Tuesday, February 22, 2011

ST. PATTY'S RAG WREATH

So this past Saturday, I was ITCHING to do something crafty. I was actually having crafting withdrawls... I hadn't made something in such a LONG TIME. However, I didn't feel like going out to buy any supplies I might need to make something, so I had to work with what I had.

I've been wanting to make a rag wreath since last fall, when I really starting following all of these crafty blogs. So I got out my fabric scrap bin, and was amazed at how much green fabric I had left over from all the purses I made last summer - Green is my favorite color, but I didn't realize I had used so much of it when making all those purses. Since St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner - Green was the perfect color.
I used a wire hanger that I shaped into a circle for the wreath form. It ended up being about a 12" diameter.
I think there are about 15 different patterns - only one being a solid.

I love the combination of all the different shades - from kelly to olive to chartruese, and everything in between.


I Love it and think it looks really good on my newly painted front door.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

2012 Update: A little tutorial - like stated above, I used a wire hanger for the form. I snipped off the hook part of the hanger and then using pliers, I straightened it the best I could and then shaped it into a 12" diameter circle. I then held the ends together with duct tape.

The fabric strips are 1" x 6", which I cut with a rotary tool. Then I tied them all to the wire. There are probably 150 strips. I have no idea how much fabric I used because it was all scrap.

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40 comments:

  1. KrystalFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    LOVE IT!!! I love rag wreaths but this one is particularly cute. Great job!

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  2. Marie C.February 24, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    This is such a good idea! I saw your post on "A Glimpse Inside" and now I'm a follower of your blog!

    http://educatorssoliloquy.blogspot.com

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  3. La-Dee-da crafterFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Wow, you have great scraps laying around. So cute!!! Saw you in Glimpse inside party. Love it!

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  4. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}February 24, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Love it! So cute and perfect for St. Patty's day!
    Thanks for linking up!
    PS- Love the new blog design! :)

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  5. KJ@letsgoflyakiteFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    This turned out lovely. I love all the shades of green, and that you repurposed a wire hanger.

    Very welcoming!

    Visiting via the weekend wrap up.

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  6. Michelle {Daydream Believers}February 25, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    SO cute! :) Nice work!

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  7. Chelsea @ two twenty oneFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    This is too cute! I love it!

    {visiting from tatertots & jello}

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  8. Jerri at Simply Sweet HomeFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    Your wreath is beautiful. I love all the different patterns!

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  9. TerryFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Very pretty! The variations of green truly make this gorgeous! You did a fantastic job!

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  10. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on TopFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I have always loved rag wreaths. And yours is so fabulous in green! :)

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    This is so cute. I'd love for you to link up to my brand new linky party @ myworldmadebyhand.blogspot.com

    Your newest follower, Jessica

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  12. LindseyFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    This is too cute! I want to re-create it!!! Great idea!

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  13. Michelle {Daydream Believers}February 26, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    ...just another quick comment! :) I wanted to let you know I featured your project on my blog - here's the link to the post http://www.daydreambelievers.net/2011/02/feelin-lucky-great-ideas-for-st.html

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  14. JillFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Cute! I'm featuring this over at womenwhodoitall.blogspot.com

    Jill

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  15. I {heart} Nap TimeFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    This wreath is so cute! I hope you'll link it up at I Heart Nap Time.

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  16. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    I love it! Perfect colors! Cute, Cute!
    Great Job! Wanda

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  17. Paula@SweetPeaFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Very cute! This will look great on your door all of spring.

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  18. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy PaperFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    This looks great! I love these rag wreaths.
    http://itsybitsypaper.blogspot.com

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  19. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    I love that I can make this with a plain old wire hanger... just wish I had scraps of green!!

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Loved this so much I featured it...please stop by, check it out, and grab my button.

    Jessica
    http://myworldmadebyhand.blogspot.com/2011/02/sunday-stalker-2.html

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  21. MeganFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    so cute. I think this is the prettiest st patty's wreath out there.

    megan
    craftycpa.blogspot.com

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  22. Simply BungalowMarch 1, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Love this. It's so fun!
    ~Heidi

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  23. KelseyMarch 1, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    I love your rag wreat! I've made some myself - but this one is super cute for St. Patrick's Day! I'd love to feature it on my new blog if you are interested www.everyday-is-a-celebration.blogspot.com

    Kelsey :)
    k.sapp87(@)gmail(dot)com

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  24. The AlexandersMarch 4, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    This is adorable!!!

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  25. *Jamie*March 13, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Love this! I just made my first rag wreath yesterday!

    http://jamieslifeinetowah.blogspot.com/

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  26. meechMarch 15, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Hi, I just came across your blog. This is such a cute idea! I love it. I was wondering... how long and wide did you make each piece of fabric? I don't think i'll have time to make one before st. patty's day this week, but hopefully for some other holiday this year. Thanks for sharing!

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  27. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Love this! I have bits and pieces of a yellow and burlap fabric wreath all over my craft room that I have been working on for a month now...lol.

    You have such great projects! I am following you now :)

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  28. KellyFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    I want to make one! Is it just fabric knotted around a wreath?

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  29. JamieFebruary 17, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Hello, I love this fabric strip wreath you have made for St. Patrick's Day! The different shades blend together so well and it looks great! I hope it's okay, I featured your pretty green wreath in a St. Patrick's Day crafts round-up hub here:

    http://jamiebrock.hubpages.com/hub/St-Patricks-Day-Craft-Tutorials-and-DIY-Home-Decor-Round-Up

    Thank you so much for sharing!

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    I actually would like to know what shade you painted your front door! I love the color!

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  31. kstonekingFebruary 26, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    I made my own version of this after being inspired by yours! I wired together three round, plastic plant supports (you know...the kind that come with spring bulbs) so they would look like a shamrock. Then, I tied my fabric scraps to them. I did have to buy the fabric (1 yd. ea. of 3 coordinating fabrics). But I could probably make 2-3 more wreaths from those 3 yds. Therefore, this project cost me a total of about $5!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

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  32. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy PaperMarch 2, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    I love rag wreathes! This turned out great. I hope you will link up to my St. Patty's Day Project Parade.

    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/03/st-pattys-day-project-parade-linky.html

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  33. K.ThomasMarch 11, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    What paint color is the door? We are getting ready to paint ours and I love this color! Thanks so much!

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  34. Kristol FaucheuxMarch 12, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    K. Thomas... that paint color for the door was a custom color made to match our deck stain, which I have no idea what color that was. Thanks for liking it, but sorry I can't help you.

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  35. LaurenMarch 29, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    This is adorable! My mom used to do this with elastic hair rubber bands and fabric to make cute scrunchies!

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  36. Lauren @momhomeguideFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Your wreath is really cute! I will have to try making one.

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  37. avisiontorememberMarch 5, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Your wreath is adorable! I shared it on my blog today if you want to check it out go to http://iamonly1woman.blogspot.com/2013/03/10-must-do-st-patricks-day-crafts-for.html

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  38. NatashalhMarch 6, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    So cool! I've never even heard of a rag wreath before, but this is really pretty. I'm linking it up in a blog post tomorrow at http://www.diaryofaplagueyear.com

    Thanks for having such a cool post to share!

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  39. UnknownJanuary 15, 2014 at 6:37 PM

    absolutely love your Green Wreath! However, as an Irishwoman I must correct you - no one, not one single person, ever, would say St "Patty's" day!!!!!! Theres no such a thing!!!!!

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  40. UnknownFebruary 28, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    Hi,
    Just wanted to let you know I am sharing your wonderful post in my 100 Something Green St. Patricks Day RoundUp http://wp.me/p466oG-11f with a link back to your original post plus pinned to my St. Patricks Day Board! Have a terrific weekend!
    Cathy from APeekIntoMyParadise.com

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