DIY Ribbon Flag Wreath for the 4th of July
An easy 4th of July craft made from ribbon and fabric. Show your patriotism with your own DIY ribbon flag wreath this holiday and hang it on your door or anywhere in your home.
I was trying to rack my brain for a new craft to kick off our 4th Spring Craft Blog Hop, but kept coming up short on ideas. Between scrambling to finish up my office space and being knee deep in dining room projects, my creativity was at an all time low.
So I called on a few of my friends for inspiration.
Of course they came through for me by coming up with a million and one ideas. One of them particularly resonated with me. It was a rustic looking flag made from scraps of fabric. Instead of making a flag from scraps of fabric though, I decided to go a slightly different route by using different styles of ribbons.
How to make your own DIY Ribbon Flag Wreath for the 4th of July
Items You’ll Need:
- Red rick rack
- Red ribbon
- Cream lace ribbon
- Blue fabric–I used an old pair of jeans
- Cardboard to glue the ribbon to
- Burlap or other fabric for a base
- White acrylic paint and brush
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Step 1
Star by cutting a strip of cardboard to the width of the flag to be. This will serve as a base to glue the burlap and ribbon to.
Step 2
Next, cut the burlap or other base fabric to size and glue it to the cardboard. I used burlap ribbon because that’s what I had, but burlap fabric or cream colored linen fabric would also work.
Step 3
Cut the red and cream ribbon to desired length. Cut some pieces slightly longer than others to give it a haphazard look.
Step 4
Glue down ribbon to the burlap. I do suggest lying them out in your desired pattern before glue-ing down. This way you can change up the pattern if needed.
Step 5
Cut a square of blue fabric. I used denim from an old pair of jeans, but anything blue would work. Paint on stars, polka dots, X’s or whatever you prefer, and glue it onto the cardboard.
Optional: Finish the top with a piece of ribbon or fabric.
Step 6
To hang, punch a hole on each side of the cardboard with a single hole punch. Pull ribbon, twine or string through each hole to create a loop for hanging.
Place your DIY ribbon flag on the front door for the season, or use it as a wall hanging for your 4th of July parties. Either way, it’s a sure fire way to bring a little patriotic flair to your home for the holiday.
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This is really cute! It’d be a perfect door hanger instead of a wreath 🙂 I’m going to feature this at our Merry Monday party this week!
I appreciate your this hard work. This ribbon work is best for patriotic decoration. Well done.
This is just adorable! I’m thinking I need a new patriotic door decoration. Maybe I’ll give this a whirl. Thanks for sharing!
Oh, I just LOVE this!! I did a couple of patriotic crafts last summer and I am not sure if I’ll get around to it this month… but, this makes me want to do some! I love how you used different textures and ribbons, it really makes it so bright and visually appealing!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Thank you Carrie! I love how it turned out.
This is so pretty. Love the mix of ribbon and burlap.
Thank you!!
This is so cute, and a great variation of a traditional flag, wreath, or door hanger. I love how you mixed the different textures too. It’s just lovely!
Thank you so much Christine!
Awesome idea! Are friends the best? Your life is completely mirroring mine, haha. I’ve been so invested in finishing my craft office too that I have been a bit unispired too, sadly. Can’t wait to see yours!
Thank goodness for my friends! They really rescued me from my slump! Hope you get re-inspired soon!
Amanda,
What a fun idea! I love the different ribbons that you used!
~Laurie
Thank you Laurie! I think the different ribbons give it more depth!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this Amanda! It’s a great alternative to a wreath on the front door and the Patriotism is awesome!
Thank you Shirley!!
This is great, Amanda! It’s such a great spin on displaying flag decor. I’m always going to love a project that uses burlap and lace!
Thank you so much Beverly! Burlap and lace definitely make a good project even better!
This is adorable!
Thank you!