Go Shabby Chic with Burlap Christmas Decorations

Add instant rustic charm to any space when you decorate with burlap. This neutral fabric offers both beauty and texture to everything that you use it on. Burlap is available by the yard at your local fabric store or in a ribbon variety. Many home décor items available today already feature burlap. Incorporate this casual material in your home with these easy DIY ideas.

Potted Mixed Pine Tree

Farmhouse Wreath
You are just three steps and three materials away from a perfectly neutral Christmas wreath for your door or mantle. All you need is a foam wreath form, roll of twine, and burlap ribbon.

1. Tie one end of the twine around the wreath form. Proceed to wrap the entire form in twine until you reach the starting end and tie off the string.
2. Cut a length of burlap ribbon that is twice as long as the distance you want the wreath to hang and secure both ends to the wreath. Preferably, have the burlap ribbon attach where you twine knot is to cover it up.
3. Add a pretty burlap bow that you tied from the ribbon to the southeast point of the wreath.

Shabby Chic Tree Decorations
After your lights are hung but before you add your ornaments, wrap burlap ribbon from the top of the tree down to the base, occasionally twisting it as you go for added dimension. Then just add your favorite ornaments. For an added touch, add a big burlap bow as a topper for your Christmas tree.

Burlap-Wrapped Pots
When using burlap for Christmas decorations, it is important to repeat it throughout the house. One simple way to do this is by wrapping the potted base of a tree with burlap and securing it with either twine or ribbon. Better yet, you can make life easy on yourself and purchase an artificial tree that already comes with a burlap-wrapped base.

Country Cozy Garland
You have probably used garlands to adorn your mantle or staircase for years; spruce things up this year by swaging the garland every two feet or so. At each swag point, secure a pretty bow made from burlap ribbon. This little touch will instantly update the look and coordinate with the rest of your burlap Christmas Decorations.