was a wreath. There’s just something about wreaths that I love! I especially love grapevine wreaths, because of how natural they look, and how pretty they are by themselves.
This week I had a plain grapevine wreath tied up with some burlap, hanging on my pantry door just waiting to be decorated. I thought it looked quite pretty just on its own, with no embellishments, but I just can’t leave things alone.
I wasn’t sure what look I was going for, but when I saw a wreath from Creative Gypsy I was completely inspired! I have a tonne of burlap around, and little bits of scrap fabric everywhere, so I knew I could pull something together! So here’s what I came up with:
I really like how it turned out! It’s rustic, subtle and looks great on my old window frame.
Supplies needed to make a burlap wreath:
- 1 grapevine wreath base
- burlap
- other fabric
- glue gun
How to make a burlap wreath:
- I used an old chunky knit sweater to make the cream coloured rosettes. And scrap burlap fabric to make the burlap rosettes.
- To make the flowers I basically used this technique from another wreath I made. The great thing about making fabric flowers is that you can’t really mess them up. Just keep twisting the fabric around and you are bound to get a pretty flower. The more rustic the better I say!
- Then using a glue gun, I attached the flowers.
- To hang the wreath, I just made a simple tie made out of a strip of burlap.
I also love that this wreath cost me less than $10 to make. Score!
Have a creative day!
50 Comments
Val
September 10, 2012 at 5:53 PMI love it! Great use of materials to achieve that rustic look and it fits so well with the weathered window frame.
A Pretty Life in the Suburbs
September 12, 2012 at 2:11 AMThank you Val! I’m really happy with how it turned out!
Jo-Anna
Carla
September 10, 2012 at 6:10 PMGorgeous wreath! Love it! PS. Your quinoa pancakes are featured on Tip Junkie today!!
How2home
September 10, 2012 at 7:01 PMLoving the new look on your blog 🙂 This is a great fall wreath , love it!
A Pretty Life in the Suburbs
September 12, 2012 at 2:10 AMThanks! I’m really liking it too! I wanted it to be clean, and really simple this time around – I can never leave things well enough alone though! haha
Jo-Anna
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September 10, 2012 at 7:07 PMI wished I was so creative … lovely.
prairielover
September 10, 2012 at 9:47 PMYou make the greatest wreaths! Just lovely!
Elizabeth
A Pretty Life in the Suburbs
September 12, 2012 at 2:06 AMThank you Elizabeth! 😉
Jo-Anna
Elaine - Visual Meringue
September 10, 2012 at 10:44 PMAwesome! Love it! I’m in Fall decorating mode too over at my house. Will be posting my mantel soon. I LOVE Autumn 🙂 Great job!
A Pretty Life in the Suburbs
September 12, 2012 at 2:06 AMThanks Elaine! I’m soooo in the fall mood…I can’t wait until I can get my hands on some pumpkins!
Jo-Anna
DaenelT
September 10, 2012 at 10:48 PMAbsolutely adore it! This looks like something I cn make and leave hanging all fall because it’s not ultra seasonal.
A Pretty Life in the Suburbs
September 12, 2012 at 2:08 AMThanks! Anyone can make this – I love how simple it is to make, and you can add your own touches to it too! I say go for it! Good luck!
Jo-Anna
Comeca Jones
September 10, 2012 at 11:20 PMIts the cutest!
Green Willow Pond
September 10, 2012 at 11:39 PMYour wreath is gorgeous. I love the burlap!
Penny Phillips
September 10, 2012 at 11:51 PMI love everything about your wreath! The sweater roses are really sweet and I love the burlap! Hugs, Penny
Ali Richardson
September 11, 2012 at 12:04 AMThis is sooo pretty! Perfect to get you in the Fall mood 🙂
Katie Smith
September 11, 2012 at 12:19 AMGorg-a-mus! This is really pretty. Great job! Came over from uncommon, and am a new follower!
BEARKIS
September 11, 2012 at 4:21 PMBeautiful work and colour composition!!!
Craftberry Bush
September 13, 2012 at 10:44 PMThis is so great Jo…you and your momma have a great eye for wreaths..:) Btw..thank you so much for linking up to our very first Happy Hour…it means so much. thank you for helping us inspire….talk to you soon…xo
Lu
SJ
September 14, 2012 at 12:20 AMSuch a cute wreath! Found you via Happy Hour at Design, Dining & Diapers. Love the rustic look of the grapevine and burlap!
Trisha @ The Sweet Survival
September 14, 2012 at 1:38 AMI love this wreath! The burlap rosettes are just perfect, nice work Jo-Anna!
Athena at Minerva's Garden
September 14, 2012 at 2:53 AMThis is such a pretty look for an autumn wreath, Jo-Anna–I love the neutral colors and natural grapevine that you used. Your name Jo-Anna is very pretty–reminds me of the song by the same name by Stephen Sondheim from the musical Sweeney Todd–a gorgeous song!
www.lifeisaparty.ca
September 14, 2012 at 10:38 PMSuch a pretty wreath, I love the natural and cream colours for fall. Looks great on the window too.
Dannyelle
Mary ~
September 14, 2012 at 11:34 PMI love your wreath! Beautiful.
Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers
September 14, 2012 at 11:56 PMThis is beautiful! I love the rustic vibe and the neutral colors. Looks awesome. Thanks for linking up to Happy Hour!
Glamorous Mommy
September 15, 2012 at 12:26 AMLooks great!!
-Fotini
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September 15, 2012 at 2:45 AMI love all the texture.
Laura @ Our Prairie Home
September 15, 2012 at 12:38 PMVisiting from Shannon’s pinning party…. WOW! What’s not to love??? Old window, burlap rosettes, chicken wire, grape vine – all my favorites right in one stunning vignette. This has to be one of my most favorite wreaths, I’ve ever seen. Totally attempting this one! Awesome! Now following. 🙂
designeddecor
September 16, 2012 at 3:03 PMPinned it! Love it! Very pretty!
Michele
September 17, 2012 at 5:26 PMI think you’re qualified to run for Wreath Queen!
Laura Ingalls Gunn
September 20, 2012 at 5:23 PMOh this is fall perfection at its finest! A truly wonderful wreath.
While we don’t have much fall here in Phoenix I would love for you to stop by to see where I did find a bit of fall.
Have a blessed day!
Stone Cottage Adventures
September 24, 2012 at 7:30 PMBeautiful, yet simple. Something like this would be perfect for our old farm house! Thank you for the inspiration! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Amanda
December 22, 2012 at 1:43 PMWhat a pretty wreath! I love how you used the burlap. Link up anytime to I Made It! Monday.
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Kim
September 7, 2013 at 1:46 PMI love this wreath! I just stumbled across this picture on Pinterest when I was looking for window pane crafts after seeing a bunch at a barn sale. I love what you’ve done with it. 🙂
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