Frugal Four Season Burlap Wreath

To create a DIY burlap wreath you'll need:

• Burlap
• Pool noodle
• Wreath accents (feel free to get creative here)
• Glue gun
• Scissors
• Needle and thread
• Twig
• Masking tape
• Gardening wire
• Safety pin

Measure the Burlap

First I measured off the amount of burlap I'd need to cover the noodle, and a little extra width to create a fringed edge as seen below.

Glue Burlap Seams

Laying the burlap strips end to end I secured the seams with a glue gun to create one long continuous strip. The strip should roughly be 1 1/2 to 2 times the length of the pool noodle to allow for gathering.

Wrap the Pool Noodle with the Burlap

Next, I wrapped the burlap around the noodle to get the measurement for the seam I would be sewing. This makes a tube shape to slide over the noodle.

Sew the Burlap Together

I hand stitched with a simple running stitch the entire length of the burlap strip.

Slide Burlap over the Pool Noodle

Once the seam was finished I could slide the sewn tube over the noodle and give it a scrunched look.

Glue Ends Together

The ends of the pool noodle were cut on an angle for a better fit when joined. I added a twig from outside to the center hole for extra gluing surface and secured all pieces together with a glue gun.

Tape Ends

I used gardening wire to wrap around and create what would become the hanger at the back for my wreath.

Create a Hanger for Your DIY Burlap Wreath

I used gardening wire to wrap around and create what would become the hanger at the back for my wreath.

Add Seasonal Decor

I made a boutineer of sorts and added a safety pin to it as a means to swap it out with the seasons.

I made a simple burlap bow and glued it as a permanent look to my wreath but the snowflakes are a temporary seasonal accent as is the boutineer.

A summer look was a butterfly accent and a bright tulip boutineer.

Fall? An owl and autumn leaves of course and spring? I'm thinking....eggs in a nest and tree buds about to burst open. The options are endless...I love the versatility of this project!

I thought I'd share my easy 2017 update! I love trying new looks so here I simply stuck in the winter boutineer again and hung a pair of little girls skates that I purchased for decor purposes only. The DIY ideas are endless when you have a blank wreath to play with!

I've just completed a new 2019 version of this versatile wreath seen here:

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/craft/seasonal-decor/four-season-interchangeable-burlap-wreath-winter-44233983

I'm sure you have some great ideas for seasonal wreaths. Let me know in the comments below!