Spring Cloth Wreath

March 12, 2012
By Bowdabra Design Team - Danielle

I am very excited to share a Spring project with you all today. This is a wreath I have been wanting to make for a while now and finally got around to making it. I lovingly call it the Rag Tie Wreath. It only cost me about $3 to make it, which I was more than excited about.

Want to make one of your own? Well lets get crafting!

Materials Needed

1 twin size sheet
Bowdabra Bow Wire
Bowdabra
Floral Ribbon
wooden letter
scissors

 

Instructions

1. Start out by folding your twin size sheet in half (long ways) and then fold it again. P.S. I found my sheet at a thrift store for $2.00 Such a steal!

 

2. Start cutting strips. I made my strips about 1-2 inches wide.

 

3. Once I had my twin size sheet completely cut up, I cut those long strips in half (while still folded)

 

4. Now I had TONS and TONS of fabric strips ready for tying.

5. Begin tying fabric strips onto your metal wreath form. I found my wreath form at a thrift store for .50 cents.

 

6. Keep tying until you reach all around the wreath. I tied fabric on each piece of metal.

 

7. Once you have tied on all your fabric, take your wooden letter and paint it. Mine was originally yellow. It was purchased at the Dollar Store.

 

8. I painted mine teal. I was going for a yellow and teal wreath. Have fun with yours. Add polka dots or something. The brighter, the more fun for Spring.

 

9. While your letter is drying, begin your bow. To make the bow cut 24 inches of Bowdabra Bow Wire. Place it into your Bowdabra.

 

10. Take the end of the ribbon and twist the side that has the longest end and place it right side facing down-wards into the Bowdabra. This is the beginning of your first loop. Continue folding your ribbon into your Bowdabra, making loops.

 

11. Continue to create as many loops as you want, depending on the fullnessof the bow you prefer at the end. I have about 8 loops. I kept my bow flat, but you can totally fluff it out for a more full bow. Once you have achieved your desired ribbon width scrunch down the ribbon with the Bowdabra wand. Tie with your Bowdabra Wire.

 

 

12. Take a scrap piece of ribbon to tie around the middle of your bow. This will hide the Bowdabra Bow Wire.

 

13. Tie your letter and bow onto your wreath.  Hang and Enjoy!!

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50 Responses to Spring Cloth Wreath

  1. Jennifer Dimarco on March 13, 2012 at 12:50 am

    Awesome idea, I’m crafty and love find new ideas, i love my bowdabra tools!

    • Bowdabra Design Team - Susie on March 30, 2012 at 3:26 am

      Thanks, Jennifer.

  2. Ms. Dee on March 13, 2012 at 1:55 am

    I love it! Too cute!

    • Bowdabra Design Team - Susie on March 30, 2012 at 3:27 am

      Thanks, Ms. Dee.

  3. Jane on March 13, 2012 at 3:15 am

    1) You’ve been pinned! http://www.pinterest.com/jesims

    2) I have always wanted to make a cloth wreath but thought it would be a project that could quickly get expensive, using that much fabric. Using a sheet is brilliant and inexpensive!

    3) Following Danielle’s blog.

    4) Get the e-mails, love ‘em.

    • Bowdabra Design Team - Susie on March 30, 2012 at 3:27 am

      Thanks for stopping in Jane! We are so happy you learned something new. Thanks for all your entries.

  4. Holly Lawson on March 13, 2012 at 5:49 am

    I pinned on Pinterest – Holly Lawson
    hollymsc123@aol.com

  5. Holly Lawson on March 13, 2012 at 5:50 am

    I love this for Spring! It is so pretty and bright!
    hollymsc123@aol.com

  6. Holly Lawson on March 13, 2012 at 5:50 am

    I am following Danielle’s blog
    hollymsc123@aol.com

  7. Holly Lawson on March 13, 2012 at 5:50 am

    email subscriber already
    hollymsc123@aol.com

    • Bowdabra Design Team - Susie on March 30, 2012 at 3:28 am

      Thanks for all your entries, Holly. Good luck.

  8. Amanda Revolt on March 13, 2012 at 9:22 am

    I have Pinned: user: amandarevolt. This tutorial is stinkin’ adorable and super easy! I am now following Blissful and Domestic! And I am already receiving your emails! I get them everyday!!!

    • Bowdabra Design Team - Susie on March 30, 2012 at 3:29 am

      Thank you, Amanda we are so happy you like it! Thanks for visiting Blissful and Domestic, too.

  9. Amber Turnell on March 13, 2012 at 9:40 am

    1. Pinned! Amber Turnell
    2. Love this! Kind of like making Tutus for lil girls! Great idea.
    3. Following Blissful and Domestic
    4. Love the emails!

    • Bowdabra Design Team - Susie on March 30, 2012 at 3:30 am

      Good luck, Amber. Thanks for entering.

  10. Elizabeth Strickland on March 13, 2012 at 10:39 am

    this is so cute and versatile for any season/holiday!

    Pinned http://pinterest.com/pin/93379392243808036/
    following Danielle
    I already receive Bowdabra blog updates! keep ‘em coming!

    • Bowdabra Design Team - Susie on March 30, 2012 at 3:30 am

      Thank you, Elizabeth!

  11. Nancy's Couture on March 13, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    What a pretty and cheerful wreath! I love that this is one I can do with the kids!

    • Bowdabra Design Team - Susie on March 30, 2012 at 3:31 am

      Great, Nancy! We’d love to see your creation. Feel free to share it with us when you are finished!

  12. Susanna on March 13, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    The essence of spring!

    • Bowdabra Design Team - Susie on March 30, 2012 at 3:31 am

      You are so right, Susanna!

  13. Emily on March 14, 2012 at 2:17 am

    What an adorable wreath! So bright and cheery!

    • Bowdabra Design Team - Susie on March 30, 2012 at 3:32 am

      Thank you!

  14. Joan Battles on March 14, 2012 at 5:35 am

    Never would have thought of that but, that wreath is so so pretty.
    Would love to try that. Keep up the good work.

    • Bowdabra Design Team - Susie on March 30, 2012 at 3:32 am

      Thank you, Joan!

  15. Catherine M Sims on March 14, 2012 at 9:17 am

    I have an old sheet I can use to make this one today, Thanks for the idea.

    • Bowdabra Design Team - Susie on March 30, 2012 at 3:33 am

      Great, Catherine! We’d love to see your final project!

  16. Babbette on March 14, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    I love all these spring ideals

    • Bowdabra Design Team - Susie on March 30, 2012 at 3:33 am

      Thank you, Babbette. Keep stopping in for more ideas :)

  17. Jonica33 on March 15, 2012 at 2:14 am

    I am going to make a fabric wreath this week! I love the woooden letter idea.

    • Bowdabra Design Team - Susie on March 30, 2012 at 3:33 am

      Great, Jonica. We’d love to see your project.

  18. Michelle Wimp on March 18, 2012 at 6:14 am

    i already follow blissful & domestic

  19. Michelle Wimp on March 18, 2012 at 6:14 am

    i’m trying this one! luv that she used a thrift store sheet~

  20. Michelle Wimp on March 18, 2012 at 6:14 am

    luv it!

    • Bowdabra Design Team - Susie on March 30, 2012 at 3:34 am

      Thank you Michelle! We’d love to see your finished project.

  21. Shautel on March 18, 2012 at 8:01 am

    pinned..Shautel Walker

  22. Shautel on March 18, 2012 at 8:01 am

    I am definitely going to do this..I have tons of fabric and just saw some wooden letters at Dollar Tree..

    • Bowdabra Design Team - Susie on March 30, 2012 at 3:34 am

      We are so happy you found a new project to make, Shautel. Let us know how it turned out.

  23. Judy Biggerstaff on March 18, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    perfect for spring

  24. Judy Biggerstaff on March 18, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    I want to make it.

    • Bowdabra Design Team - Susie on March 30, 2012 at 3:35 am

      Thanks Judy! We are thrilled that you found something to create! Let us know how it turned out.

  25. Tabitha on March 26, 2012 at 5:53 am

    Love this look and so easy to do.

  26. Tabitha on March 26, 2012 at 5:53 am

    I follow Blissful and Domestic w/gfc.

  27. Tabitha on March 26, 2012 at 5:54 am

    Signed up for daily updates :)

  28. Tabitha on March 26, 2012 at 6:08 am

    Pinned http://pinterest.com/pin/121386152426541942/

    • Bowdabra Design Team - Susie on March 30, 2012 at 3:35 am

      Thanks for helping us spread the news, Tabitha and all your entries!

  29. gail on March 29, 2012 at 5:00 am

    thanks for this great tutorial!

    • Bowdabra Design Team - Susie on March 30, 2012 at 3:36 am

      You are very welcome!

  30. Hallie on March 29, 2012 at 10:54 am

    Love the wreath, I am headed out to the junk stores to see what I can find for my wreath.
    H

    • Bowdabra Design Team - Susie on March 30, 2012 at 3:37 am

      Great, Hallie. Let us know how junkin’ went for you and what you end up creating.