Happy Monday! A new week awaits. I wonder what adventures will come our way… How many of you have Easter on your mind? It’s sure creeping up on us pretty fast. I usually try to pull out a few decorations for Spring/Easter, but it’s not looking too promising this year. However, I did make a super cute (bias opinion, I know) Scrap Fabric Easter Wreath.
Scrap Fabric Easter Wreath
Remember my Vintage Inspired Scrap Fabric Garland? It’s one of my all-time favorites! I have one hanging above a doorway in my work room. Well, after browsing through a Better Homes and Garden magazine recently, I saw a super cute scrap fabric garland idea and thought that the idea of gingham fabrics and twine would translate fantastically onto an Easter wreath too!
So, today I’m going to share the super uber easy idea with all of you. Ready?
Supplies for Scrap Fabric Easter Wreath:
12″ Wire Wreath Frame
Gingham Fabric
Muslin
Scissors
Twine
Plastic Eggs, optional
I honestly did not know how much fabric I was going to need, so I bought 1/4 of a yard for each of the fabrics, using gingham fabrics and some muslin. However, I did have extra fabric, but it will depend on how full you make your wreath — and the size of your strips. I believe mine were 7″to 8″ in length and about 1/2″ in width.
You’re simply going to cut a gazillion (yes, a gazillion) strips of your fabric. Some of you might cut a slit into the fabric and tear the strips off. However, others of you might just use scissors. Whatever your preference might be — you’ll need lots of scrap fabric strips!
After they’re cut, I would then roll them up in the palm of your hand like you’re making a snowball (hee-hee). This gets them a little wrinkly and will get the sides all frayed up even more.
Once you have all your strips prepped, you’re ready to go! Tie them to your wire wreath form. I think this is the most tedious part of the project. I did all of mine in front of the TV — worked out pretty well too! Lots of tying with a side of Suits or The Following {wink}.
The muslin is a great way to break up the bright colors and gingham a bit. I also added strands of frayed twine to my wreath. I think it added a personal touch that fits my love for the imperfect, rustic designs that I seem to be drawn to these days. Here’s a closer look:
I then added a few plastic eggs I had on hand by tying them to the wreath with thin hemp twine! Perfection.
Good News!!! If you don’t want this to be an exclusive Easter wreath — keep the eggs off.
….but wait, there’s more!
I know, can you believe it?
Remember the garland I mentioned earlier? Better Homes and Garden magazine suggested tying it around the handle of your Easter basket(s). Ummm, that’s kinda brilliant!! Here’s a couple of pictures to give you an idea.
Seriously! Too cute for words, right?
It adds such a simple, yet eclectic feel to the basket.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Happy creating, sweet friends!
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Αλέκα Πιπέργια says
04/07/2014 at 10:59 amI’ve just pinned it!Love it!
Kelly Rowe says
04/07/2014 at 7:05 pmThanks so much! Appreciate you stopping by. xo.
myrecentfavoritebooks says
04/07/2014 at 4:50 pmThis is such a cute and easy project! Perfect for Easter decorating! =)
Pinned!
Kelly Rowe says
04/07/2014 at 7:05 pmThanks! Definitely cute and perfect for Easter! HUGS!
JaneEllen says
04/07/2014 at 5:29 pmI don’t tend to do so much Easter as Spring since it’s just the hubs and I. Then if I do too much Easter it gets bare after the holiday. I
love your wreath with/without the eggs, perfect and so pretty, colorful, the muslin with gingham and frayed twine hit the spot. Can leave that wreath up all summer.
Think I’ll be hitting Walmart to get some gingham, love those colors you added. Think I’d better get myself a smaller wire wreath as one I have would take way too many strips.
Great spring project. Happy Days
Kelly Rowe says
04/07/2014 at 7:07 pmThanks Jane Ellen! I think you should definitely make the trip to WalMart and make this Spring/Easter wreath! 🙂 HUGS!!
Betty says
04/10/2014 at 3:47 pmI love it, looks amazing thanks for sharing
Kelly Rowe says
04/10/2014 at 8:27 pmThanks so much Betty! Appreciate you stopping by. 🙂 xo.
Kim says
04/14/2014 at 9:34 amYour wreath is beautiful! Love the basket handle, too. 🙂
Kelly Rowe says
04/16/2014 at 7:29 pmAw…thanks so much Kim! Appreciate it! xo.
Rachel Kathyg says
04/14/2014 at 10:23 amThis is such a sweet wreath for Easter…I just love the colors and the gingham…too cute. Pinned. I found this at monday funday. Have a great week.
Kelly Rowe says
04/16/2014 at 7:30 pmThanks so much Rachel! Appreciate your sweet words and the Pin. Enjoy the rest of your week. HUGS!
Cheryl at Snaps of Ginger says
04/16/2014 at 9:55 amI love this! It’s the kind of project I can do when I am chilling out on the couch watching a movie.
I hopped over from Wednesday Whatsits link up.
~Cheryl
http://snaps-of-ginger.blogspot.com
Kelly Rowe says
04/16/2014 at 7:32 pmThanks so much Cheryl! Appreciate you stopping by. It’s a fun project and perfect to do while watching a movie. 🙂 Happy wreath making! HUGS!
Ann says
04/16/2014 at 5:46 pmThanks for the idea! Now I can find red white blue fabrics to make a patriotic wreath in time for independence day.
Kelly Rowe says
04/16/2014 at 7:32 pmGreat idea Ann! Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy the rest of your week! xo.
Kimberly says
04/16/2014 at 9:15 pmooo, cute! I love all the ginghams together! I’ve been wanting to make a scrap fabric wreath for a while, this might be the inspiration I needed!
I’m hosting a series right now all about yarn projects. I’d love for you to come link up anything you’ve made using yarn or twine or the like to the link party!
Yarn it All! Link Party on Bugaboo Blog
Dija says
04/18/2014 at 11:31 amThis is a great way to use up old fabric scraps to create a fun and fresh wreath! Great job! I’m new to your blog. Do you do a lot of sewing?
Mary says
04/22/2014 at 2:40 pmSo adorable and I like that it can be a spring wreath too. I love wreaths all year round. I saw one made of flip flops for the summer. Would love to live near the water. I do have a sign that says ‘head to the beach” so I am there in my mind!