How do you...make a burlap wreath?

Well Halloween is over and the door was looking a little naked after taking down all the Halloween decorations. Since Pinterest invaded my life, I've sworn my front door will never be naked again. 

I had a roll of burlap that I've been saving just for that time between Halloween and Thanksgiving. I found my inspiration here: at this Etsy shop.

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 So.... I made my what seems like daily trip to Michaels with my 40% off coupon and bought this stuff. The burlap was $7.99 for 10 yards.  Pictured here is the 12" wreath but I actually used a larger wreath. Of course I forgot to start taking pics until I was halfway done. For a larger wreath you'll need two rolls of burlap.

Without cutting the wire wrap it several times around the end of the burlap.

 Holding the wrapped end of burlap on the wreath form wrap the wire around the burlap a couple of times so that it is attached firmly.

 Measure a length of the burlap...I used 10 inches, smaller loops will have a tighter look, larger loops a more "loopy" look. Loop it and wrap it with the wire next to where you attached the burlap. Not too tight not too loose. You don't want the wreath to show thru but you don't want it to be too tight either. You will want to make each loop the same size and they need to be approximately the same distance from each other. (an inch or so)

 Continue measuring and looping and wrapping the wire tightly (another pair of hands will come in handy to wrap until you get used to how to do it) until you get all the way around the wreath.

 When the wreath is wrapped it will look like this. The loops will be all lined up in a row. Tie off the wire, leaving a large loop for hanging.

Holding two loops pull them in opposite directions. Do this all the way around the wreath, fluffing up as you go.

 And that's how I did it. I added a fall garland but you could make it simple and add a burlap bow, a letter, a flower etc.