Yes, it makes a big mess when being cut, but I’ve found the results to be worth it. So it’s no big surprise that I fell in love with this burlap wreath from Jenni at The Roseland Family Blog.

Supplies  Scissors – Pen – Burlap – Wreath – Glue Gun and Glue SticksI traced my pattern using a Crayola Marker and a 11″ plate. Cut your circle by going inside the lines of your marker. WARNING – cutting burlap makes a huge mess everywhere! Your clothes, cutting surface and on the floor. Trying to sweep it up caused it to become “air borne” and makes a bigger mess. I found a thorough vacuming to be much more effective. You may even find small pieces of burlap days later. Doesn’t bother me because like I said I just love the look of burlap. Even in my carpet.

Once your circles are cut out, you cut them in a spiral with a width of about 1.5 inches. I “eyeballed” it, the fact that it may not be perfect only makes the rosette better in my opinion.

Roll your rosette by starting at the spot where you started cutting your circle into a spiral. This is what it will look like as you begin rolling your rosette. This is what your flower should look like when it is all rolled up and turned upside down.Put hot glue on the bottom of your rosette.Glue down the last small piece of burlap over the bottom of your rosette.Trim off excess material. Now for the best part, put hot glue on the bottom of your rosette and glue them down on the inner edge of your wreath.  If you want more rosette’s, place them closer together, or you can space them farther apart and have less rosettes. It all depends on how you want yours to look. I like mine packed close together.

Time to hang your wreath on your door and admire all your hard work! I love how mine turned out. I gotta tell ya that….

This Pin Rocks!

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Never happened.

Until now, thanks to Jenn Allyson at The Project Girl for her post on guest baskets. The free “Welcome” printable made it easy.

My original idea involved a clear plastic box from Target. BORING! Jenn’s basket inspired me to do better. I found my baskets at TJ Max. I love burlap and I had some pearls left over from my daughter’s wedding.

I remembered a  wreath I had pinned on Pinterest with large burlap flowers. I grabbed my glue gun and got started.

The flowers were easy to make and I love the pearl in the center. Some people may not think that burlap and pearls go together, my basket should prove them wrong.

This project was quick and easy with great results. If I can make a basket look this good, anyone can.

The first basket went so well that I made a second one for when we have multiple families come stay with us.

Now I look organized and crafty at the same time. I must say that…….

This Pin ROCKS!

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