We are well and truly in the thick of the Christmas season, and as usual we as a family will be working on some Christmas craft, as much to keep the kids entertained as to give our decorations a bit of a spruce up. Somewhere in the move last year, we lost a Christmas box that held the kids wreaths. Over time all the kids had made their rag wreath and we took turns each to use a different one.
When the DIY Decorator girls got in touch to suggest a Christmas Wreath Showcase, I knew exactly what I would make, a rag wreath of course, only with a twist to suit our new home. Here’s my step by step guide on how to make a rag wreath.
Equipment
Scissors
Pliers may be handy
Materials
A wire coat hanger
1 meter of ribbon
1.5-2 meters of fabric of your choice
Step One
Make the wire coat hanger into a circle shape. It really doesn’t matter if it’s imperfect, in fact you won’t have a clue when you’re finished.
Step Two
Cut fabric into pieces anywhere from 7cm to 15cm. I used a mixture of short and long to give the wreath a fuller effect.
Step Three
Tie the fabric onto the coat hanger in simple knots.
Step Four
Once all fabric is tied onto the coat hanger, tie the ribbon in a loop to use as something to hang the wreath from.
Step Five
Hang and enjoy your wreath.
It really is as simple as that. But don’t just stop with my idea, take a look around the Christmas wreath showcase and see which other wreaths inspire you.
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Which wreath has been your favourite so far? Are you a Christmas Crafter?
Nicole xxx
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Oh Nicole, I love your raggy wreath. I’ve been wanting to make one for a while. The blue and white is so fresh and looks great hanging on your timber door. Thanks for joining the showcase x
Thank you so much for hosting, what fun!! xx
Gorgeous! The fabric is beautiful x
Thank you Kirsten xx
So you, I love it. I was admiring the beautiful timber of your front door too, it looks so solid! Love the shades of blue x
It is a lovely door, especially when you consider it’s over 100 years old. Oh the stories it could tell!! Thank you xx
This looks spectacular and so simple even I could do it. I love the idea of craft but in reality, I am really bad at it. Lucky I’m very good at swooning at everyone else’s efforts though, yours included!
Take it from me, I am no crafter, though this wreath is so easy I am considering a career change…lol. xx
gorgeous against your beautiful door, Nicole. Merry Christmas
Thank you Fiona, and a very merry Christmas to you too. xx
This is lovely Nic, it’s special when things are homemade with LOVE!
Thank you Em, it sure has a lot of love xxx
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Beautiful fabric, gorgeous wreath! So easy, yet so effective! Love it!
So many clever ladies making their own wreaths. You are so creative and the fabric is so beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing.
Yvette x
Thank you Yvette, there sure are some beautiful wreaths in the collection. Thanks for stopping by! xx
Love this idea Nicole! The wreath looks gorgeous x
Thank you Belinda xx
Ah LOVE your wreath too Nicole. This was the technique I used once with white plastic bags in primary school, but the use of fabric is MUCH nicer (and more eco friendly). Also love the blue and white colour selection ? Great job!
Thank you Nik, and now that you mention it, I think I also recall making one with plastic bags when I was at school. Your wreath has given me the inspiration to try something similar for our Christmas table. xx
So many clever ideas, love them all.
I do like a christmas wreath or two even.
I love the colours in your one and so easy to make.
Thank you Sarah, it is really easy, my kids can do them unaided. xx
Love that blue fabric Nicole, your wreath is gorgeous.x
Thank you Sam, I love it too xx
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Such a beautiful wreath and a clever way to use those last bits of fabric! Fab colours <3
Thank you Gina. x
I could definitely make this wreath. How clever and easy! Best of all you can make it any colour you choose.
Even your girls could make this wreath Bec, they’d love it. xx
I love that you made a blue wreath hun and this one is soooo pretty. I need to convince my boys to give it a go as I love the idea of everyone in the family making one xx
Just be sure to have a bottle of wine handy, I find that’s the best way to craft with kids ?
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