Burlap, Branches, and Bows!

So, this year I decided that I wanted to start over! Out with the old Christmas decor and in with the new! But as you know, the holidays can be expensive, with presents to buy and parties to host. So I knew I had to get creative! Using simple items like burlap, branches and bows,  I created a beautiful holiday home!

I set out to get a few things to work with:
1 yard of burlap -$4.25
4 sets of blue, green, silver ornaments : $25
1 batch of icy branches - $21
1 spool 2"green wire ribbon - $4.99
1 spool of aqua/blue grosgrain ribbon - $2.99
Extra branches from the Christmas tree - Free
Branches from the yard - Free
Pine cones - Free
Total cost - $58.28 That's just a little over $50!

This week I want to share with you all of the homemade holiday projects I made using the above items.  I will also include instructions. Let's start with the front door!

 Here's what you need:
Glue gun
Grapevine wreath
Large wooden letter
Branch of garland
Pine cones
4 8" strips of burlap
Grosgrain ribbon
Floral picks

To start the project hot glue your wooden letter at the corners and attach to the wreath. Then glue your branch of garland to the bottom right hand corner and secure with floral wire. Then you need to glue your pine cones to the center of the garland.

Make each bow piece separate and attach the floral pick

Next glue a strip of ribbon down the middle of each of your burlap strips. Cut 2 strips into the bottom bow parts about 6" in length and cut a triangle at the bottom edge. You will need to gather each strip and attach to the floral picks. Take the other 2 strips and fold in half for the upper part of the bow. Gather those pieces at one end and attach to the picks, as well. I added a dab of glue to secure the picks.

Finally, just tuck the bow pieces into the pine cones to create the full bow. Make sure your pieces are all secure before you hang it on the door.

Enjoy your simple new holiday wreath!