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April 3, 2013

Burlap Bouquet Tutorial

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Happy Wednesday, half way through the week already! I’m excited to be here again sharing one of my newest spring projects, a DIY Burlap Bouquet. I shared this last week over at The 36th Avenue and I’m excited to be sharing it with all of you!

I first saw this photo on Pinterest over a year ago and I have been dying to make one of my own ever since. I’m so glad I finally got around to making it and now I get to share my experience with all of you, because yes it was an experience.

 

Burlap Bouquet Tutorial by Design, Dining + Diapers

I made this rustic and elegant bouquet to add a little spring decor to our home.

Burlap Bouquet Tutorial by Design, Dining + Diapers

Burlap Bouquet Tutorial by Design, Dining + Diapers

Want to see how to make a bouquet that won’t need any watering?! (my kind of deal)

Supplies:

– Burlap cut into 3″ strips

– Hot glue

– Scissors

– Wooden skewers (yes from the kitchen)

– Ribbon to embellish the vase (optional)

Burlap Bouquet Tutorial by Design, Dining + Diapers

Cut your burlap into 3″ strips. You can make your flowers as large as you would like but each of mine used a piece of burlap that measured around 3″ X 30″.  I first tried them using 4-5″ wide pieces but they were too large. I think somewhere between 2 1/2-3″ is perfect for this type of rosette and with the thickness of the burlap.

Burlap Bouquet Tutorial by Design, Dining + Diapers

When making rosettes, I typically start by twisting the center and then continue to twist in a circular motion, but because of the thickness of the burlap it wasn’t working as well for me. What I found was that by rolling the burlap a few times before starting the twisting created a more secure base and the burlap held better. I also placed a few drops of hot glue every few inches to hold the burlap in place. Just be careful about how much glue you use, it can easily show through if you use too much!

Once the rosette was the size that I wanted, I finished it off and then flipped it over. I placed a dot of hot glue inside the center and then placed a wooden skewer in the center for a stem. You could also use branches for a more rustic look or pipe cleaners.

Burlap Bouquet Tutorial by Design, Dining + Diapers

As I was making my bouquet, I just felt like something was missing. I needed a filler. So I created a few simple leaves out of burlap and then attached two to each flower. It added the fullness I was looking for.

 

Burlap Bouquet Tutorial by Design, Dining + Diapers

To finish off the look I grabbed a simple white vase and added a few layers of lace and pink ribbon. So fresh and so spring.

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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Comments

  1. Ashley C. says

    April 3, 2013 at 8:21 am

    Okay, I’m mildly obsessed with this! I need to just hire you to make it for me though – SO cute!

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  2. megan says

    April 3, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    Love these Taryn! I so need to do this! I’m ready for flowers but nothing has bloomed yet!!

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  3. JoJo and Eloise says

    April 3, 2013 at 7:09 pm

    So very Sweet and Simple, I LOVE it!!

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  4. JaneEllen says

    April 3, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    Very nice Taryn, your wonderful burlap flowers can be used for many occasions, just change leaves maybe or decorations on the vase, use different colored burlap maybe. I’m going to try to make this type of fabric flower again. I tried last year and just got a big mess. Seems I can’t seem to twist the fabric and roll it at same time without making a big mishmash and burning myself, lol. Ah well I know I’m a klutz. You have inspired me to try again with your great tutorial. I’d sure love to have some of those burlap flowers for a few kinds of decoration. Happy Week

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  5. Ellora @ Creatively Southern says

    April 4, 2013 at 9:32 am

    These are so cute! I keep seeing burlap flowers everywhere and have been wanting to try making them! So helpful and they look great!

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  6. Ana Lopes says

    April 4, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    So adorable! Thanks so much for sharing the great tutorial! Would love to have you visit me sometime.
    Have a fabulous week!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  7. Bethany says

    April 4, 2013 at 9:58 pm

    SO cute!

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  8. Laurie @ Simply Creating Home says

    April 5, 2013 at 8:08 am

    What a darling bouquet! These would be so cute for a party decoration, or to use for a rustic wedding.

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  9. Snezana-Nena says

    April 5, 2013 at 10:06 am

    Exelent work, I love roses!

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  10. Randi - Dukes and Duchesses says

    April 5, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    That’s just beautiful! I love burlap flowers but I’ve never seen a whole bouquet … love it!

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  11. Julia says

    April 7, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    Hello! You were the link before me at the COM link party! Just stopping by to say hi! I love these burlap roses, they are super cute and creative!

    Thank you for sharing!

    Cheers,
    Julia

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  12. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

    April 7, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    Absolutely love these Taryn! They are just adorable and what a statement they make..and they last forever !! ;) Thanks so much for sharing at Monday Funday! ;)

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  13. Steph @ meet.make.laugh. says

    April 7, 2013 at 6:00 pm

    This is beautiful! Love the detailing on the vase.

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  14. Ana says

    April 8, 2013 at 5:59 am

    Thanks for the great tutorial! Pinned!

    Reply
  15. Jennifer Day says

    April 9, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    I recently bought a bunch of colored burlap for spring but haven’t done anything with them yet. But I know now! Thank you so much for sharing. This is darling and has been pinned!

    Reply

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