My Christmas Wreath...Burlap and Plaid with Pine Cone Roses

I am really loving the way my Christmas mantel is coming along! I am still working on one of the special elements that I will be adding, but I wanted to stop and show you my wreath…burlap and plaid with pine cone roses!

As usual, I am assisted by my co-host Baby Kitty who would like to tell you what you need to make it:

• A straw wreath form
• Strips of burlap (approximately 1/4 yard)
• Strips of plaid fabric (approximately 1/4 yard)
• Pine cones
• Faux berries
• Garden shears
• Hot glue gun

It’s so easy I am almost embarrassed! Just wrap the straw wreath with the burlap strips…mine were about 2 1/2 inches wide...and secure at each end with hot glue. Next, create plaid fabric roses following the tutorial here.

This was my first time making pine cone roses and they were super easy! I just used smallish pinecones and then cut them in half using my garden shears! If you want only flat flowers, only use the bottom half. I used both for a little variety.

Finally, hot glue the fabric and pine cone flowers to the wreath. I added a few faux berries for a little added color. And...the best thing is that the whole wreath only cost about $3.00 (with a coupon) for a yard of the plaid fabric since I already had everything I needed! I have plans for the leftovers as you will soon see!

I attached the wreath to my mirror using another  strip of the plaid fabric and…voilà! That’s it! I am hoping to finish up the last part today and then my mantel will be ready! Be sure to stop back by to have a peek at what I am working on…Can you guess?…and to see the completed mantel!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed a little peek at my Christmas wreath!  Please visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants!
On Sutton Place for the Homespun Holidays Doors and Wreaths Party
Under the Table and Dreaming for the Sunday Showcase Party
Thrifty Decor Chick for Before and After Monday
Boogieboard Cottage for Masterpiece Monday
Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday
The Stories of A2Z for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday
Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
A Stroll thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday
Cedar Hill Ranch for Cowgirl Up! on Tuesdays
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures
Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays
DIY by Design for Fall into Fall
DIY Showoff for the Holiday Highlights Party
The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursdays
No Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on Thursdays
Stone Gable for Tutorials. Tips and Tidbits on Thursdays
Centsational Girl for the Holiday Home Craft Party
Cedar Hill Ranch for Homespun Christmas Handmade Holidays 
My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday
French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
2805 for Potpourri Friday
At the Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday
Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday
The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday
Craftberry Bush for Happy Hour on Saturdays
Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite Special
See you next time! A la prochaine!

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