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One of the most simple and easy wreaths you can ever make is a Rag Wreath. This pretty shabby chic Valentine Rag Wreath was a quick addition to our home decor.
Learning to make your own wreaths will save you lots of money on home decor plus you get to be your own designer! I fell in love with this pretty red and pink plaid fabric when I first laid eyes on it! What a perfect affordable way to make an addition to our Valentine’s home decor! No sewing involved!
More DIY Wreath Tutorials
- DIY Mini Christmas Wreath for Kitchen Cabinets
- How To DIY A Witches Hat Wreath for Halloween
- Scarecrow Fall Wreath Tutorial
- Santa Snowman Wreath
Let’s get started. It’s so exciting to make your own home decor and save the budget in the process!
Supplies and Tools used for making this DIY Valentine’s Rag Wreath
Supplies
- One 10″-12″ Styrofoam wreath (Dollar Tree)
- 3/4 yard patterned fabric
- 1/2 yard contrasting fabric
- One piece of red floral wire (Dollar Tree)
Tools
- Rotary cutter
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Wire Cutters
- Glue Gun
- Hot Glue
I purchased my fabric from the bolt but you could also use fat quarters. There are so many to choose from in lots of really pretty patterns with matching contrasting patterns available as well.
How To Make A Valentine’s Rag Wreath
Step 1
Begin by cutting your fabric strips.
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.
Step 2
Next I cut one long wide strip of the red fabric to wrap the styrofoam wreath form. If you plan to hang your wreath on a mirror, you will want the back side to be pretty too so don’t skip this step.
Step 3
Now it is time to begin tying on the strips of fabric you cut out. Tie each strip around the wreath using a double knot. I wanted my Rag Wreath to look really full so I used a lot of strips and tied them close even overlapping them.
My contrasting solid red fabric is placed in every 8th spot. I fell in love with that pretty pink and red plaid!
Step 4
Make the Hanger
Cut one long piece of fabric for the hanger. Lay this aside until you have made the wire heart which will hang from it.
Now your DIY Valentine’s Rag Wreath is complete but I decided to add a little wire heart to hang in the center so scroll down for how that is made.
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Making the Hanging Heart
Using wire cutters, cut a piece of the red floral wire which is available at the Dollar Tree.
Shape the wire into a heart and set aside. This wire is very pliable so this step is really easy.
Cut another long piece of the floral wire to become the hanger for the heart. The length depends on how low you want your heart to hang. Now shape this piece of floral wire into a loop. Slide the heart into the loop and pinch the loop closed.
Hang the heart on the the cloth strip hanger and tie the end of the hanger strip into a good double knot. Your wreath is ready to hang.
Your new DIY Valentine’s Rag Wreath is ready to hang.
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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!