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Monday, July 25, 2011

DIY Recycled Thrifted Fabric Corduroy Rosette wreath tutorial





I keep seeing all these neat burlap wreaths popping up all over blogland,
and I wanted to make one, but ....I didn't have any burlap.
What I DID have was that bolt of fabric that I have used over and over again.
(best 6.99 I ever spent) :)
So I ran down to the dollar store and got a straw wreath,
cut my strips of fabric and covered the wreath,
and started making rosette's...:)



Here is the simplest way I can show you how to make them.
Fold the fabric strip (about 12 inches long 2 inches wide)
in half. Glue the end together and start wrapping in a twisting motion.




Like this...drop a little bit of hot glue here and there to keep the rosette together...
(or to keep your fingers stuck together and burning of the skin, whatever you choose..:)


Man, I thought I swore a lot under my breath trying to sew something....
burning my knuckles with hot glue took that to a whole new level...
I told my husband that I think the C.I.A. could use this as some
sort of way to get information out of people...
It HURTS.....:)


But..Beauty is pain....:)
and look how BEAUTIFUL it turned out...
I love it...
I hope you do to.





Have a BEAUTIFUL day!!!

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20 comments:

  1. Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.comJuly 25, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I love this and will be making one of my own! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  2. Art Is BeautyJuly 25, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    THANKS ERIN, HOPEFULLY THE INSTRUCTIONS WERE EASY ENOUGH TO FOLLOW..:)

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  3. HoneySageJuly 25, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I saw 6 pairs of corduroy pants in the same great color at the thrift store. I may have to go back and get them. I like this look better than the burlap. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Michelle @ Delicate ConstructionJuly 26, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    This is so pretty!! I love your idea! I am visiting from The Girl Creative and I am a new follower! Hope you have a great day and I look forward to seeing you around soon!
    Michelle
    www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com

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  5. cherished blissJuly 26, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    So pretty! I love the corduroy! It has such nice texture! Thanks for linking up again this week! : )

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  6. Mariel@ www.sexymodeststyle.comJuly 26, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    turned out Wonderful! i love the choice color too!

    Come link this up at my woot woot wednesdays!
    www.tootsiewootsieboutique.blogspot.com

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  7. annies homeJuly 27, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    love it looks great come visit me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  8. KellyJuly 27, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I LOVE this as well as your nautical jar holder! Very pretty and creative. I'm following you now. :)


    Come visit!

    Kelly

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  9. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comJuly 27, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    That looks so pretty against the mirror.

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  10. Nicole@Thrifty DecoratingJuly 27, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    WOW! That is getting featured next week! I love it! :)

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  11. Art Is BeautyJuly 27, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Thanks so much Nicole!! You just made my night!!! :)

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  12. Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes FlowersJuly 28, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Very, very cool!!! I love the texture of the corduroy on the rosettes! Thanks for sharing!

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  13. ColeyJuly 29, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    This is so cute! Love how you were able to use things that were already on hand :)

    Coley

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  14. Mel Creates OftenJuly 29, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Very pretty - I love wreaths, corduroy, and rosettes. Can't go wrong with any of that. I' m following you from Your Whims Wednesday and liking your facebook page. I'm hosting a hop right now, and I hope you come by.

    http://www.meldreamsoften.com

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  15. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateJuly 30, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    This is beautiful! I love the color and the texture of the corduroy. I'm glad you didn't have any burlap! Thanks for sharing at this week's BFF Open House.

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  16. AnnieJuly 30, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    This is so pretty. I was thinking about making a rosette wreath for a wedding I'm decorating, and after seeing yours, I'm pretty certain I'm going to add that to my craft list. It's so pretty, and I love that you hung it with that tulle. So pretty!

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  17. TanyaJuly 31, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    The texture of this is great. I love that shade of green and with the corduroy it is even better.

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  18. UnknownJuly 31, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    I love this wreath!! I wanted to let you know I am featuring it on my site on Monday!

    http://www.thegunnysack.com/2011/07/whats-in-gunny-sack-wreaths.html

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  19. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateAugust 1, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Just wanted to let you know I featured this too as part of my BFF Link Party Wrap Up. Grab a featured button from my sidebar if you like :)

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  20. megAugust 4, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    i LOVE this wreath! how pretty!! and i love how it looks on that mirror. great job! i'm your newest follower :) excited to see some of your other great ideas!!

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