Hi everyone! I’m still working on bringing fall touches to our house. After mulling over a few different ideas for a fall wreath, I settled on one that I thought would work perfectly with the color scheme I’m trying this year. And you know what? I am in LOVE! I think this might possibly be one of my all-time favorites!
This beauty started life humbly enough, wrapped in a plastic wrapper and tucked away on the bottom shelf of my local Target.
“What? This wreath isn’t made of expensive satin?” you ask. No sirree, it most certainly is not. This beauty is made out of a simple plastic tablecloth. Well, almost two tablecloths actually. I started with a basic 12″ wire wreath form and two $3 plastic tablecloths.
Then, just like my summer rag wreath, I cut the tablecloth into strips that were roughly 8″ long and 2 1/2″ wide. Then I tied each strip to the wreath form. I used a double knot to keep it secure, but I had to make sure I didn’t pull to hard. Since I was working with plastic, if I pulled to hard the strip would tear.
One great movie (okay, maybe two because I took a few breaks) later and I had this gorgeous beauty.
You should see the way it catches the light. And because it’s plastic, it will hold up beautifully under whatever kind of weather Mother Nature sends our way.
The genius behind this wreath, of course, is that it’s so easy to re-create. Although not a traditional fall color, I chose gray because I plan on keeping mine up all though the holiday season. But, with plastic tablecloths coming in so many colors, there are so many options to choose from. You could even mix a few different colors… fall colors perhaps. Now I have your wheels turning, don’t I?
I love mine so much, I decided it needed to hang in a spot where I could enjoy it all day.
I’m a little late to the party, but I’m still linking to Rhoda’s Fall Door Decor party and Allison’s Hookin up with HOH party. Hope to see ya there!
I’m also linking up here:
And Beth’s Home Stories Tutes & Tips
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I love this wreath Kristen!!!! SO creative and fabulous! I’m going to feature it on my Facebook page! XO
What a fantastic idea! Looks beautiful
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Makes me want to go out and get some tablecloths right now!
Wow! You’ve got mind mind twirling about all the possibilities of things to create with those plastic tablecloths, and you’re right about the pretty colors out there! Thanks for showing us a great idea!
This is GENIUS! It looks fabulous
I see all these quick and beautiful creations and I love them but I wonder, could you tell me where is the best place to buy the wreath forms. Good job on this wreath. It’s beautiful.Peggy
Sorry I think the web site was ” High heels and a Hammer”
Wow! That is amazing. It is so pretty – you’d never know it was plastic. I really like the gray. I bet you’ll be able to use it all year!
Genius! My front door gets morning sun, rain, and wind so I have to be careful with what wreaths I hang there. Your idea of using plastic tablecloth is awesome. I can’t wait to make mine!
In the picture of the wreath hanging on your door, how did you hang it? I have storm door that I would have to hang mine on and I’m not sure how to do that.
Hi Emily,
I used a command hook (an indoor/outdoor one). I’ve had mine up since last winter and it’s holding up great!
Hi Peggy,
You can get wire wreath forms (as well as many other kinds) at stores like Michael’s or JoAnn’s. They aren’t expensive and come in several sizes. Thank you for the kind comments. You should try one, I’m sure it will be beautiful!
Gorg-e-o-u-s-ness! How fun is that project and you would’ve never known where it got it’s start. ~K
Totally love this-great idea for all the holidays with appropriate colored tablecloths!!
Wow – this looks super cute. It looks so full & lush. I had to pop over and tell you because the AT folks can be kinda harsh. I wanted you to know that some people in blogland think this idea is fantastic!!
Tanya from
dans-le-townhouse.blogspot.com
I am so impressed with this! What a fabulous idea. I like how you can change it up depending on the season. I am a new follower from Tatertots and Jello. Vicky @ http://www.messforless.net
It looks great. I really want to make one !
I made this last night, look beautiful. My daughter suggested using two colors. I did a little larger of a wreath form and it took 2 1/2 tablecloths, if you purchase them at the dollar store the cost would be:
$2 (2 table clothes at the dollar store)
$1.19 (wreath form using 40% at Joann’s)
Total $3.19 for a beautiful wreath
I’m pretty much in love with this idea! Because it’s so inexpensive, you could change up the color for seasons or parties or…on and on. What a great wreath. Thanks so much for sharing!
This is so creative! I love it! Who would have thought that little plastic thing could be so gorgeous! Great job
Visiting from Homestories a2z
I love this so much I featured it this week at my Hookin Up with HoH Party!
Feel free to stop by and grab a button if you’d like!!
xoxo
Allison @ House of Hepworths
This wreath is beautiful!!! I am definitely going to make one (or a few)
That is ‘sew’ friggin’ fantastic!!!!! Of to find a frame and some tableclothes to go with my fall colors. Visiting from HOH.
~ Kimberlee at The Spunky Diva
This wreath is GORGEOUS!! My brain is suddenly overloaded with ideas on this!!! I LOVE IT!! Great job!
Wow – what a great idea! new follower, now gfc following you, Karima
Hi Kristen
I love the wreath what a great way to use old tablecloth.
thanks so much for sharing.
Lizeth
I am in love with this wreath! Have seen it a couple of times today and keep coming back to it! Pinning it so I will know exactly how to make my own. Beautiful!
Amanda
What a genius idea! I went to the Dollar General near my house and found a milky chocolate color and orange plastic tableclothes ($1 each). I don’t know yet if I want to do one solid color or mix three colors and add a dark red to those. Anyway, thanks for the great idea! You rock!
I love your wreath thanks for the tutorial. new follower:-) xxx
Hi, I saw your wreath on “Beneath My Heart” but what I really want is your Wire Cloche….wherever did you find it??? I like the wreath too gonna try that myself. Just picked up a wreath form to recycle at Goodwill Saturday.
Thanks,
Amy
♥♥♥ this! Great for our Oregon weather…going to make one for Christmas for sure-thanks for the post!
Love the wreath over the mirror! I have been looking for something to add to an open wall in my hallway! I will definitely give this a try! Thanks for sharing!
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