Project Thursday: Torn Strip Wreath

This year I decided to do decorate for Fall with a Neutral Palette instead of the traditional colors of orange, red & gold.

Our house is currently filled with all kinds of Cream & White decor (with touches of brown for contrast).

It all starts at the Front Entry.

With two Torn Fabric Strip Wreaths hanging on the Front Doors.

The only materials needed are:

Wire Wreath Frame (I used the 12" size)

Assorted strips of Fabrics to match your decor/theme

 

I used 7 different fabrics of various textures - all in shades of cream, white and brown

Tear each fabric into strips 

approximately 2"-3" wide 

and 16" long (thicker fabrics may need to be longer)

 Because I wanted our finished wreaths to be Oval - I gently squished the round wire frames into an oval shape.

Begin by tying one of the thicker/more textured fabrics (I used a cream burlap) around the frame and knotting with either a single or double knot (depending on how secure the fabric stays once knotted).

It will take approximately 20 strips of each fabric to cover a 12" wreath.

The second layer of fabric strips was a natural brown color burlap.  

I love the contrast that the brown burlap gives.  I ended up adding a few extra strips of this color.

 

Third layer was a Osnaburg fabric.  It has a great nubby linen look texture, but is considered a utility fabric (which means it's cheap, less than $4 a yard) 

 By now the wreath is almost completely covered, you can barely see any of the green frame.

Time to start adding the Fun Fashion Fabrics like Lace and a Novelty Newsprint.

Even though all the fabric colors are very similar - the different textures of each makes the wreath so interesting.

 

The last fabrics I used were pure white - but both were sheer (one organza and one tulle netting).  They added just the right amount of softness and Elegance to this Rustic Wreath.

Once all the fabric are in place, trim any of the tails that are uneven or too long.  

I love this Neutral Look so much - I'm considering keeping it up through the Christmas Season - and adding a little snowy glitter.

I'm not sure I can give up the traditional Red and Green completely, but for now I'm enjoying this soothing color palette in our Neutral Fall Decor. 

Thanks for reading along...

Karina

Project Thursday: Simple Fall Wreath

 I've been putting up decorations around our house the past few weeks.  Not just for Fall - but to coordinate with a Woodland Themed Party we are hosting. 

When I was almost done (with centerpieces, table toppers, bunting, floral arrangements and place card holders), I looked around and realized I had nothing to greet our guests at the front door. 

Time for a Quick and Easy Wreath Project

I found these straw wreathes at Walmart for only a few dollars.  I love them because they are wrapped with cellophane so the messy straw doesn't get everywhere as you are working with them. 

I picked up Two (because we have double front doors).  Next I ripped strips of fabric.  I had this leftover Osnaburg fabric from the table runners and buntings I had recently made. 

The strips were wrapped around the straw wreathes and glued in place as each strip ended.

Next I gathered up leftover fabrics (also from my table runner and bunting projects) including burlap scraps and felt bits. 

I made a few different fabric and felt flowers in various sizes.  There are so many great tutorials out there to choose from.  I used a technique similar to this one for the Orange loopy flower and a version of this for the brown felt rose.

The red plaid flower is made from a strip of ripped fabric glued in pleats to a round base.  I made the center by gluing rope/twine in a circular pattern. 

The hardest part is finding the perfect arrangement of flowers on your wreath.  I added some button details and green felt leaves for the finishing touch.  

The final step was hang them on the front door with a beautiful ribbon. 

I chose a Green and Brown plaid to coordinate with my Woodland Theme.

I like the simplicity of just a few flowers on the edge of the wreath, but I think this project would be stunning with the base covered completely with flowers. 

Other embellishments would be darling as well - like a friendly critter peeking out.

Or a tiny bunting draped across the side.

Happy Fall

Thanks for reading along...