[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://southhousedesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Snip-Rip-Wreath-Hero.jpeg” alt=”Super Closeup of top part of Canvas Waves Wreath” title_text=”Snip Rip Wreath Hero” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f1edeb” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”-100px||||false|false” custom_padding=”30px||30px||false|false”]

Modern Farmhouse

Torn Canvas or Drop Cloth Wreath

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Fresh, modern take on a canvas or drop cloth wreath — whether farmhouse, boho, cottage or contemporary, this DIY wreath brings casual style.

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ custom_margin=”-20px||||false|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false”]We’ve all seen the cute rag wreaths of yesterday.

They were fresh and new when they hit the farmhouse scene.

But today, today I wanted that same casual, relaxed vibe for Spring, but I wanted something fresh and a bit more traditional. Something more reflective of our style, our home.

How do you marry these two?

 
[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://southhousedesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/On-Mahagony-Door-Straight-On.jpeg” alt=”Swirling Canvas Wreath suspended with a ribbon on a dark mahogany door” title_text=”On Mahagony Door Straight On” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”]Well, I kept the shape and materials of the farmhouse rag wreath, round and washed canvas (you could use drop cloth if you have that on hand). But applied the canvas in a new way.

I love how the canvas almost mimics the large flower petals tightly packed together. It looks quite intricate.

But actually, it is so simple to do! Snip-Rip-Pin. That’s it. I promise.

Here, let me show you:

Supplies:

• Foam wreath form (mine is 14-inch)
• Straight pins (I had 24 remaining from a box of 150)
• Washed Canvas (I used 19 strips – 1 2/3 yds of 60-inch washed canvas)
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Thimble or tack hammer

 

 
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Here’s How-To Make a Snip & Rip Swirled Canvas or Drop Cloth Wreath:

STEP 1) Wash Your Canvas

For the slightly rumpled, casual look, I washed and tumble dried my fabric first. This is optional.

STEP 2) Snip & Rip Your Canvas or Drop Cloth

Simple, with scissors snip through the finished selvage edge every 3-inches. Then rip across the width of the fabric. My fabric is 60-inches wide, so my 3-inch wide strips are 60-inches long.

Here’s a quick video if you’ve never done this before. It’s really quite therapeutic.

 
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STEP 3) Wrap Foam Wreath

Cover your foam wreath by wrapping with strips of canvas. Mine took four strips to cover.

 

STEP 4) Apply the Canvas Strips to the Wreath

Start along either the inside or the outside edge of the wreath. Begin by folding down the finished edge of your first strip so that the finished, polished edge will not be seen. Finger pleat the side of your strip of fabric closest to the wreath pinning through three or four layers and then into the wreath form. Move a bit further down the strip, maybe 1/2-inch, and pleat and pin again. Keep moving like this but changing direction and turn back a bit higher up on the wreath (toward the front), overlapping, twisting and turning how you go.

Thinks variety of direction to produce unpredictable waves of overlapping fabric hiding the pins of previous layers as you go. I’ve made this video to give you a better idea of how this works.

 

 

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 And here is my finished wreath. 

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And here is my finished 

[/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”]Your canvas waves should look something like this. Rows and patches of tight waves of fabric overlapping but with no discernible pattern — very organic.

 
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How will you hang your Swirling Canvas Wreath?

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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://southhousedesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Wreath-with-Buds-and-nest-on-blue-wall.jpeg” alt=”Swirled Canvas Wreath with flowers buds and nest” title_text=”Wreath with Buds and nest on blue wall” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”]Or decorated with Spring colored ribbons, faux Spring buds and a sweet nest with eggs, and hung simply on a wall?
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Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions and please share a pic.
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