It’s fall y’all!
And for me that means changing up things in the house…
It’s time for fall colours, rustic elements and cozy fabrics!
One of the things I’m working on right now is my mantel, as it’s at the centre of my home.
So the first thing I tackled for it was a wreath.
There’s just something about wreaths that I love!
I especially love grapevine wreaths, because of how natural they look,
and how pretty they are by themselves.
This week I had a plain grapevine wreath tied up with some burlap,
hanging on my pantry door just waiting to be decorated.
I thought it looked quite pretty just on its own, with no embellishments,
but I just can’t leave things alone.
I wasn’t sure what look I was going for, but when I saw a wreath from Creative Gypsy in a wreath round-up at I Heart Naptime, I was completely inspired!
I have a tonne of burlap around, and little bits of scrap fabric everywhere,
so I knew I could pull something together!
So here’s what I came up with:
I really like how it turned out!
It’s rustic, subtle and looks great on my old window frame.
Here’s How To and What You Need:
1 grapevine wreath
burlap
other fabric
glue gun
- I used an old chunky knit sweater to make the cream coloured rosettes. And scrap burlap fabric to make the burlap rosettes.
- To make the flowers I basically used this technique from another wreath I made. The great thing about making fabric flowers is that you can’t really mess them up. Just keep twisting the fabric around and you are bound to get a pretty flower. The more rustic the better I say!
- Then using a glue gun, I attached the flowers.
- To hang the wreath, I just made a simple tie made out of a strip of burlap.
I also love that this wreath cost me less than $10 to make!
Score!
So my fall decorating has begun! I looooove this time of year!
Have a creative day!
Pretty Linking:
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, The Winthrop Chronicles, Craftberry Bush, My Romantic Home, Fox Hollow Cottage, Funky Junk Interiors, Between Naps on the Porch, Southern Hospitality, I should be mopping the floor, I Heart Naptime
Hi I'm Jo-Anna! I mom. I blog. I cook. I craft. I like pretty things.
I love it! Great use of materials to achieve that rustic look and it fits so well with the weathered window frame.
Thank you Val! I’m really happy with how it turned out!
Jo-Anna
Gorgeous wreath! Love it! PS. Your quinoa pancakes are featured on Tip Junkie today!!
Loving the new look on your blog :) This is a great fall wreath , love it!
Thanks! I’m really liking it too! I wanted it to be clean, and really simple this time around – I can never leave things well enough alone though! haha
Jo-Anna
I wished I was so creative … lovely.
You make the greatest wreaths! Just lovely!
Elizabeth
Thank you Elizabeth! ;)
Jo-Anna
Awesome! Love it! I’m in Fall decorating mode too over at my house. Will be posting my mantel soon. I LOVE Autumn :) Great job!
Thanks Elaine! I’m soooo in the fall mood…I can’t wait until I can get my hands on some pumpkins!
Jo-Anna
Absolutely adore it! This looks like something I cn make and leave hanging all fall because it’s not ultra seasonal.
Thanks! Anyone can make this – I love how simple it is to make, and you can add your own touches to it too! I say go for it! Good luck!
Jo-Anna
Its the cutest!
Your wreath is gorgeous. I love the burlap!
I love everything about your wreath! The sweater roses are really sweet and I love the burlap! Hugs, Penny
This is sooo pretty! Perfect to get you in the Fall mood :)
Gorg-a-mus! This is really pretty. Great job! Came over from uncommon, and am a new follower!
Beautiful work and colour composition!!!
This is so great Jo…you and your momma have a great eye for wreaths..:) Btw..thank you so much for linking up to our very first Happy Hour…it means so much. thank you for helping us inspire….talk to you soon…xo
Lu
Such a cute wreath! Found you via Happy Hour at Design, Dining & Diapers. Love the rustic look of the grapevine and burlap!
I love this wreath! The burlap rosettes are just perfect, nice work Jo-Anna!
This is such a pretty look for an autumn wreath, Jo-Anna–I love the neutral colors and natural grapevine that you used. Your name Jo-Anna is very pretty–reminds me of the song by the same name by Stephen Sondheim from the musical Sweeney Todd–a gorgeous song!
Such a pretty wreath, I love the natural and cream colours for fall. Looks great on the window too.
Dannyelle
I love your wreath! Beautiful.
This is beautiful! I love the rustic vibe and the neutral colors. Looks awesome. Thanks for linking up to Happy Hour!
Looks great!!
-Fotini
I love all the texture.
Visiting from Shannon’s pinning party…. WOW! What’s not to love??? Old window, burlap rosettes, chicken wire, grape vine – all my favorites right in one stunning vignette. This has to be one of my most favorite wreaths, I’ve ever seen. Totally attempting this one! Awesome! Now following. :)
Pinned it! Love it! Very pretty!
I think you’re qualified to run for Wreath Queen!
Oh this is fall perfection at its finest! A truly wonderful wreath.
While we don’t have much fall here in Phoenix I would love for you to stop by to see where I did find a bit of fall.
Have a blessed day!
Beautiful, yet simple. Something like this would be perfect for our old farm house! Thank you for the inspiration! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
What a pretty wreath! I love how you used the burlap. Link up anytime to I Made It! Monday.