Sunday, March 16, 2014

Rag Wreath from Old Blue Jeans-DIY

Up-cycled Blue Jeans

I am ready to roll into lighter decorations and a little whimsy as well. 
This Rag Wreath from a pair of old pair of blue jeans was just the DIY project I was looking for.
This is one of those no brainer kind of projects. There's really no skill required and is super simple.

You could purchase a wreath form of some kind but I hate to buy things I can just reuse. Reusing something that otherwise would be tossed out is the name of my game.
"Making Something outta of Nothing"
This wreath is very tight and dry; I'm just going to remove any dangling pieces and anything that's sticking out.

I used the legs of these jean. I simply cut the thick edge off and the cut narrow strips out of both legs
and started tying them onto the wreath. I wanted another fabric just to break up all the blue and this scrap piece of pink gingham did the trip for me.
Just keep tying and turning your knots to suit the look you want.


Thanks so much for popping over for a visit. 
Be Blessed!



12 comments:

  1. Your wreath turned out super cute! I like reusing things that would be thrown away too. I can't stand to throw things away that someone may be able to use either...so wasteful! I love the pink gingham and the way it brightens up the door! Have a blessed Sunday evening...Vicky

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    1. Vicky, Thank you for the sweet comment. I took my wreaths down Yesterday hoping to remake them into something light and Spingy but there still isn't much to work with yet. This one gave me a little wreath fix.

      OMG. ..it's snowing on the mountain and the school has already been called off. ..I guess I have a little time before Spring is really here in Virginia.

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  2. I love it! What a nice spring or summer wreath it would be.
    My daughter made me a rag wreath for Christmas out of various red and green plaids -- I just love it. I think we should make another one for a new season.

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    1. It's so easy! I love rag wreaths! I think this little wreath will end up in my daughter's room. She's a girlie-girl and I will probably end up making something a little more earthy for outside.

      Thanks so much for the visit. .Be Blessed!

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  3. Love this - great idea thinking a good way to use up old jeans. -Carole

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    1. Thanks for stopping by and leaving the nice comment. Have a Wonderful day!

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  4. I've done a similar one with strips of fabric torn, so very snappy. Years ago I made these with coat hangers pushed into a circle. Yours looks so cute with the bluejeans. Great idea!

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    1. I've made some with coat hangers, in the past as well. You can get different shapes using the hangers. I made some heart shaped. So glad you stopped by for a visit. Have a great day!

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  5. How CUTE is the faded denim with the pretty, pale pink checks!! Thanks for sharing the loveliness, Lynn!

    Poppy

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    1. Thank you Poppy. My daughter has adopted this wreath. It really has "girl" all over it. I hope your birthday was a blast and wishes that the fun continues for you all week!

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  6. That's a very pretty wreath and doesn't look too awful hard to make. I may have to try my hand at making one.

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    1. Terra, this wreath is extremely easy. Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful week.

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