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upcycled rag wreath craft for Earth Day
I adore updating my home’s decor, but I don’t always love buying new decor. These days I  want to be thrifty (and spend less), and as “green” / environmentally friendly as possible. Like Disney’s WALL-E, I worry about  all the trash we create on this planet! So when I  decided to craft a new wreath, I used materials I already had. I made a rag wreath out of  old clothes and a wire hanger! I think the wreath has a sweet handmade look to it. (Not to mention that it has sentimental value, since  it’s made from clothing my kids wore when they were younger!)

Plus, with Earth Day coming up on April 22, I thought now would be a great time to do this craft!

Craft Materials

Clothing or fabric you no longer need (I used a cute kid’s denim skirt with a plaid ruffle, a pink sweatshirt and a stretchy red turtleneck)

Wire hanger (if you don’t have a wire hanger, you can purchase a Wire Wreath Frame )

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Upcycled Rag Wreath How To

This craft is so simple and therapeutic to make! I completed this craft in about an hour, while watching HGTV!

1. Locate your fabric, wire hanger or wreath form, and scissors.

fabric for upcycled rag wreath for earth day

2. Use your pinking shears to cut equal-length strips of fabric.

3. If you are using a wire hanger, bend the triangle portion of your wire hanger into a circle.

making a wreath form out of a wire hanger

4. Tie each strip of fabric onto your wire hanger or wreath form with a simple knot.

how to make a rag wreath with a wire hanger

5. Alternate fabrics when tying on your cloth strips, so the patterns and colors of your fabric will be mixed evenly throughout the wreath.

how to make a wire hanger rag wreath

6. Hang your wreath and enjoy!

upcycled rag wreath tutorial