Tuesday, February 3, 2015

A Country Valentine Burlap Wreath









Stephanie over at The Enchanting Rose 
and 
Mary over at Visits with Mary,

made a Valentine Wreath, theirs were so pretty that
 it got me to wanting to make one also.  I had bought this roll
of burlap back before Christmas. Didn't know what I was 
going to do with it, I just loved and wanted it.


 
I wasn't sure what I was going to do with
it but I love rustic, as well as frilly things. What other
than use it for a Valentine Wreath!

I took a clothes hanger and my sweet hubby cut the 
top off it and I bent it into what looked somewhat
like a heart to start off with. I did have to tweak it a bit more.





 I then took a needle and some craft thread folded the burlap and gathered it around the edges.


I ran the hanger through the gathered burlap and did use a little hot glue in places to keep it where I wanted it. I bent the wire together at the top. I then found some red ribbon in my sewing box, and glued it around the edges of the burlap. I put the key that I received
from my friend at Christmas at the top and tied a ribbon above it.
My daughter stopped in for a visit and she made a couple of suggestions. Between the both of us this is how it came out.


Now it's been a few years since I have done this type of thing. 
Years ago I did do craft shows and sold my items, 
but since I have arthritis, my fingers don't like me doing this
anymore. 

These are the items I used.

Coat hanger
burlap roll
red ribbon
hot glue gun and glue sticks
Metal Key
Needle and Craft Thread


After ALL that hard work it's time for tea!



 Have you tried the Little Debbie, Red Velvet Valentine Cake?
They're good!




Have a Blessed Day!

Sylvia

Linking to

Rose of Inspiration  

22 comments:

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

I've looked at the burlap at Michael's Sylvia without knowing what I could possible use it for. Your rustic looking heart is pretty and adding the gifted key is a nice touch.
I purchased the chocolate hearts that Little Debbie has - they're good too!

Christine said...

Absolutely gorgeous! I love burlap too and lots of homemade hearts for this time of year!
Thanks for a great tutorial.
God bless
Christine

Debbie said...

I love that daddy is enjoying helping you with some of your craft projects:) I haven't seen the red velvet Little Debbie cakes, but will have to go find them! Looking forward to the tea party on Saturday!

Love & Hugs,
Debbie

Stephanie said...

Oh Sylvia, I LOVE your wreath and I love the fact that you saw two similar wreathts, got inspired, and made it your own style. You did such a beautiful job, my friend, and I simply love the burlap!

Thank you, dearest, for sharing at Roses of Inspiration. Hugs

Dianna said...

Very nicely done, Sylvia. I love the creativity of it all...the burlap was a perfect fit for this project!

Kelly-Anne said...

I just love all the crafting, sewing and decorating that Valentine's Day inspires, not to mention the baking...:). This is so beautiful! Lots of love, Kelly-Anne

Visits With Mary said...

I love your wreath. The rustic charm of the wreath with the dainty charm of the teacup made a very pretty picture!

Melanie said...

So pretty! I do love rustic looks and this wreath is just darling.

Sandra said...

I love your heart! It turned out fantastic. You did great. I too love the rustic with charm both together at the same time. You have a beautiful Tea Cup and I will have to give those Little Debbie's a try!

Tessa~ Here there be musing said...

that is so cute! you "crafty" people amaze me. and you even showed pictures of along-the-way-in-the-process. ,-)

hugs,
Tessa~

Ana Love Craft said...

This is really gorgeous! I love your burlap heart! Thank you for sharing!
Hope you have a wonderful day!
Hugs and love from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

doodles n daydreams said...

What a lovely wreath, and not too complicated to make either.

Diana

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Sylvia, I just adore your sweet burlap heart. What a darling project and so pretty for Valentines and year round too.
Thank you for sharing your steps. Love this and reminds me a bit of my rag wreaths only with burlap.
You are so talented.
Hugs

living from glory to glory said...

Hello, This is such a good idea! I may just try one of these! It was nice to have your Hubby's help! I have been making some little pillow hearts and stuffing them, but I love the burlap also.
Blessings, Roxy

Scrappy quilter said...

What a cute idea. I love how simple it is and yet so elegant.

Dreaming of Vintage said...

This is really beautiful Sylvia! I've been wanting to make a burlap wreath of some kind. Thank you for the inspiration!

Martha's Favorites said...

Love that wreath! Your cup is beautiful too, Sylvia! Have a wonderful week and thanks for your prayers. Blessings, Martha

Fit and Healthy Baby Boomers said...

What a cute idea, love the 'key to my heart' wreath. How very clever of you.

Lady Linda said...

Your blog is always so fun! Love your wreath and the Little Debbie cakes are darling. Thanks for stopping by blog.
Hugs,
Linda

Maggie said...

What a pretty Valentine with a touch of country, love it. As an arthritis sufferer myself I can relate!

Thelma said...

I love the wreath. Nice idea. I'm glad I found your blog xoxo

Michele M./ Finch Rest said...

Well done, darlin!!!