Every holiday needs a gorgeous and festive wreath welcoming your holiday crowd to all of your parties and fun! And, wreaths are just the thing to take on that job of welcoming all to your festivities and a great decoration that can be unique and one of a kind. Today, Cherie is sharing a gorgeous Valentine’s Day ribbon wreath that is full of holiday cheer, eye catching ribbon and fabulous flowers all with a rustic and shabby chic feel. Enjoy!
Today I’m going to show you how to make this Shabby Chic Valentine’s Day wreath. This wreath only has a couple steps to it, but it’s unique and fun.
Supplies Needed:
- Wreath Form (I used a 15″)
- About 5 Yards 3″ Ribbon (I used Taupe)
- Scissors
- Glue Gun
- Sewing Machine
I wanted the ribbon to be rustic and not perfect, so I cut the edge off of both sides of the ribbon and burnt the edges. This step is optional.
I liked using a tea light for this project so I could use both hands and quickly glide the ribbon through the flame.
When you burn the edges a lot the ribbon starts to ruffle a bit.
I wanted the ribbon to have more ruffles than just burning it alone, so I ran a gathering stitch down the middle of the ribbon. To do a gathering stitch you simply set the tension on your sewing machine as high as it can go and use the longest stitch length. EASY. This stitch took all of 30 seconds! (Petal to the metal baby!)
Next just wrap the ribbon around the wreath and glue it down as you go. It doesn’t have to be perfect, just try not to let the wreath form show through.
When it is all wrapped it will look something like this. Now you have a blank canvas for anything you could want to do.
I decided I wanted this wreath to be simple and understated, these cute Burlap Flowers were just the right touch!
I hung it up with some cute heart ribbon and made a simple bow for the finishing touch. I love sparkle bling and things larger than life, but I also love to change it up to simple, classic, and a tad rustic from time to time!
This was fun and easy to make, and I love that the possibilities are endless with this wreath!
Thank you Cherie for such a fun wreath! I love your burnt ruffled ribbon and those stunning flowers! Your colors are gorgeous and this eye catching wreath would be fabulous for any holiday or for every day decor too!
Wreaths are such a great way to decorate inside your home or out. I love big, fancy wreaths on front doors and inside on mirrors, walls or even being hung from a wreath hanger. However, wreaths are displayed…they are simply gorgeous and an easy way to add color or texture to your home. Here are a few more wreaths that are inspired by your favorite holiday or everyday decorating style…
The Ribbon Retreat has a wonderful selection of ribbon to create all of your holiday inspired wreaths. We carry wide, narrow, print, ruffle, dazzle, satin or any solid color you could need plus so much more, to complete all of your holiday projects! Make sure to visit our online store right HERE to see all of your ribbon options…plus all of our other craft supplies perfect for all of your crafting endeavors.
Happy Creating & Happy Wreaths!
22 Comments
Oh, the wreath is beautiful, Cherie! I love the brownish taupe… reminds me of Valentine’s Day chocolates!! And thanks for the tea light tip. In similar situations (rare that it is when I find myself in one! hehe), I have used a votive candle in an appropriate-sized holder and found that the wax melted so quickly that the flame went quickly below the rim of the holder, and I was, well, stuck.: ( But tea lights are so shallow that they’re perfect! xoxo
Hi Pat! I am so glad you love this wreath. Isn’t it awesome?!? I love that the ribbon color reminds you of chocolate, because it totally does the same for me. In fact…it makes my tummy growl. Hehe! Have a wonderful day Pat and thank you again! Michelle 🙂
Amazing wreath! Love all details! Thank you for sharing tgreat tutorial!
Hope you have a wonderful day!
Hugs and love from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
Hi Ana Love Craft! Thank you so much. I am so glad you like this wreath and tutorial. Have a wonderful day and thank you again! Michelle 🙂
That is so simple and pretty! Such a great idea! I love the colors 🙂 What very pretty wreaths you make!
Hi Sarah! Thank you! I love simple projects and this wreath is one of my favs! I am so glad you like it too! Have a wonderful day and thank you again! Michelle 🙂
Another great creation! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
Hi Christie! Thank you so so much! Have a great day! Michelle 🙂
love the wreath so cute love it thanks for sharing visiting from happiness is homemade
Hi Lorraine! Thank you so much. I am so glad you like this fun wreath! Have a great day and thank you again! Michelle 🙂
This is so beautiful and I just love wreaths! Thanks for another great wreath idea!
Hi Robin! Thank you so much! I love wreaths too, and I am so glad you like this fun Valentine’s Day inspired wreath! Have a great day and thank you again! Michelle 🙂
Super cute wreath! I love the color of the ribbon.
Thanks so much for sharing on Show Me Saturday!
~ Ashley
Hi Ashley! Thank you! Isn’t that ribbon awesome?!? I love how classy it looks and how you could pair so many different colored flowers with it! Have a wonderful day and thank you again! Michelle 🙂
This is soooo beautiful {and chic too!}… Thanks for sharing it with our friends at the Motivational Monday link party!
Danielle
SewMuchCrafting.com
Hi Danielle! Thank you! This wreath is so much fun, and I am so glad you like it! Have a great day! Michelle 🙂
Hello cute lady! I’m loving it. Pinned and tweeted. Thank you so much for partying with us. I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm. We love to party with you! Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
Hi Girls! Thank you so much for your sweet comment, the pin and the tweet! Wow…you ladies rock! Have a wonderful day and see you later tonight for sure! Michelle 🙂
Great tutorial! Pinning and sharing! Thanks for linking this up to Totally Terrific Tuesday last week. I can’t wait to see what you have this week! Party goes live tonight at 9pm CST!
Sharon
herorganizedchaos.com
Wow, This wreath looks awesome. Is it possible to add character A in the middle of it as I plan to make one like this for my girlfriend on this valentines day. I have already ordered deco meshes from Papermart. But the problem is I do not know how to add character A (the starting character of her name) into it. Can you help me with this?
Hi Mauro! Thank you so much! Yes, you could add anything you would like to this fun wreath. I think the letter A would look amazing! I think you could easily attach ribbon to your letter and hang it from the top of your wreath. It would look awesome. Good luck and have a wonderful day! Michelle 🙂
I love this wreath and it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day! Thank you so much for sharing your post on Show Me Saturday! I am featuring your fabulous wreath in a roundup tomorrow.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
~ Ashley
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