How to Make a Drop Cloth Rose Wreath
Have you ever made anything from a painter’s drop cloth? It’s been quite popular amongst home decor and DIY enthusiasts for some time. It has great texture and a calming, neutral oatmeal color. Last week, I made some rosettes and decided to design a drop cloth wreath.
Today, I’m thrilled to be joining my friend Chloe from Celebrate and Decorate and a group of talented bloggers for the Creative Craft Blog Hop. Be sure to check out the links to everyone’s projects at the end of this post. There will be plenty of creative ideas to keep you busy during this extended time at home!
Drop Cloth Rosette Wreath
Here’s what you’ll need:
- about 2 yards of painter’s drop cloth
- 2 1/2 – 3 inch wide lace ribbon
- 1 grapevine wreath (mine is 10 inches)
- fabric scissors
- hot glue gun and glue sticks
- crewel needle and thread
Step 1.
Cut out 14 strips of drop cloth, 5 inches wide by 20 inches long.
Step 2.
Fold the drop cloth in half lengthwise. Pull the corner up into a triangle towards the fold.
Step 3.
Turn the pointed end under and start rolling tightly. Roll until you have about 3-4 tight layers.
Step 4.
Now, start rolling loosely. You’ll need to hold the rose in place to keep it from unraveling. It’s important that the layers are loose for it to resemble a rose.
Step 5.
When you get to the end, fold the two sides in like you’re wrapping a gift. Then fold it up and under.
Step 6.
Pass a needle and thread through the layers of drop cloth on all sides to keep the rose from unraveling. Cinch the back raw edges of the rose together with a running stitch (optional).
Step 7.
Turn under some of the drop cloth outer “petals” for more dimension.
Step 8.
Hot glue the rosettes to the inner side of the wreath. Make sure the rosettes stick up about an inch above the grapevine wreath.
Step 9.
Add a lace bow and you’re done! I chose lace because I wanted a neutral, rustic, farmhouse look.
I must confess…the wreath I made is not the wreath I had envisioned. I was going to cover a grapevine wreath with drop cloth rosettes. The problem? I just don’t have the time to work on projects like I did before. With my daughter home all day, I just can’t get as much done. So, I had fewer finished rosettes than planned.
I do like it, however, with fewer roses. The design is a little more unexpected. I especially love the imperfections and the visible grapevine! I hope you like it too!
If you like wreaths, here are some others that I’ve made:
DIY Dollar Tree Fall Wreath for Less Than $20
DIY Neutral Pom Pom Holiday Wreath
DIY Burlap Wreath for Valentine’s Day with Bow Tutorial
Now, let’s see what everyone has created! 🙂
Celebrate & Decorate
At Home With Jemma
Hearth and Vine
My Hubbard Home
My Thrift Store Addiction
Home is Where the Boat Is
The Painted Apron
Chas’ Crazy Creations
Harbour Breeze Home
My Family Thyme
Sustain My Craft Habit
Birdz of a Feather
Decorate and More with Tip
Our Crafty Mom
Design Morsels
White Arrows Home
Create With Cynthia
Debbee’s Buzz
Calypso in the Country
B4 and Afters
Purple Hues and Me
Bluesky at Home
Raggedy Bits
Faeries & Fauna Craft Co.
Elle Marie Home
Zucchini Sisters
I enjoyed all the great ideas that has been posted. For a long time I thought I was the only nut that liked vintage crafting, sewing and all the decorating ideas your blog has. Come to find out there’s a lot of blessed nuts like me anyway my favorite post was when you proclaimed that you are a Christian it blessed me and gave me inspiration for more nutty crafting. Thank you for being you, you are Blessed
Bonny
I absolutely love your wreath. I may just need to re-create one for myself. Pinned.
It’s a fun project, Cynthia. I’m sure you’d enjoy making one. Thanks for the pin 🙂
Rebecca, this is such a pretty wreath! I love the drop cloth rosettes and how neutral it is. I hope you and your family are staying well. Pinned!
Rebecca I love this use of drop cloth and a great way to use up smaller pieces that one might have. It turned out so cute.
Rebecca, what a lovely wreath. Very creative idea. Drop cloths never stop providing numerous ways to craft.
Rebecca, this is so pretty and such a soft vintage look to it! I just keep getting more amazed by the different crafts we can all come up with, and this one is so unique! Thanks you dear friend, for joining in another hop!
What a cute idea and I happen to have some unused drop cloth material on hand. Glad to find your blog on the blog hop.
That is adorable and you’ve tempted me to create one for my room. Looks fun and easy. Nice hopping with you!
Rebecca, you are the queen of drop cloth projects! What a clever, unique and lovely wreath that would look great with many home decor looks. Appreciate the detailed, well-illustrated tutorial too.
This is so pretty – definitely has a rustic, farmhouse kind of vibe! Great to hop with you again. Stay well!
Shelley
This is so pretty! I love the look of the drop cloth roses.
This is lovely, Rebecca! Happy to be joining you for this creative hop! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Rebecca,
This is darling and such a creative and thrifty way to use a drop cloth! I enjoyed watching you in Craft & Chat Live too.
Happy to blog hop with you!
Jemma
Rebecca, I have used drop cloth to cover cushions and pillow but this is another fun way to use it. Of course, I have extra material so I’m now thinking about making some flowers with the drop cloth to use in a new decor piece. Thanks for the inspiration.
Hi Rachelle,
I like to collect other people’s junk, too! Well, I like to remake it, usually. And no, I’ve never used a dropcloth to make anything. I have some similarly colored curtains from Ikea, though that I’ve used to make a chest slipcover, and as a tablecloth.
This is a great balance of shabby and farmhouse. It’s the perfect wreath for the backdrop. Pinned
This is so pretty! I love the whites and wood color together!
So pretty Rebecca! I’ve never made anything from a drop cloth before but you’ve convinced me I need to look at in a totally new light. Thanks for inspiring me 🙂
I have made a drop cloth wreath before but not as cute as this one you made. I would of never thought about rolling the cloth up. So cute. This gives me an idea for a bridal shower I am invited to attend. Rolling up wash clothes would be a great gift. Thanks for sharing.
What a wonderful way to use drop cloth – especially any leftover bits. The neutral wreath will work for every season. Love that!
So cute Rebecca! I really appreciate the detailed tutorial for making the roses, think of the possibilities with using other fabrics! I can’t wait to try this, thanks!
I understand completely about the time thing. I think it’s still pretty and you could always go back and add more later when you have more time. I love the color of those drop cloths, too!
This is super fun! Love how it turned out and neutral for all year around. Thanks for sharing!
So pretty just like it is Rebecca! I can see your method working with burlap or ribbon rosettes too! Happy to be crafting with you today, stay safe!