Easy Stars and Stripes Burlap Wreath...Just Tie It!

It’s Flag Day today so I am sharing my most popular...and easiest...wreath! And it's perfect for a head start for the 4th of July! I love adding some red, white and blue, but I still need to have a little vintage or rustic edge…and my stars and stripes burlap wreath does just that!



It’s super easy and inexpensive, too! Here’s what you will need:

• A Styrofoam wreath form (Mine is 18 inches)
• Burlap in stars and stripes patterns (Mine is actually burlap ribbon from Walmart. I used 2 1/2 rolls of the stripes and about 1/2 of a roll of the stars. Each roll was 10 feet long and 5 1/2 inches wide.
• Jute twine for hanging the wreath

And here’s what you will do:

1. Cut the ribbon into 17 inch pieces and then cut the pieces in half lengthwise, leaving each piece about 2 inches wide. If you are not using ribbon, but are using burlap fabric, cut 17 x 2 inch pieces. The number of pieces that you will need depends on the fabric that you are using.
   
2. Tie the pieces onto the wreath form using single knots since the fabric is so bulky, placing them very close together and adjust them, first to the left and then the next one to the right, alternating directions so that the wreath form doesn’t show through. Cover about 3/4 of the form with the stripe and the rest of the form with the stars.
3. Tie a length of jute twine to the form at the place where the stars and stripes meet near the top. This will be your hanger.

And that’s it! Easy peasy!

Now just hang your wreath and enjoy! I love the way it adds texture and a rustic feel to my holiday décor!

And if you are on the lookout for more easy ideas for patriotic décor, here is my Pottery Barn inspired patriotic banner…and you don’t have to be able to sew a stitch to create this one!

Or for another take on a patriotic wreath, here's my Pottery Barn inspired 3-D paper star wreath..so fun and easy to make!

And my favorite new way to add some festive patriotic touches to your home…my stars and stripes rag ball filler! They only take minutes to make and look great in a dough bowl or stacked in a vase or lantern!
Got to love this time of year and all of our patriotic holidays...a fun opportunity to display the red, white and blue!

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