Halloween Hoedown Wreath

Have I mentioned that Halloween is my favorite time of the year? Oh I have? Right. Well it is. I love when I see people incorporate their own style into holiday decorating. It makes a home feel a little less “bought” and a little more personal. After all, isn’t it so much more enjoyable coming home to a place filled with all of the things that you love?

I suppose it is no secret that I love all things western. I couldn’t wait to incorporate a little western flair into my Halloween decorating. I started with a fun Halloween Hoedown Wreath.

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It is a collection of gingham and bandana… the perfect western touch for your Halloween door.

DIY tutorial:

Materials needed:

1 straw wreath (14 inch wreath shown here)

2 orange bandanas

2 black bandanas

.25 yard of black and white gingham fabric

.25 yard of orange and white gingham fabric

Jute rope

Screw Driver

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Step 1:

Cut the fabric with pinking sheers into 1-2 inch x 3-4 inch strips. Place the strips into piles.

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Step 2:

Punch the center of the strip into the straw wreath with the screw driver.

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Step 3:

Repeat step 2, intermixing the fabric for a nice blend of colors and patterns.

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Step 4:

Tie the jute rope at the top of the wreath. Make a loop and cut any excess rope. This will allow for easy hanging.

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Step 5:

Tie excess strips of fabric into knots around the loop.

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Step 6:

Arrange the fabric strips to conceal the jute rope. Make sure there are no holes showing throw to the straw wreath.

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You have a festive Halloween wreath… with just a touch of western fun. ;)

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Happy Fall Y’all!

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