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Quick & Easy DIY Rustic Swag

As I think about how I’ll be refreshing our home for spring (it can’t come soon enough!), I decided to bring you this quick DIY rustic swag that takes mere minutes to make. Whether you want to dress up your entryway, living room, bedroom or even your front door this season, this DIY is an easy way to add a bit of personality to your home.

Let’s dive in!

In this quick and easy tutorial, learn how to make a beautiful DIY rustic swag to decorate your walls or your front door. Perfect for an entryway, living room, bathroom, or any door or wall that needs a little extra style. #diy #swag #diywreath #rusticdecor

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SUPPLIES NEEDED

Supplies needed: DIY rustic wall decor swag.

• Greenery (Faux or Preserved). I used preserved eucalyptus

• Florals (Faux or Preserved). Here’s a wide selection of faux florals online.

• Twigs and/or Dried Stems (I collected these on a ramble through the forest!)

• Burlap Roll (I used a 5-inch wide roll like this one, but you can use any width that suits your project)

• Twine

• Scissors

• Wire Cutters

• Elastic Bands


STEPS – DIY RUSTIC SWAG

Step 1: Building Your Swag

Start with your base.

Start with a base of greenery (like eucalyptus)

Intersperse twigs, if you have them.

Add twigs to your base.

Intersperse other dried elements.

Add other dried stems to the base.

Place florals on top. Faux or real works just fine.

Add florals on top of swag.

Step 2: Binding It Together

Wrap an elastic band around the base.

Bind base together with elastic band.

Cut off uneven bits.

Cut off uneven ends.

Wrap burlap around the base a couple of times, covering the elastic band.

Wrap burlap around base of swag.

Wrap an elastic band around the burlap to secure it to the base.

Secure burlap base with rubber band.

Taking your twine, tie the tip around the elastic at the back.

Attach twine to back of base.

Begin wrapping the twine around the burlap.

Wrap twine around burlap base.

Snip twine and tie the tip to the back with a double knot.

Secure twine to back of burlap base.

Taking more twine (I used 3 long lengths), tie a bow around the base with a double knot.

Tie a bow of twine around the base.

Hang and enjoy!

 

DIY swag for indoor decorating.

How to make DIY rustic swag wall decor.

DIY rustic swag wall decor.

Decorating with DIY rustic swag wall decor.

I loved adding a touch of rusticity to our entryway. I think it suits our space well.

DIY rustic swag wall decor.

I hope you enjoyed walking through how to make this DIY rustic swag. It took me about 10 minutes from start to finish (not including my ‘fussing’ over the shape of it😊). Making a quick swag like this one is a great way to dress up your front door or any wall that needs a little love.

Happy crafting 🙂

 


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1 Comment

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    Leanna
    March 13, 2023 at 11:00 am

    A beautiful dramatic touch for your entry. The entire entry is gorgeous and different. I love its stand out style.

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