You’re a grand old flag, You’re a high flying flag And forever in peace may you wave… Summer is upon us and so are several All-American summer holidays! Let’s celebrate by displaying Old Glory proudly… and let’s make a wreath at the same time! This is my favorite summer wreath! It’s patriotic and pretty and pays homage to this great country and all who love it! The Old Glory wreath only takes a few materials and no time at all to make. What do you have hanging on your door right now? How about wreath that is a tribute to the red, white and blue?
I hung this wreath on my back porch door. We will be celebrating here at StoneGable with lots of family and company and the back porch and patio are where all the fun will be. The wreath will be able to be seen by all!
I like this wreath so much because it isn’t “cutsie” or overly frilly. It’s simple and honors the flag. Don’t you love how the flag is gently draped? I am a very patriotic person. I lived my growing up years in a military family and our son has such a heart for service too!
I am a very patriotic person. I lived my growing up years in a military family and our son has such a heart for service too! The Nation Anthem brings tears to my eyes!
This flag wreath is so so easy to make. I’ll show you how…
MATERIALS:
- 2~ grapevine wreaths Mine are both 16 inches.
- wire and/or zip ties
- 1 American Flag. I used one that way 2 1/2 by 4 feet.
- burlap ribbon
- stems of white flowers
- stems of greens
- hot glue
- Tie two wreaths together so they are a double thickness. I used zip ties to attach them together. But they can be wired together too. I deconstructed a wreath I had made a few years ago. I’m forever ripping apart old wreaths and saving the elements of them to make new ones! Doubling wreaths will make the biggest difference on how a wreath looks. Make sure to do this step.
- Iron the flag and fold it in half lengthwise. Hand press the fold.
- Open the flag and turn it face down. fold each long edge to the hand pressed crease down the middle of the wreath. Glue the top of the flag together at the seams.
4. Put the wreath down on the flag. Make sure the flag’s right side is facing down on your work surface. Take the star end of the flag and using hot glue, glue it to the wreath as shown. Then glue down the other corner that is striped. Fold and glue the rest of the material onto the wreath. The star end of the wreath will be glued to the back of the wreath.
5 & 6. Turn the wreath with the flag over. Make sure the glued down end of the flag is to the left side of the wreath. Gather the flag material and connect it to the upper right side of the wreath. Attach the flag to the right side of the wreath with a zip tie or wire.
7. Make a bow from burlap and wire it to the wreath where you attached the flag.
8. Add a few white flower and green leaf sprigs. Hot glue them to the wreath.
9. Make a hanger with the burlap ribbon. Glue it to the back of the wreath. Hang the wreath and enjoy!
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Josephine commented
April 18, 2018 at 5:38 amWe’re do you buy the American flag?
StoneGable commented
April 18, 2018 at 4:03 pmI found it at AC Moore.
Kathy Wimmer commented
August 17, 2017 at 1:10 pmI just made a version of your wreath. I had an old flag that had faded the red to orange. I gave the flag new life by revitalizing the stripes.
It seemed appropriate after the evil that invaded my hometown, #mycville. Love family, home, country and all mankind.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Jeanette commented
June 6, 2016 at 3:58 pmI love your blog, I even love the wreath, but I agree with everyone who expressed misgivings about it. It’s not proper use of our flag. I hope you re-do the wreath using bunting or some other patriotic themed substitute.
Amy K commented
May 31, 2016 at 11:33 amI love this Yvonne. Really catches the eye. Hob Lob here I come!
Cindi commented
May 29, 2016 at 11:20 pmI agree this is not proper flag etiquette, I’m sure you could find a lovely piece of red, white and blue fabric. Please take no offense, I live your blog.
Cindi
Cindi commented
May 29, 2016 at 11:21 pmLove not live your blog!
Deborah commented
May 28, 2016 at 3:45 amLove your wreath Yvonne. Do yo know why I receive a warning from McFee webadvisor I every time I visit you?
Pam commented
May 27, 2016 at 7:32 pmSuch a pretty wreath and so easy to make also! I love an easy to follow tutorial! Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
Joyce commented
May 27, 2016 at 6:57 pmNo. No. No. An American flag should never be used in such a manner. Bunting is available for decorating projects, but the American flag should never be used. The American flag should be respected!! Here is a link to American Flag Ettiquette – Standards of Respect. Yvonne, please, please read it. And I know once you do you will remake your wreath using bunting material and rewrite your directions. Thank you.
Rebecca commented
May 27, 2016 at 8:22 pmYes, this wreath is darling; however, according to http://www.senate.gov (The United States Flag: Federal Law Relating to Display and Associated Questions), using the flag in a DIY type project is a no-no. “The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. It should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to fall free.”
I love the sentiment behind it, though. Hate to be a buzz-kill!
Toni commented
May 27, 2016 at 7:24 pmI very much agree with the post above. As cute as the wreath is, it should not be displayed in this fashion.
Joyce commented
May 27, 2016 at 7:16 pmhttp://www.usflag.org/flagetiquette.html
Jule commented
May 27, 2016 at 4:45 pmWhat a pretty and elegant wreath! Have a wonderful Memorial Day with your family. I will be making your Best Ever Potato Salad again. It is now a family favorite for picnics. However, I have looked EVERYWHERE for the Clausen garlic pickles that you recommend using. Nobody in my area carries them. Where do you buy them?
christine prowak commented
May 27, 2016 at 11:28 amI LOVE it!! THen again, I LOVE everything you do:) Happy Memorial Day and Happy Summer!!!
Cuisine Kathleen commented
May 27, 2016 at 11:09 amVery pretty! Enjoy this weekend while we honor and remember those who have given their lives for our freedom.
Pam Richardson commented
May 27, 2016 at 10:47 amYvonne, such a beautiful patriotic wreath! Wishing you and yours a safe and Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Pam @ Everyday Living
Sherry M. commented
May 27, 2016 at 10:42 amBeautiful, Yvonne! Inspirational and flag-honoring to remind us of what Memorial Day is truly all about. The draping of the flag always reminds me of the many flags that have been draped across the casket of the ones who lost their lives so that we might live in freedom. Yours is a lovely reminder. Thank you, Yvonne.
Karen commented
May 27, 2016 at 10:38 amLove it! I make no excuses for my patriotism especially after living in another country for just under 20 years and not being able to decorate/fly the flag. Have a great day with your family.
Theresa Kleinschmidt commented
May 27, 2016 at 10:13 amHappy Memorial Day,Yvonne. Thank you for todays post and tutorial on how to make the patriotic wreath. I’m going to make one for our own front door. What a wonderful way to display our American flag.
Have a good Memorial Day weekend.
Karen B. commented
May 27, 2016 at 10:11 amLove it!
Hugs,
Karen B. ~ Todolwen
Mary S commented
May 27, 2016 at 9:43 amLove that wreath… of course I love anything with our flag. Mine has been hanging on my front porch – NON STOP – since 9/11.
When it gets a little dirty or tattered I replace it with a new one. In addition, there is the flag of Isreal, and the French flag that I added after the Paris attacks. And I top it all off with the Gadsen flag – Don’t Tread On Me! Happy Memorial Day to all. Please don’t ever forget why we observe this day – and that Freedom Isn’t Free….
Candy commented
May 27, 2016 at 9:03 amThanks for the tutorial, its beautiful! I too get very teary eyed and thank God everytime I hear the National Anthem. It touches so deeply.
Have a great weekend,
Blessings,
Candy
susan commented
May 27, 2016 at 8:45 amThis is gorgeous!! I am definitely making one of these!! Perfect all summer long!! Have a great weekend!! xo
Carol Davis commented
May 27, 2016 at 8:41 amWill certainly make this one. It will go on the gate coming into our property for all to see from the road.
StoneGable commented
May 27, 2016 at 9:01 amOh that sounds so pretty!
Shirley@Housepitality Designs commented
May 27, 2016 at 8:07 amBeautiful Yvonne…have a wonderful weekend with your family!!!
StoneGable commented
May 27, 2016 at 9:01 amYou too Shirley!
Our French Oasis commented
May 27, 2016 at 7:38 amYour wreath is quite stunning. I am quite lucky, the four countries I have spent the most time in during my life all have red, white and blue flags, New Zealand, the UK, the USA and France. It makes patriotic things very easy as I have collected things in each country and can still use them all now here in France!!!
StoneGable commented
May 27, 2016 at 7:46 amI love your travels! Enjoy your french weekend!
Isora commented
May 27, 2016 at 7:27 amBeautiful,Happy Memorial Day
God Bless Améric!!!!!!
Blessing
Isora
XO
Sherry commented
May 27, 2016 at 7:11 amI love this Old Glory wreath! Seems to be easily made and packs a real punch! I hope I’ll be able to make one too! Thanks for posting Yvonne!