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How to create a fall wreath from burlap

Create a Fall Wreath From Burlap

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Supplies!

Supplies!

Step 1: Paint 2 coats of acrylic paint onto wood letter, let dry completely.

Step 1: Paint 2 coats of acrylic paint onto wood letter, let dry completely.

Step 2: Using end of burlap ribbon, poke through the first opening in the wreath frame. Pull loop through enough the create some volume as shown above.

Step 2: Using end of burlap ribbon, poke through the first opening in the wreath frame. Pull loop through enough the create some volume as shown above.

Step 3: Repeat step 2 on second opening below first look.

Step 3: Repeat step 2 on second opening below first look.

Step 4: Repeat step 2 for third opening. Your wreath should look like the picture shown above.

Step 4: Repeat step 2 for third opening. Your wreath should look like the picture shown above.

Step 5: Push ribbon over to make room for more loops.

Step 5: Push ribbon over to make room for more loops.

Step 6: Repeat steps 2-5 two to three times for each wreath section. The more loops you fit into a section, the fuller your wreath will be

Step 6: Repeat steps 2-5 two to three times for each wreath section. The more loops you fit into a section, the fuller your wreath will be

Step 7: Using twine, tie your foliage to the wreath frame. You can hot glue to the burlap but I didn't want to weight the wreath down. Also, tie your from the middle top of the wreath frame.

Step 7: Using twine, tie your foliage to the wreath frame. You can hot glue to the burlap but I didn't want to weight the wreath down. Also, tie your from the middle top of the wreath frame.

Step 8: Make a bow from twine and hot glue to top of your letter.

Step 8: Make a bow from twine and hot glue to top of your letter.

Step 9: My letter would not stop spinning! So, I decided to add a small dab of hot glue to the bottom corners of the letter and secure them to the burlap.

Step 9: My letter would not stop spinning! So, I decided to add a small dab of hot glue to the bottom corners of the letter and secure them to the burlap.

Step 10: Hang up that wreath and enjoy!!!

  • 15 Yards of 5" Burlap
  • Twine
  • Acrylic Paint in Buttercream
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Fall Foliage
  • Wreath Frame (20")
  • Wood Letter
  • Sponge Brush