Patriotic Rag & Ribbon Wreath

 Several weeks ago I made a Rag & Ribbon Flag, and I had leftover strips of fabric and ribbon; so I decided to make a wreath with it!

I am happy with my so called creation and it was so easy to make and cheap, too.

First I put together the rag & ribbon garland, and then I simply attached it to the wreath.  At first it reminded me of a dream catcher, and felt it needed a little more embellishing.  I raided my craft stash and found red gingham ribbon and a bow, and lastly added the Americana sign and star …

… and here it is hanging from our entry closet door!

The gingham ribbon and wreath are a thrifty find from my nearby thrift store, and the wire sign from the Dollar Tree.

I am just trying to keep busy this summer and craft to ignore the heat.

I'm currently working on recycling/upcycling grocery plastic bags and making plarn = plastic+yarn.

I can't wait to show you what I plan to crochet with it!