I love 4th of July! I don’t usually do any decorating for it, but I had this flag handkerchief with a couple of paint spots on it, and because I hate to throw things away, I decided to upcycle it into a nice wall hanging.
This is such an easy and affordable project, I just had to share it with you!
What You Need:
embroidery hoop (mine was 12 inches)
flag (mine was about 15 inches wide)
scissors
hot glue gun
ribbon
First you need to position the flag inside the embroidery. Make sure that the area inside the hoop is the exact area you want display, and then tight the hoop. (For mine, I did the “up and down” hanging flag as seen in the Olympics, but as you can see in the picture below, it looks great horizontal as well.)
Next take your scissors and cut out the excess fabric, leaving about 1/2 an inch to an inch all the way around. Your cut doesn’t have to be perfect because you won’t see any of the excess after you’re done.
After you’re done cutting, take your glue gun and glue your excess fabric to the inside of your embroidery hoop. Finally take a piece of ribbon (about 8 inches long). Loop the ribbon through the hoop. Tie the ribbon in a knot. Hang on your wall or door and enjoy!
I’m linking up at these linky parties.
About Jerri
Jerri thanks for the great tutorial. That is a great flag wreath.Glad you checked out my blog and became a follower.Have a great day,Jen
That is so cute and easy. I may have to try it!
Hi, Jerri! Seriously, this is so charming! Love it, what a clever classy little July 4th craft!
Thanks for the tutorial! I'm your newest follower. Stop on by when you can
Great idea for the 4th of July! came over to visit from My Romantic Home.
What a great idea! It came out wonderfully! Coming over from My Romantic Home and your newest follower!
Jeanine
What a fun and perfect patriotic project. It looks great on your front door! You should link it to my Front Porch Party! Going on now until Friday. http://www.elephantstrunkllb.com/2011/06/summer-safari-front-porch-fun.html
That is such a great idea! I love it. Thanks for linking up!
love the look so patriotic thanks for sharing will attempt this myself
Cute! I used to buy bunches of holiday themed fabric and create a large wall piece with several different sizes of hoops.
how cute is that!! Fabulous idea
Wow! What a great idea!! Looks great! Thanks for sharing at the Tuesday To Do Party! Can't wait to see what you link this week!
Smiles!
Jami