Changing out the wreath on our front door is one of the easiest ways to celebrate each season. I’ve done a fall wreath {burlap ruffles}, a winter wreath {the nonna wreath} and a spring wreath {linen ruffles} and so it seemed about time to try a summer wreath.
I’ve been in the beachy mood and jute twine feels rather nautical, so it became the inspiration for this project. Once your wreath is covered with twine, feel free to embellish however you like.
Here’s what you’ll need:
:: styrofoam wreath form
:: jute rope {purchased from the craft or hardware store}
:: hot glue gun, glue stick, scissors
STEP ONE: glue end of rope and begin wrapping
STEP TWO: as you wrap, add dots of glue to hold rope into place
STEP THREE: glue end of rope to finish
As you wrap, try to keep the rope tight and close together. You may have some spaces at the end {as I did}, so you can just cut a small piece of rope and fill in with glue, tucking the ends in to hide.
And it is finished.
Now you can play around with embellishing.
A simple silk flower looks cheerful
And a whimsical bouquet of pinwheels is playful {see the pinwheel tutorial here}
I added a striped bunched flower, some dotty garland and the starfish to the wreath in the july giveaway.
A large monogram would be great, or an assortment of sea shells. Really, just have fun with it and you can create your own version of the summer wreath.
And just for a little more inspiration, look at these great projects using jute rope:
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So fun {and cheap!} to recreate.
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Very Nice and can be adapted for any season.
I made this wreath Saturday night & I LOVE it!!! It was so simple & it looks so pretty on my front door :) My 4 yr. old son helped me make this & was so excited when it was done. Thank you for all of the wonderful ideas…keep em’ coming! I really like the “&” sign you did too!
Pinwheels on a wreath = brilliant !
Love this! I also love the simple blue and gold flower, how did you make that?!
Hello!! Love the wreath, right up my alley :) I was sad not to see you at the Summer Snapshots Linky Party this week – hope you’ll come back next week! xoxo
Your wreath is so lovely!! No sewing!! I think I will have to try. I also love those beautiful vases.
Thanks!!
Hi Emily! You can’t imagine my excitement when I scrolled through your latest post and saw my anthro knock off dresser! I am huge fan and continue to be enamored by your creativity. Thank you.
xo,
mia
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I love, love, love that chandelier, and the ampersand is pretty darn cute too. Now, I need to go find something to swathe in jute binding. : )
Love it! So simple yet so cute.
I would love to buy the “Make a Splash” art print also..it would look fantastic in my kids’ bathroom! This weekend I am making the wreath for my front door, can’t wait!
i am loving the pinwheel idea!
Well isn’t that adorable?!!!
Love the wreath idea, but PLEASE tell me you are using that gorgeous fabric for something besides a table cover for crafts!!!! That is my current..favorite…gotta have it….can’t afford it fabric!!! Love your blog!
I love your tutorials! This wreath would be fun to make with my daughter.
What fabric is that in the background?
Oh, that fabric. I love it. I saw it first at Holly Mathis’s house {in her dining room} and fell in love. I bought a yard and am not sure what to do with it … it currently sits on my dining room table. It is called Waggaman by Braemore Textiles.
Love that fabric – where did you find it?
In LOVE! Any chance you will do a tutorial for the whale pillow? That would go perfect in my son’s room… that is if I dont win it in the July giveaway! :)
the whale pillow was such an experiment that actually turned out! I’ll try to put one together.
I’ve seen some things wrapped in yarn, but wrapping in jute is so perfect. I can just see this wreath at a beach house in the Hamptons. Beautiful!
All your wreaths have been so much fun through the year – thank you much!
Fantastic!! Emily, will you be putting the “Make a Splash” art print that’s from the July give away up for sale in the shop? I am dying for it, I love it so much!!
I just put it in the shop … for a discounted price!
hey i recognize that backdrop floral fabric!;;;;
I love your embellishing ideas. The blue flower is gorgeous. Thanks for another great tutorial!
I love all your ideas! I feel like I need to start using pinterest, everyone loves it!
beautiful wreath!