One of my favorite easy DIY wreath projects is this Valentine Rag Wreath.
You will love just how easy this DIY Valentine Rag Wreath is to make! It cost me under $8!
Supplies
- One 10″-12″ Styrofoam wreath
- 3/4 yard patterned fabric
- 1/2 yard contrasting fabric
- Hot glue
- One piece of colored floral wire
Instructions
Cut a wide strip of fabric to cover the wreath. Wrap as shown in the photo and affix with a dab of hot glue all along the way as you wrap.
I used a ruler to create the template for my rag pieces. Each pieces is 12″ long and the width of the ruler. Mark them off using the pencil and ruler as shown and cut.
Tie each strip around the wreath using a double knot. Notice in the photo that I overlapped each piece to get them very close together. That was my preference to create a really full scrappy look.
A solid red is my contrasting fabric which I placed in every 8th spot. I fell in love with that pretty pink and red plaid!
Using wire cutters, cut a piece of floral wire and shape into a heart. Insert a piece of floral wire into the wreath and wrap around the heart to hold it in place.
I used a piece of the red fabric for hanging the wreath.
It took longer to cut the rag strips than anything. You could make this in just a couple of hours.
Cost
- Plaid fabric was $4.79 for 1 yard (on sale at Hancock Fabrics)
- Red fabric was scrap from another project
- Floral wire was $1 at Dollar Tree
- Wreath was $1 at Dollar Tree
My Red Plaid Valentine Rag Wreath will be going into a mantlescape I am creating for Valentines. Last year I created a simple mantlescape using lots of the cards my husband has given me through the years. You can see that post here.
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Shirley Wood
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victorialeetaylor says
This is awesome!! I will be doing this tomorrow!
Shirley Wood says
I’m so glad you like it. Be sure to stop by my FB wall and share a photo. I’d love to see yours.
thehappycreations says
What a wonderful wreath, I like simple crafts and I love this.
Thanks for sharing it with Turn It Up Tuesday, voted as my favorite.Check here:http://www.thehappycreations.co.uk/turn-it-up-tuesday-09-02-16.php
Congratulations:)
Roxanne says
Shirley, I just love this wreath! Look for your feature today at our link party!
Shirley Wood says
Thank you Roxanne. I’m honored to be Featured among so many talented bloggers. I’ve shared your party on Pinterest. Thank you so much!
JESS44903 says
SO cute! I love this!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Sandy Sandmeyer says
I’m not the craftiest of people, but even I can do this and I’m going to look into it. It’s great because it can be adapted to whatever holiday you need or want a wreath for. Thanks for sharing your post at the Over the Moon Link Party.
Julie says
This wreath you made is so nice Shirley! You did a great job with the tutorial too.
Thanks for sharing this at Cooking & Crafting with J & J.
Enjoy the weekend and we hope to see you next week.
Julie xo
AJ @ Aspen Jay says
Cute Valentines project Shirley! Love how simple it is to make- something I can even tackle. 🙂
Cheers,
AJ
MyHusbandHasTooManyHobbies says
Shirley, Your wreath is adorable! Pinned and tweeted to share. Thanks for linking up with us at SnickerdoodleSunday!
Barb @ A Life in Balance says
We’re so excited to be featuring your post at this week’s Motivation Monday party!
Shirley Wood says
I’m pretty excited for it to be featured at Motivation Monday. Much thanks!
Aimee @ Captivating Corner Blog says
Your wreath turned out good! Thanks for sharing on our link up party. I hope that you stop by again in the future!
Fabiola Garcia says
Beautiful and frugal. I made on similar last year with scraps of fabrics, and it was sold at a church bazzar. Im planning to do another one this year. Visiting from My Paper Craze!!
Bonnie says
Shirley, I love the wreath! Thanks for sharing it with us at the #HomeMattersParty this week. We hope you will link up again next Friday.
~Bonnie
Kim @ This Ole Mom says
Very cute wreath! I love the material you used! I have been wanting to make a rag wreath for a while now. I may just try it. Thanks for the great directions! I’m pinning it to my Wreath Pinterest board.
Lou Lou Girls says
You always bring the cutest things to our party! Thank you. Pinned and tweeted. We feel honored that you take the time to stop by our party. I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. We love to party with you! Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls
Lory from The Robin's Nest Designs says
This is simply adorable! I love the look of torn fabric/rag fabric. Thanks for sharing. Visiting from the Momma Told Me Blog Hop. 🙂
Lory
Kristina and Millie says
totally cute! love the shabby rag wreath! So easy to do in other colors too for any holiday or to match your decor!
Elizabeth says
I love this, a craft I might actually be able to do! Found you through the Evolution of Mom link party!
Diana Rambles says
Pretty!
mitchypoo says
How adorable! I think I will make one with polka dots!
Amanda says
This turned out so cute! I am loving that pink plaid fabric. It especially pops next to the red.
Sahana says
Wow ! I love the rag wreath !Pinning ! I hope one day I will make wreaths like you ! I have never tried one but I have created a board and started pinning wreaths to get some idea and create one 🙂
Emily, Our house now a home says
This is so cute, I like the fabric you used. And you cannot beat that price for a craft, that is a win!
Jen says
Shirley this is adorable! I love how simple and straightforward making it is! I just pinned and I need to make this for my door!
Shirley Wood says
Thank you Jen for those kind words. Thanks for the Pin too 🙂 I’d like to see yours when you make it!
Mitzi says
I love this look– super cute! Thanks for the simple directions– I think even I can do this one, too 🙂
Shirley Wood says
Mitzi, if I can do it, anyone can because I am not a crafty person. My purpose for participating in the Spring Craft Blog Hop is to get in touch with my crafty side 🙂 I am stepping outside of my comfort zone.
Erlene says
Your wreath turned out great! How big is it?
Erlene says
Nevermind. I see it says 10-12 inches.
Shirley Wood says
Thanks Erlene. I see you found the size in post. Looking forward to all the fun craft ideas we will see at the Spring Craft Blog Hop!