Valentine's Day Heart Shaped Rag Wreath

Do you all get the Lowe's Creative Ideas flyer? I signed up for it a while back, and have really enjoyed some of the projects that have been featured. (You can sign up for it here.) The project that caught my eye this month was a Valentine heart ornament, made from shop towels. I had never heard of shop towels, but I bet you can guess what color they are!

 

So I'm at the dollar store the other day, in the candle aisle, which happens to be across from the automotive supplies, and what do I see? Yep, shop towels! I immediately loved the linen-ey, burlap-like texture, and the deep, rich red color.

 

 

Brought a couple of packs home, and decided that I would use mine to create a simple rag wreath. Using pliers, I bent a wire hanger into a heart shape, and cut off the hook. I cut the rags in 1 inch strips, then in half lengthwise. It took only 2 packs of 4 towels each to cover the form completely, and I was done in less than one hour. I really packed the strips in there tightly, also.

 

 

Gotta love those $2 projects! The frayed edges give it a homespun and vintage appeal, which I adore. I tied on two pieces of gingham ribbon, and hung it in our entryway. I think I'll head back for a few more packs of towels, and whip out a couple more wreaths while we watch the game tonight. These would make a sweet gift for favorite friends for Valentine's Day, don't you think?

 

Thanks for coming by to see my wreath! I'm joining

Tisha's Show and Tell Monday at Delectable Home

Nita's Mod Mix Monday at Mod Vintage Life

Susan's Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

Sarah's Before and After Monday at Thrifty Decor Chick

Linda's Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Kristin's Tuesday Treasures at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Mary's Share the Love at Very Merry Vintage Style

Kim's Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Judy's Winter Blues Wednesday at DIY By Design

Paula and Patti's What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants

Donna's Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors

Valentine Party at Dear Lillie

 

Comments

[Tracy]

Super cute! :)

[Manuela@A Cultivated Nest]

Gosh I haven't been to the dollar store in a while - must go!

What a great project. Looks pretty, is easy and inexpensive!

[Stacey]

Cute!! I love Valentine's decorations. :)

[shelia]

This is darling!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

[Cassie]

So cute! Love the wreath!

[Rita May]

so cute! and easy. I'll make one tomorrow!

[shug]

So adorable and easy! Oh yea...gotta have one!
Thanks
shug

[Tisha @ Delectable Home]

This turned out so awesome! I can't believe they make shop towels that color - I'll be on the lookout. Thanks for linking up @ the Delectable Home!

[Katie Mansfield]

How cute is that? Now I need to find some of those. I love that color.

[Mary]

Adorable! ♥

[mary]

Very cool--love upcycled projects! Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday!
Mary

[Joselyn @The DIY Spot]

Love it! I made a similar one using burlap and a metal heart frame I bought years ago and was just sitting around. Stop by an have a look. http://www.thediyspot.com/2012/02/in-time-for-valentines-day/

[The Tablescaper]

I love your wreath. I never knew that Lowe's had such a service. I just signed up!

- The Tablescaper

[kim]

Love this red rag wreath. Thanks for sharing it at Wow.

[Jan @southernjunkin]

Love the wreath!! Dropping by from Dear Lillie! Hope you will stop by for a visit soon!!

[Kathleen]

Love your wreath! I am going to sign up too, thanks, Andrea!

[Jenn]

This is such a fun project. I made one of these tonight and it turned out exactly like you said! :) Thanks for the inspiration!

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