July 22, 2013

Making a Ruffle Style Burlap Bow with 10" Ribbon

How to Make a Burlap Bow | Tutorial for Natural Decor by MardiGrasOutlet.com

The beautiful way fabric looks gathered inspired us to combining two of our favorite things: ruffles and bows.  This new ruffle bow technique that can be used with wider ribbon and mesh creates a simple, pretty ruffled bow that shows off the natural burlap texture and uses less ribbon than traditional looped bows. The tutorial below shows you how to create this bow using a rich red that is perfect for fall or Christmas. This bow can be made in any ribbon or fabric for any season as long as the fabric is at least 9" wide.

How to Make a Burlap Bow | Tutorial for Natural Decor by MardiGrasOutlet.com

SUPPLIES (click on the product name to purchase at www.mardigrasoutlet.com)


1.  9.5" Faux Burlap: Rust
2.  Wire or string options-
3.  Scissors

 COST/TIME
The total cost  per bow would be about $4 each. This cost will depend on your supply choices. You can make about 3-4 bows from one 10 yard roll of burlap ribbon, depending on how full you make the bow loops and the length of the bow tails. The bow shown below is about 12 inches across and nearly 2 feet long.


How to Make a Burlap Bow | Tutorial for Natural Decor by MardiGrasOutlet.com

Blended Burlap
Blended Burlap is a faux burlap material that is a great choice for outdoor decorations or for use with wet arts and crafts media. While natural burlap is made of jute and can not withstand the elements with out falling apart, this synthetic burlap is made with polyester and is safe to use outdoors.

You can follow these same steps, but use different colors of Deco Mesh or Burlap to make a custom bow for any holiday or occasion. Click here to see more color and pattern options in Burlap.

How to Make a Burlap Bow | Tutorial for Natural Decor by MardiGrasOutlet.com

STEP 1
Cut a length of Burlap about 20-24 inches long.  Lay it lengthwise on a flat surface.

How to Make a Burlap Bow | Tutorial for Natural Decor by MardiGrasOutlet.com

STEP 2
Begin to pinch and pull the burlap towards you, being sure to pinch the fabric tightly at the center.

How to Make a Burlap Bow | Tutorial for Natural Decor by MardiGrasOutlet.com

STEP 3
Continue to pull the burlap towards you until you get to the end, making sure not to bunch.  You want a nice, even, ruffled effect.

How to Make a Burlap Bow | Tutorial for Natural Decor by MardiGrasOutlet.com

STEP 4
Pinching the center tightly, secure the middle of the bow.  We used Tinsel Roping in Metallic Red because it is so easy to tie in other accents directly underneath or on top of the wire, and it adds a little extra shine to your project.  Be sure to leave yourself a few extra inches of tinsel roping on each end to making tying easier.

How to Make a Burlap Bow | Tutorial for Natural Decor by MardiGrasOutlet.com

STEP 5
Add the tails to the top of the bow by cutting a length of burlap twice the length you would like each tail.  Then simply tie the center of the fabric underneath the center of the bow with the same tinsel roping.

How to Make a Burlap Bow | Tutorial for Natural Decor by MardiGrasOutlet.com

STEP 6
Now you can trim the tails.  We folded our burlap in half and then cut upwards at a diagonal from the outside corners in order to make a split-tail style bow.  You can also simply cut the bow upwards at a diagonal from inside to outside to make a tail that is an angle cut.

How to Make a Burlap Bow | Tutorial for Natural Decor by MardiGrasOutlet.com
This diagram shows you a few possibilities on how to trim your bows tails.

How to Make a Burlap Bow | Tutorial for Natural Decor by MardiGrasOutlet.com

The finished Bow- Ready to hang!

How to Make a Burlap Bow | Tutorial for Natural Decor by MardiGrasOutlet.com
Here we've used the bow on a burlap bubble wreath.  We trimmed the tails a little shorter and added some floral accents.  The tutorial on how to make this wreath can be found by clicking here.   
 
How to Make a Burlap Bow | Tutorial for Natural Decor by MardiGrasOutlet.com
We would love to see how you use this burlap bow style in your decor!  Email us at ideas@mardigrasoutlet.com with your creative pictures.  Happy Crafting!

July 4, 2013

Patriotic Deco Mesh Firecracker with Tinsel Stars: A Work Rail Tutorial

Patriotic Fire Cracker Deco Mesh Wreath | Red, White, and Blue- Tutorial by MardiGrasOutlet.com

Happy Fourth of July, America!    To celebrate this special day we've created a Red, White, and Blue Fire Cracker out of red Deco Mesh on the brand new work rail form. What a great way to  display our American spirit and Patriotism.  We hope you are having a great day!
Patriotic Fire Cracker Deco Mesh Wreath | Red, White, and Blue- Tutorial by MardiGrasOutlet.com


SUPPLIES:
To purchase these products from www.mardigrasoutlet.com, click on the individual product link below or click HERE for page listing of all products.

21" Poly Mesh Roll: Metallic Red
Scissors/and or Wire Cutters


For more dynamite deco mesh colors, click here for a link to our full range of patriotic craft supply and mesh.

COST/TIME:
This project takes approximately 30-45 minutes, start to finish. The total cost of supplies for this decoration is about $26. There will be product left over for each material, approximately 1/2 of the deco mesh roll, aluminum wire, and tinsel roping.

DIY Deco Mesh Firecracker Wreath

Step 1- Fluff the Wreath

You will first need to fluff out your wreath form, this will make it quicker and easier to place the mesh between the wire ties.

Step 2- Place the Mesh in between a Wire Tie

Leave about 6-8 inches of extra mesh, and secure it into a wire tie by twisting the two ends of tinsel together.

Step 3- Form a Mesh "Poof"

You will need about 12-15" of Mesh in between tinsel ties.  Be sure to gather the mesh between your hands without bunching, which can cause wrinkles in the mesh.


Step 4- Fill the Wreath Form

Beginning in one corner of the Rail Wreath Form, fill each wire tie with mesh by going across the form, inserting mesh and secure it, and then going back across to the opposite side.


Step 5- Trim

After you have filled the Wreath Form with Mesh, leave about 6-8 inches of mesh and trim from the role.  Tuck the mesh tail into another wire tie or behind the wreath form.

Deco Mesh, Rail Work Form, Patriotic, How To, Red White and Blue

Step 6- Fluff!

Now that the rail wreath form is full of mesh, you will need to fluff the mesh, fold the tinsel ties in towards the wire base, and tuck the tail of mesh into a tie or behind a poof of mesh.


How to Make a Tinsel Star | Tutorial by MardiGrasOutlet.com

Adding accents to the Rail Work Wreath is so easy.  You can weave them into the back, attach them with wire, or use the pre-attached tinsel ties.  The directions above show you how to make a star that will have five even sides every time. 

Upcycle Mardi Gras Beads into Patriotic Crafts- DIY Tutorial

Making a Patriotic Pick

We used a Red, White, and Blue Mardi Gras Bead with graduated bead sizes to create an inexpensive floral pic.  Simply cut the beads from the string, and insert them onto a heavy gauged craft wire, (available in many colors by clicking here).

Add Accents!

Patriotic Wreath Tutorial- DIY Deco Mesh by MardiGrasOutlet.com

Weave the patriotic floral pick between the bars of the rail wreath form, and secure to the top of the wreath form using a 3-5 inch piece of tinsel roping.  Repeat the process with other sparkly accessories, making sure to secure them all the tightly from the top-center of the wreath form.

Patriotic Fire Cracker Deco Mesh Wreath | Red, White, and Blue- Tutorial by MardiGrasOutlet.com
The Completed Deco Mesh Fire Cracker!

Patriotic Fire Cracker Deco Mesh Wreath | Red, White, and Blue- Tutorial by MardiGrasOutlet.com
We love the explosion of glitter and sparkle from the "fuse" at the top of the fire cracker!

Patriotic Fire Cracker Deco Mesh Wreath | Red, White, and Blue- Tutorial by MardiGrasOutlet.com
Deco Mesh is waterproof, so even if your holiday is rained out, your decoration won't be!

Patriotic Fire Cracker Deco Mesh Wreath | Red, White, and Blue- Tutorial by MardiGrasOutlet.com
Happy Fourth of July!  And Happy Crafting!


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