I decided I needed really would like a Halloween wreath on my front door. Being a full-time college student & married to a full-time college student, we are on a major budget… especially when it comes to Holiday Decor. BOOO! I got the idea to make a budget friendly wreath to help make my home festive!
Burlap is SUPER cheap! I got 2 yards of black burlap at Joann’s for around $4 using a coupon. They had 50% off any reg-priced item this week! YAHOO!
Got the spool of Orange and Black Zebra ribbon at Wal-Mart for $1. LOOOVE this ribbon btw!
Here’s how I did it:
1. I unwound the hook of the hanger so it was one long wire.
2. I formed it into a circle shape.
3. Cut my burlap into 3″ strips. I used about 1 3/4 yards of burlap.
4. I folded the strips back and forth as I threaded it through the wire.
5. Once I had a full-looking wreath, I spaced out the fabric and secured it in random places, using hot glue, to the wire hanger so it didn’t slide around.
6. Finally, I rewound the wire to close the hanger. I ended up keeping the hook part of the hanger so I could hang the wreath from it on my door.
7. Made a quick bow and glued it on! Voila! DONE!
It seems like a lot of steps but the most time consuming part as cutting the strips.
It looks super cutie on my front door!
PS. My hubby gave in and let me put up the decorations a few days early when he saw how excited I was about it all! What a sweet man!
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43 Comments
Kendall
September 30, 2010 at 2:12 amWow! That’s really cute! I also made a wreath- mine used felt sheets and was under $6! You can check it out on my blog. I’m going to university full-time and so is my husband so I know exactly where you’re coming from money-wise. I love Joann’s & their coupons!!!
-Kendall
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Jen
September 30, 2010 at 2:14 amI’m the crazy girl that put up decorations Sept 1st. I think you can blame this heat wave on me. I swear, cool down already!
Anyways, I’m more of a Fall lover than a Halloween lover (don’t hate me)
I’m also a cheapy with no money and this is all I have done around my home. (it’s pretty much all handy-me-down stuff and $1 scarecrow finds)
http://scott-and-jen.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-fall-at-least-in-my-book.html
LOVE this wreath and I totally want to do it. My leaves on my door are pretty dinky.
malia
September 30, 2010 at 5:39 amthis is fab! i’m your newest follower + i would love for you to link this up at a crafty soiree linky party tomorrow at http://www.yesterdayontuesday.com
Glenda
September 30, 2010 at 9:56 amI like it! I am going to try this myself. Thanks for the inspiration!
kathie
September 30, 2010 at 11:43 amThat is precious, and so easy, like you said. But looks like a million bucks! I’ll be doing this come thanksgiving & christmas, although I may start with a linen colored burlap and just switch out the ribbons on top for the holiday 🙂 THANKS!
Suzanne
September 30, 2010 at 1:33 pmWhat a fabulous idea to thread the burlap onto the wire. So easy and it makes for one beautiful pillow!
Tedi
September 30, 2010 at 8:54 pmI love it! So simple and easy! I’ll have to try it and maybe use the 50% off coupon I have from JoAnn’s!
Robin
September 30, 2010 at 3:45 pmVery cute! Love your thiftyness.
allison @ itstoilegood.blogspot.com
September 30, 2010 at 6:46 pmMallory! First, I love your name! Second, I adore your wreath! Isn’t burlap fun? I kinda want to take mine down and replace it with a version like yours! I love the texture of the folded burlap! Gorgeous! The ribbon totally makes it though – might have to make the trip to Walmart just so I can play copy cat!
PS – Excited to be your newest follower!!
Best,
Allison
Krista Benskin
October 1, 2010 at 1:15 amThat turned out great! I too made a wreath on the cheap courtesy of my Magnolia Tree. You can see my Fall and Halloween decorations on my blog. I might have to use your burlap wreath idea to make small wreaths for my stairwell(I have cats that like to eat leaves). 🙂
mia
October 1, 2010 at 4:46 amHey Savannah it’s Mia! I’m also a nut who has had halloween up since mid Sept. I’m willing soup and cornbread to AZ! A few days ago I took a few pics of some halloween decor and posted it on my blog. http://www.meandjilly.blogspot.com
Please enjoy:)
M
Lauren
October 2, 2010 at 10:15 pmLove this wreath! I think I am headed for JoAnn’s!
Fallan
October 2, 2010 at 10:29 pmI have been looking for a simple idea for a wreath, and this is perfect! I love it!
Love your blog too! Now a follower!
Jill@Barnes Yard
October 3, 2010 at 8:10 pmYay, I can’t wait to make this! Thanks 🙂
Heidi@Mommy Tools
October 4, 2010 at 4:43 amO.K…now I want to run down to JoAnne’s and get me some of that black burlap! Love it!
Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage
October 3, 2010 at 11:37 pmGorgeous! Wish the stores close to me had black burlap!!
La Vie Quotidienne
October 5, 2010 at 4:02 amThis is not only very cleaver and original but true to your blog…very classy. I love it!
Sandy Ang
October 5, 2010 at 10:56 amSuch an original and sophisticated wreath !
Lolly Jane
October 5, 2010 at 2:51 pmclever girl! so stinkin cute!
Melissa
October 6, 2010 at 1:57 amThis is so cute!
Melissa
http://www.burstsofcreativity.blogspot.com/
A Pretty Life in the Suburbs
September 4, 2011 at 8:41 pmGorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!! I love how simple and classy it is!
Jo-Anna
Barb
September 4, 2011 at 8:49 pmLove it!
Michele
September 4, 2011 at 8:55 pmIt is gorgeous – not frightening at all!! And the price is even better. Must find my burlap and steal your fab idea. Thank you for sharing!
Hello, I'm Laura
September 4, 2011 at 10:11 pmWhat a completely adorable wreath. I love it.
Have a Happy Labor Day!
feltsocute
September 5, 2011 at 7:55 amChecking you out from Nester’s linky party – LOVE this. Looks great!
Life with Kaishon
September 5, 2011 at 5:07 pmI like it a lot : ) Very cool. Happy Halloween!
Megan Brooke
September 8, 2011 at 3:05 amHopping over from Sarah’s Before and After party. I loooove anything having to do with burlap! 🙂 Such a cute Halloween wreath idea!!
PitterAndGlink
September 15, 2011 at 11:09 pmVery cute and creative! And I love the $5 price tag!!!
*Jeana*
September 28, 2011 at 3:02 pmI really like this..gonna have to make me one..Would love for you to share at my Link party “Creative Halloween Ideas”http://jeana-marie.blogspot.com/2011/09/creative-halloween-ideas.html
The Davis Family Three
September 30, 2011 at 8:47 pmWow! This is so cute! I love it!
Brooke @ www.allthingsthrifty.com
October 1, 2011 at 1:42 pmLove this one too!
parkd
October 13, 2011 at 3:03 pmI made this in orange and glued black silhouettes of a tree, cat and moon on it. Looks cool!! Thinking about making it “reversible” and gluing Thanksgiving stuff on other side to use all through fall. Thanks for the terrific idea!
Vanessa
October 14, 2011 at 2:41 pmWhat a great wreath! I may have to add this to my to do list. Thanks for sharing!
Crafty Mischief
October 23, 2011 at 6:57 pmI love this wreath! I didn’t even know that they made black burlap! I guess I’m going to have to make a trip to JoAnne’s! I found you at I Heart Naptime. Thanks for sharing!
Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE
August 29, 2012 at 4:16 amSo darn cute! I am featuring it tomorrow on my blog. Thank you so much for sharing the tutorial!
Bliss
August 29, 2012 at 2:00 pmStopping over to pin this from your feature at 36th Ave. Too cute!
~Bliss~
Sarah
September 10, 2012 at 11:22 pmI’m loving all this colored burlap! I like the unfinished look too, its perfect for Halloween.
If you get a chance come link up at my Fall Edition Pin Party.
http://sarahdawndesigns.blogspot.com/2012/09/pintastic-monday-fall-edition.html
Becca @ The Sassy Penguin
September 20, 2012 at 1:55 pmLove the simplicity of this. The zebra print ribbon is fantastic!
Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com
September 20, 2012 at 10:09 pmWhat a GORGEOUS wreath!!! I’m featuring you tomorrow…thanks for sharing at my party! XO, Aimee
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Vanessa @ See Vanessa Craft
September 21, 2012 at 8:05 pmSuper cute! I’d love for you to link up your project to Do Something Crafty Friday: http://seevanessacraft.com/2012/09/do-something-crafty-58/
Linda @ it all started with paint
September 27, 2012 at 7:23 pmLook how clever you are with your hanger and JoAnn’s coupon and $1 ribbon! Looks fabulous!
🙂
Linda
The CSI Girl
October 3, 2012 at 5:32 amI would love for you to enter this into the fall/Halloween Wreaths challenge at The CSI Project. The party begins tomorrow night. Come on over!
http://www.thecsiproject.com
Julie
October 17, 2012 at 8:26 pmI LOVE this wreath! Super cute+super cheap=my kind of project! And I <3 Joann's and their coupons. I featured it over on my blog, if you want to check it out.
Julie
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