a summer wreath {tutorial}

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.