A gorgeous wreath to hang during the summer months! This patriotic wreath tutorial is simple to make, quick, and inexpensive!
With Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day all within a matter of a few months, I decided to take down my spring wreath and make something patriotic to put in its place.
This patriotic wreath came together in about a half an hour and was very inexpensive to make.
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Ornament Holiday Wreath: Use inexpensive ornaments and glue around a wreath base for a stunning ornament wreath.
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Old Glory Patriotic Wreath Tutorial
Supplies needed for Patriotic Wreath:
- 18" grapevine wreath base
- 3 yards 1 ½" striped ribbon
- 3 yards 2 ½" burlap ribbon or burlap strips
- 2 mini flags
- hot glue
- glue gun
- Bow ( 2 ½ yards 1 ½" grosgrain ribbon and 2 ½ yards burlap or burlap ribbon)
Steps for Making a Patriotic Wreath:
Step 1: Start by wrapping your wreath with the burlap. Secure with hot glue on the back as needed.
Tip: If using burlap that has a raw edge, spray with hair spray to help with fraying.
Step 2: Layer your striped ribbon over the burlap, hot gluing on the back as needed.
Step 3: Make a bow.
Note: You can make a basic bow by layering your burlap and ribbon, or a fancier bow like the one I did above with four loops.
I was too lazy to create a tutorial for how I made this bow because there are already so many tutorials online. Here is one similar, I did 4 instead of 6 loops.
Step 4: Attach the flags by sliding the sticks through the wreath base. No glue needed.
Step 5: Glue your bow onto the wreath and you are done!
I love how simple it was to make and how bright and patriotic our front door looks now!
For reference, the wreath base, striped ribbon and flags were purchased at Michael's. The burlap and blue ribbon were leftover from other other projects.
Here are a couple of other fun projects you might enjoy!
These flag sugar cookies are so easy to make with rectangle cookies and red licorice! Planning a BBQ for Memorial Day or the 4th of July? Don’t forget a sugar cookies station for the kids!
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Erlene says
Thanks for sharing your patriotic wreath tutorial on Merry Monday. Pinned and will be one of my features.
Angie ~ ambientwares says
This is a beautiful wreath, Brandy! Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday! Pinned & sharing
Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy says
Such a cute wreath!!
pam says
Very pretty....I love red, white and blue!
Angela says
What a great wreath! It's so simple and so cute! I checked out your blog and I really like it- you've got some great ideas!
Donna Marie says
great stuff got you off of linky party mostly blogging I love americana and of course our troops 🙂
JESS44903 says
Aww! So cute!
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acraftymix says
I always admire how patriotic Americans are Brandy. I love your wreath and how you used a polka dot ribbon to mimic the stars on the American flag. It's truly lovely
Michelle - Jarrah Jungle says
You are so clever this looks amazing!
Lori says
This is so festive and easy looking! Thanks for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It!
Navy Wifey Peters @ USS Crafty says
Such a great looking wreath! Thanks for sharing at the Submarine Sunday Link Party!
satrntgr says
That is beautiful - what a great way to welcome people to your home! 🙂
Morgan @ Managing Mommyhood says
Love how simple this is, but it packs a punch of fun!
the cape on the corner says
that is just so simple, but so beautiful!
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Malia @ Small Town Girl Blog says
Love this! Perfect for the 4th and Memorial day! Pinned and sharing!
Adree says
Love this wreath! The burlap gives it a rustic feel that I love!
Brandy says
Thank you so much Andree!
Meg | Hello Farmhouse says
This is so stinkin cute! I'm definitely pinning for later because my farmhouse needs a few of these!
Brandy says
Thank you, Meg!
charleneasay1 says
This is such a cute wreath. I would love to make one. Happy week!
JESS44903 says
This is adorbs! 🙂
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Brenda says
I am so loving this wreath Brandy! I love anything red/white/blue and of course burlap. Now I think I will have to make one too. lol