Thursday, June 13, 2013

Summer Rope Wreath

It is time to take down the spring wreath and put up the summer wreath. In our last house I rarely had a wreath, now in this house it seems funny not to have one. Maybe because our last door was solid and this one has a window.

I love nautical looking things for home decor but it feels funny to have much in the house. We live pretty close to a large lake but this isn't a beach house or anything. But for my summer wreath it is nice to add some rope and american flags.

Here are my supplies:


The wreath is from Walmart, I think it is less than $3. I have used a pool noodle before but the rope is too heavy and it doesn't stay a circle for long. These are so cheap they are my go to wreath forms now. The rope is also from Walmart in the hardware department and is about $5.


I love how this wreath turned out. I used hot glue to secure the rope and had to overlap every once in a while to get the rope straight again.  I tucked the flags under a piece of rope and then hot glued them as well. I used some ribbon I already had and just wrapped it around the wreath and tied a knot.


I am all ready for summer now, at least at the front door.


I love decorating with flags outside, especially when it gets closer to the 4th of July. It will be here before we know it. Do you have a favorite summer wreath? Do you add flags to celebrate the 4th?

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7 comments:

  1. What a cute wreath! And I LOVE the exterior of your home. So welcoming! Speaking of that--welcome to blogging!! I hope you love it as much as I do! :)

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    1. Thanks for the welcome! I really love blogging so far. I need to work on some of the technical aspects though. It is quite a learning process.

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  2. I love anything twine. This is very cute and you make it look totally doable!

    ~Angie @ Desperate Houselife visiting back!

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    1. Thank you Angie. It is a pretty fast project as long as you don't run out of glue sticks and rope, like I did.

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  3. Cheering for the red-white-blue and rope wreath. It's awesome, thanks!

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  4. Wow I love it! I have been looking for a easy summery wreath for our front door. I think I may have to copy you on this one. Found you through craft o maniac's monday link up.

    www.joseandcharityspemberley.blogspot.com

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    1. So glad you like it, thanks for stopping by. I will have to stop by and check out your blog too.
      Have a great day!

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