Christmas Denim and Burlap Wreath

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My farmhouse cardboard ornaments continue to be so popular on Pinterest that I decided to make a Christmas denim and burlap wreath to showcase one of them to give an additional way to use it for Christmas decor.

CHRISTMAS DENIM AND BURLAP WREATH

Christmas denim and burlap wreath displayed on a door

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SUPPLIES NEEDED:

supplies needed to make the Christmas wreath

HOW TO MAKE A FARMHOUSE CHRISTMAS WREATH

STEP 1: PREPARE DENIM STRIPS

I used left over denim from thrifted jeans. The denim was light weight which made it easy to tear in strips and fray. You can also find lightweight denim at JoAnn’s.

Cut out long sections from jeans that you’ll be working with. Snip into the denim end enough that you can pull apart and rip your first strip. You’ll be making your strips 2.5 inches wide.

Pull strings away from the denim strip to fray each side as seen below. Keep pulling string pieces until you get the amount of frayed look you want.

Christmas denim and burlap wreath project - fraying the sides of the denim fabric

STEP 2: WRAP THE WREATH FORM

Use hot glue to secure the denim ends.

Wrap the wreath form as seen below. I was able to get my wreath wrapped using two long strips.

Christmas denim and burlap wreath - weaving the denim strip around the wreath

STEP 3: MAKE BURLAP SECTIONS AND ADD TRIM

I used burlap scraps leftover from previous projects.

Cut 3 inches width of burlap sections then pull strings out on each side so it looks as seen in picture below.

Christmas denim and burlap wreath project - examples of how the burlap should look

Attach the burlap sections with hot glue.

Cut ribbon and baker’s twine and tie the pieces together around the burlap. My tie was tight enough so that I didn’t have to glue on the back.

Christmas denim and burlap wreath - up close section of wreath with burlap and bow tied around the wreath

STEP 4: MAKE THE DENIM BOW AND ADD ORNAMENT

Rip another strip of denim fabric long enough to tie a bow on the wreath. Fray the edges and the strip ends.

Slip the denim strip through the Christmas ornament ribbon hanger. Evenly place the strip under the wreath form and tie the strip into a knot then tie the bow.

Twist a piece of floral wire around the knot and hang on your wreath holder.

Let me know in the comment section if you plan to make the cardboard tree ornament along with my Christmas denim and burlap wreath.

graphic saying pin for later
graphic showing farmhouse Christmas wreath decor

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HOW TO UPDATE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

It’s time for another monthly Sustainable Pinterest Challenge, where my blogger friends and I pick an idea from one of our Pinterest boards and make it into a “use it up,” recycled, upcycled craft or decor.

Our November theme is “Christmas” and I used this inspiration pin for my fabric wrapped wreath. Be sure to click the links at the end of my post to see eleven more Christmas projects!

CLICK THE PHOTO LINKS BELOW TO SEE MANY MORE CHRISTMAS CRAFTS!

pinterest graphic for the pinterest challenge blog hop

Julie | Sum of their Stories

Gail | Purple Hues and Me

Julie | Treasures Made From Yarn

T’onna | Sew Crafty Crochet

Niki | Life as a LEO Wife

Mel | Decor Craft Design

Christine | Christine’s Crafts

Vicky | Vicky Myers Creations

Donna | Modern on Monticello

Ann | The Apple Street Cottage

Jo | A Rose Tinted World

Sharing my Christmas Wreath at these fabulous blogs!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Allyson

Allyson is the founder and content creator of Southern Sunflowers. She shares tutorials for DIY crafts and decor on a budget.

32 thoughts on “Christmas Denim and Burlap Wreath”

  5. jeanie

    I love this wreath, Allyson. It’s simple but so very effective. And I’m a real sucker for denim and burlap — it fits my home and my way of living. Your instructions are great, too.

    Thanks so much for popping by Marmelade Gypsy the other day. It’s a pleasure to “meet” you!

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  15. Julie

    I love a good denim upcycle so this is right up my street! I’m going to pop by and take a look at your card ornaments now too as this tree is just lovely.
    The burlap and frayed denim textures are lovely together and the little pops of red make it feel Christmassy. Lovely!

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