If you're looking to make a simple burlap wreath for Fall and not quite sure how to put it all together this is my blog's attempt at a tutorial on the easiest way (in my opinion) to make one.
However, if you have an easier method I would LOVE to hear about it as making wreaths can sometimes test my patience.
I started with a work wreath which comes with ties affixed to the wreath frame... this is much easier than using chenille stems/pipe cleaners to tie down the material to the frame.
How "poofy" your wreath is will be determined by the LENGTH of material you use between each tie. I used about 12 inches of material between each tie.. it is important to keep the length EQUAL between each tie.... If you do not keep the length consistent it can lead to a lop-sided looking wreath.
This picture is a look at the burlap after it has been tied down to the outer ring. Once you finish tying everything down to the outer ring, use the same method and tie your material down to the inner ring.
If you are using ribbon in your wreath, cut your desired length and using the same ties, tie the ribbon into place.
This picture shows all of the burlap attached to the outer AND inner ring of the wreath as well as the first ribbon I chose as decoration.
I opted to use a second ribbon which I tied down (at the same tie as previous ribbon) over the first ribbon in a 90 degree angle to add some contrast.
This picture shows all of the burlap and ribbons tied down into place. Now it's time to add the rest of the decorations.
And this picture shows the rest of the added decorations. The larger items near the bottom of the wreath were tied to the actual wire frame of the wreath for added security...I used pipe cleaners to secure them to the frame and made sure to position them around the burlap.
In this picture I tucked the ties behind so they wouldn't be sticking out or in the way.
The pumpkin in the center was originally meant to be a wall hanging however, I used a pipe cleaner to attach it to the wire frame near the top. If you look closely, you can see a wire arch above the pumpkin which is what is attached to the wire wreath frame.
