Firecracker Rag Wreath

June 19, 2012
My Firecracker Rag Wreath is sure to add a little “POP” to your Fourth of July decor!  I had seen rag wreaths before on Pinterest, but never attempted one myself.  I am so glad I did!  This Firecracker Rag Wreath was fun to make!
I found an awesome tutorial at Sassy Sanctuary to create this look!  Truth be told, this was pretty time intensive.  I spent about two hours double knotting all these strips of fabric to the wire floral ring.
The firecrackers were inspired by Mrs. Stewart herself!  Martha had these cute firecracker candy favors and I knew I wanted to incorporate them into my Fourth of July decor.  {I adapted her tutorial to fit the wreath.}
From marthastewart.com
Here’s what you need:
White tissue paper
Empty toilet paper rolls
Spray adhesive
Scissors
Pencil
Martha’s printable (to use a template)
Scrapbook paper (of your choosing)
Baker’s twine
Hot glue gun

I started by cutting out Martha’s printable and tracing it on the back of my scrapbook paper and set aside.

Take a piece of white tissue paper and spray it with the spray adhesive.

Roll of the toilet paper roll.

Twist the tissue paper on one end of the roll and secure with baker’s twine.

Stuff the other end into the roll.

Take the rectangular shaped piece of scrapbook paper that you cut out and spray the back with the spray adhesive.  Roll the scrapbook paper around it just as you did with the tissue paper.

Set aside.  Take the other piece you cut out and bring the sides together to make a cone.

 Apply hot glue around the rim of the end that is stuffed and attach the cone.

These were so easy to make and I love how they make the wreath “pop”!

Firecracker Rag Wreath via createcraftlove.com #wreath #fourthofjuly

To complete the wreath, I painted some wooden stars and hot glued them to the baker’s twine.

Firecracker Rag Wreath via createcraftlove.com #wreath #fourthofjuly
Firecracker Rag Wreath via createcraftlove.com #wreath #fourthofjuly
Firecracker Rag Wreath via createcraftlove.com #wreath #fourthofjuly
I adore this wreath!  Even the hubs said it was his favorite thus far!
Do you decorate for the Fourth of July?
Jill
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About the author

Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. Author: Jill Fritz is a full time outside the home working mommy turned craft blogger. She offers craft/DIY tutorials for Pinterest addicts, craft junkies, DIY fanatics and busy mamas. Jill started Create.Craft.Love. as place to showcase her craftiness and to encourage others to do the same. Create.Craft.Love is a place where passion and creativity collide! Google

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Comments

  1. Sarah @ Becoming Martha says:
    June 19, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    I love it! So cute!!

    Reply
  2. Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm says:
    June 19, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    Jill, this is awesome! I love wreaths and this is a festive one!

    Reply
  3. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says:
    June 19, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    Ok, another awesome project! I hope you’ll add this one to my Patriotic Project Parade! Great job.

    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/06/patriotic-project-parade-linky-party.html

    Reply
  4. Shatzi LoveandLaundry says:
    June 19, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    I totally love this! I’ve never made a wreath, but I’m totally pinning this in case I ever decide to start. =)

    Reply
  5. twelve-O-eight says:
    June 20, 2012 at 12:10 am

    Hi Jill, here from the GFC hop and now following! I love your wreath it turned out so pretty. Hugs, Tanya :)

    Reply
  6. Laura @ House Of Joyful Noise says:
    June 20, 2012 at 12:37 am

    Yes, I can see how this would be time intensive, tying so many knots. But gosh darn it, it’s cute, with the firecrackers and all. Worth it!

    Reply
  7. SweetPepperRose says:
    June 20, 2012 at 12:40 am

    Simply adorable! Love it
    JoAnn

    Reply
  8. Blythe says:
    June 20, 2012 at 12:42 am

    Absolutely LOVE this wreath! Found you on Lil Luna.
    Blythe
    http://www.thedesperatecraftwives.blogspot.com

    Reply
  9. Pamela says:
    June 20, 2012 at 12:56 am

    New follower courtesty of blog hop.
    hope you will hop by and do the same.

    Reply
  10. Janel@hatingmartha says:
    June 20, 2012 at 1:34 am

    What a great craft! This is so cute and clever…you did a great job!

    Reply
  11. Tricia says:
    June 20, 2012 at 1:52 am

    Love the look of a rag wreath for the 4th!

    Stopping by from Ginger Snap Crafts. :)

    PS – I am hosting a giveaway and would love for you to stop by and enter:
    http://makingitfeellikehome.blogspot.com/2012/06/giveaway.html

    Reply
  12. Cassie {two-in-diapers.blogspot.com} says:
    June 20, 2012 at 2:14 am

    That is so cute!! I found you via the GFC blog hop. I’m happier to be your newest follower! I would love for you to follow me back at http://www.two-in-diapers.blogspot.com. :)

    Reply
  13. Nicole Buckingham says:
    June 20, 2012 at 8:54 am

    Oh, so smart and fun and smart and fun… =)

    Aloha,
    Visiting and following ya from the hop. If you’d like we’re linking up with friends today in the most simply easy way. Come join us. =)

    xo,
    Nicole
    localsugarhawaii.com

    Reply
  14. Stephanie Carlson says:
    June 20, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    Hi Jill! I found this wonderful wreath at Not JUST A Housewife’s Show Me What Ya Got party. I love it and can’t wait to get started on one for me. I think the addition of the rockets is brilliant. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  15. Amanda @ The Little Giggler says:
    June 21, 2012 at 6:13 am

    I LOVE it! So cute!!

    Reply
  16. Jeanette says:
    June 22, 2012 at 12:40 am

    I love this! I saw firecrackers like this and was going to make some to put on my mantel and now I’ll have to make some for a wreath too! Found you on Two Sasters.

    Reply
  17. Hani@Craftionary says:
    June 22, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    I love it! I’m pinning this..:) Thanks for linking up at Friday fun party. Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  18. Crafty Mischief says:
    June 23, 2012 at 12:26 am

    I love the firecrackers! This just might be my favorite 4th of July wreath ever!

    Reply
  19. Coleen McCrea Katz says:
    June 23, 2012 at 4:08 am

    Okay, I love this, but nobody would get those firecrackers off of my wreath!

    Reply
  20. Di says:
    June 24, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    Adorable! And easy too. I’m looking for some crafts to bring when I visit my girlfriend as she is recovering from a mastectomy…she will love this!

    Reply
  21. Amanda says:
    June 25, 2012 at 12:08 am

    Just stopping by to let you know I’ve featured this in a fun 4th of July round up on FamilyCorner.com Thanks for the great idea! http://www.familycorner.com/family/10-fun-crafts-and-recipes-for-july-4th.shtml

    Reply
  22. DebbieDoesCreations says:
    June 25, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    So cute! I love the firecrackers. Thanks so much for sharing at Toot Your Horn Tuesday :)

    Reply
  23. Erin @ Chronic Christian Crafter says:
    June 26, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    I love this, Jill! Thanks for sharing with us at Toot Your Horn Tuesday. I’ve featured it from last weeks party. Feel free to come by and grab your feature button!

    Reply
  24. Mindie Hilton says:
    June 27, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    Featuring you on Thursday at Bacon Time!

    Reply
  25. Kadie says:
    June 28, 2012 at 3:58 am

    Such a great idea!! I am featuring you at our party tomorrow morning. Thanks for sharing with us at Link It UP Thursday.

    Reply
  26. Ginger says:
    June 28, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    Featuring YOU today!

    Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com

    http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/06/take-look-at-you-red-white-blue-edition.html

    Reply
  27. The Tablescaper says:
    June 29, 2012 at 2:56 am

    So fun! I’d love for you to link this post to my weekly meme Seasonal Sundays. It’s right on target.

    - The Tablescaper

    Reply
  28. Kelly @ Here Comes the Sun says:
    June 29, 2012 at 4:44 am

    Thanks so much for sharing at Fabulous Friday. You were the most viewed link. I’m featuring you!

    Reply
  29. city says:
    August 15, 2012 at 5:04 am

    thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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