See something that looks familiar here? Perhaps you saw it first over at Family Home and Life, my other blog.

Monday, November 4, 2013

Fall Rake Head Wreath

Who says a Wreath has to be round? You can find Rake Wreaths on Pinterest and when I saw this rake head someone had thrown out I knew I wanted to make a Rake Wreath for myself. Super easy too, I purchased the leaves and a small grapevine wreath to spruce it up with at the dollar store. 





I had a burlap rice bag so I cut that up for a bow. Nice and rustic to go along with the rake head. The grapevine wreath I soaked in a bowl of water overnight. Then it was easy to take it apart and shape it how I wanted it to be. 



I played with placement of the vine on the rake head and using floral wire attached it.



 I wired the leaf sprays onto the rake head as well. The hardest part of this whole process was making a bow out of the burlap. 





I made two looped pieces and wired them together. I then looped another piece of burlap over the middle to hide the wires. 



Using a safety pin I pinned it into place then wired the bow onto the rake head base as well. Another wire became a loop to hang it from. I love it! Fits right in around here too. 










Copyright © 2013 by Hill House Homestead ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

66 comments:

  1. I am loving this fall rake wreath, nothing says fall more than this ~ Lisa

    ReplyDelete
  2. That's very pretty! At first I was a little surprised to see the oak leaves - I thought you just had cactus plants out there! Shows you how little I get out of the house! But you did a great job with practically not spending a penny!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Very pretty! I love the burlap bow. Thanks for joining our Twirl and Take a Bow party! We would love to have you join us again...every Tuesday we go live!

    ReplyDelete
  4. This project is so clever! I love how you pulled it all together! It just screams "FALL" to me. I hope you'll link this up to our All Things Thursday Blog Hop that goes live tomorrow at 8pm Central. Hope to see you there!
    Blessings,
    Nici

    ReplyDelete
  5. I'm stopping by from Rock N Share linky party!

    I absolutely love the creativity of this wreath! It definitely looks like a project that anyone could tackle!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Very pretty rake wreath! I love the fall colors. Thank you for sharing how to make your pretty wreath. I would like decorating a rake with fall leaves much better than using it to rake them (-;

    ReplyDelete
  7. So cute, I love this! Great use of up-cycling:)

    ReplyDelete
  8. Love this Connie ! Very Fall-ish and rustic ;-)

    ReplyDelete
  9. I love this idea so much.. since it isn't fall unless you are raking!

    ReplyDelete
  10. I love what you did with this rake. It is beautiful! Found this post on the Organized31 party.

    ReplyDelete
  11. That's really creative and looks beautiful. Thanks for the idea! I think I may have an old rake lying around someplace.

    ReplyDelete
  12. This is such a pretty idea! I love how simple it is to create and how pretty it looks. Thanks so much for linking up at #RealFamilyFun. I'm sharing this on my social media sites on Friday. Take care,
    KC

    ReplyDelete
  13. Lovin' this... so fallish, and farmish and rustic-ish lol! Thank you for sharing ;)

    ReplyDelete
  14. Beautiful! I just pinned it.

    <3 Christina @ I Gotta Create!
    Wildly Original link party is open.

    ReplyDelete
  15. What a great idea! Visiting from the BFF Open House Party!

    ReplyDelete
  16. What a gorgeous take on the traditional wreath! I love it! We'll be featuring it over at Someday Crafts tomorrow, so come on by if you get a minute.

    ReplyDelete
  17. This was SO cute, but my husband got a bit miffed when I used his rake to make it! But that's ok, I wanted the rustic look, and I will buy him another! just popping over from the Memories by the Mile Link Party. I have pinned, liked and tweeted, and g+-ed. I would love it if you would drop by my site at http://www.kneadedcreations.com for a short visit! I will look forward to seeing you there! Deb @ Kneaded Creations.

    ReplyDelete
  18. beautiful. I wish I had a rake head to make one of. Thanks for sharing

    ReplyDelete
  19. I just love this rake wreath. I must make this. Thanks so much for showing me how. Best wishes, Linda

    ReplyDelete
  20. This is lovely. I would love it if you would link up to my link party at http://ihearthandson.blogspot.ca/2013/11/show-off-fridays-3.html

    Have a great weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Connie, Brenda over at Cozy Little House has you on her Welcome Wagon this Friday...you should get lots of additional visitors to see your lovely rake and rug :)

    ReplyDelete
  22. What a fun idea. I'm visiting from Cozy Little House and plan to stay a little longer thread some of your other posts.

    ReplyDelete
  23. Pretty--and that reminds me I need a new rake to actually clean up my yard :)

    ReplyDelete
  24. It is beautiful! I have an old rake out there that maybe needs to be re-purposed!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Super cute Connie! I collect vintage rakes and love using them for the holidays, Thanks for sharing with SYC
    hugs,
    Jann.

    ReplyDelete
  26. I really like this! Thanks for the tip about soaking the grape vine :) Thanks for linking up to Tickled Pink Times Two.
    Make it a pink day.

    ReplyDelete
  27. This really is a cute idea...love it... would like to invite you to come share at One More Time Events....
    http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/11/dessert-display-with-flour-sack.html ... TAmmy

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you for sharing your cute Fall rake at One More Time Events...Tammy

      Delete
  28. I LOVE this! How fun is this wreath! Visiting from the "This Momma's Ramblings" blog hop. Thanks for sharing!

    Rachelle S.
    www.stitchesbyrachelle.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  29. I absolutely love this . Thanks for the tip about soaking the Grapevine over night!
    Thanks for sharing at this Weekends Show Off Blog Party.
    Kim~ This Ole Mom
    http://www.thisolemom.com

    ReplyDelete
  30. Love this idea. Thanks for the inspiration
    Regards from Sunny South Africa
    http://deoudehuize.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  31. ADORE your rake wreath so much! Love how it chimes in with all things fall as well as offering a little junky bling. The grapevine addition is gorgeous! I've featured this on I Love That Junk and various other places all over the land. :) Thanks for linking up!

    ReplyDelete
  32. Beautiful! I like it much more than any of those round wreaths. It just screams fall! Love it and pinned it!

    ReplyDelete
  33. I love this! It is so cute and very original! I would love to hvae this hanging on my front door!

    ReplyDelete
  34. I just got my first rake head a few days ago and now I can't wait to make this.

    ReplyDelete
  35. I love this idea, so unique, and taking something and making it into something else is awesome. Thanks for sharing on Tuesdays With a Twist, come join us again tomorrow morning.

    ReplyDelete
  36. gorgeous - i love the idea of using the inexpensive wreath in a new much more BEautiFul way - thank you so much for sharing!

    ♥ Northern Cottage {http://www.NorthernCottage.net}

    ReplyDelete
  37. Great job! I love the addition of the grape vines.

    You've been featured today at Gingerly Made. Thanks for linking up. http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/11/show-tell-features_12.html

    ReplyDelete
  38. And to think that I threw away my rake when it broke. Guess I need to think more creatively before disposing of anything. Great idea!

    ReplyDelete
  39. Love this! First thing I asked the Mr. do we have a broken rake? I'll be on the hunt. Thanks for sharing @DearCreatives party!! Theresa

    ReplyDelete
  40. What a cute wreath and so unique! It definitely looks doable!
    thanks,
    Sami

    ReplyDelete
  41. Good morning! Just wanted to stop by and let you know I featured you today <3 Have a wonderful day!

    Fotini

    ReplyDelete
  42. Congratulations! You've been featured on Wicked Awesome Wednesday! I love using alternative items as door decorations! Feel free to stop by the website and pick up your "I've Been Featured!" button!!

    ReplyDelete
  43. Love this Rake Wreath~ Stopping by to let you know I'm featuring you tomorrow on Made in a Day! Thanks so much for sharing at my Linky Party~
    Kim

    ReplyDelete
  44. Oh my goodness, what a cute idea! Pinning, and thanks for sharing at my link party!

    ReplyDelete
  45. Absolutely adorable and perfect for Fall!! Featuring it today at Think Tank Thursday. Thanks for linking it up. http://saving4six.com/2013/11/welcome-to-think-tank-thursday-56.html

    ReplyDelete
  46. Love the wreath, it was one of my featured post today!
    Sandra
    http://www.mittenstatesheepandwool.com

    ReplyDelete
  47. So clever! I've seen wheelbarrows used in outside decorating. I just never thought of using tools.

    Thanks for sharing your awesome wreath at Motivation Monday!

    ReplyDelete
  48. You are being featured @DearCreatives party tomorrow! I'd love for you to drop by & see your feature. Grab a featured button. Feel free to link up again! & thanks so much for joining in! Theresa

    ReplyDelete
  49. I love this! Fun fall colors and the rake is so appropriate, I should snap a pic of my back yard, one is definitely needed there :) You are being featured @ Great Idea Thursday's!

    ReplyDelete
  50. Love this idea. So perfect for Fall. I'm featuring this when my link party opens up tonight!

    ReplyDelete
  51. What a clever idea! I've never seen one of these before.
    Who knew a rake head could look so beautiful?! Thanks for linking up at Much Ado About Monday this week!

    ~Emily
    www.huckleberrylove.com

    ReplyDelete
  52. Hi Connie! I featured your Fall rake head wreath this week. Blessings, Mary

    ReplyDelete
  53. So clever! My daughter has a new country home. She needs this for her covered porch decor.

    Thanks for linking to What'd You Do This Weekend.

    Linda

    ReplyDelete
  54. So cute! How come I never thought of this! Newest follower through FB. I invite you to participate in my linky party if you'd like, every thursday http://www.thefamilyfunspot.com/2013/11/bloggers-unidas-1.html have a great day!

    ReplyDelete
  55. I really like your rake wreath! What a good upcycle! I am your newest follower!

    ReplyDelete
  56. Awesome idea!
    Visiting from The family fun spot blog hop.
    www.elmundodepatricia.com

    ReplyDelete
  57. I really love how this Rake turned Wreath turned out. WOW what a great idea, and is looks so good.

    Just wanted to let you know that I will be featuring you today on The Sunday Favourites (http://thequestionablehomesteader.com/sunday-favourites-4/) and would love if you stopped by and grabbed a button.

    Ricki

    ReplyDelete
  58. Thank you for sharing your lovely wreath at Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy!
    I would love to feature you at my party!
    Could you please add us to your list of link parties?
    Thank you so much and have a wonderful week!

    Create With Joy
    http://create-with-joy.com

    ReplyDelete
  59. I featured your rake wreath today on Mod Mix Monday at Mod Vintage Life!

    ReplyDelete
  60. Hi Connie, I just found your blog this week when I was hunting for fall projects and I wanted to let you know I am featuring your wreath on Oh My Heartsie Girl this weekend. I would love to have you stop by.

    ReplyDelete

Gosh I love to read your comments! Thanks for leaving one :)