Fine Vintage Wine Cork Wreath
The wine may have stopped flowing, but the fun doesn't have to stop. Collect corks from your wine bottles to make this Fine Vintage Wine Cork Wreath for your home. This neutral DIY home decor will compliment any design with a little vintage flair. Give this cork wreath as a gift to your wine-loving friend, or keep it for yourself as a decorative craft for your home. You can collect corks from your favorite bottles of wine from across the country and beyond for a truly unique handmade wreath that you can embellish any way you want!
Estimated Cost$11-$20
Time to CompleteIn an evening
Primary TechniqueFlorals/Wreaths
Materials List
- Burlap fabric ¼ yard
- Straw wreath, 12” or desired size
- Strong twine
- Masking tape
- Wine corks, approximately 150
- Craft sticks
- Needle and thread
Instructions
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Tie twine around straw wreath for hanger.
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Using a craft stick, apply Tacky Glue liberally around top of wreath for first row of corks. Allow glue to set for approximately 5 minutes or to tacky stage. Place corks horizontally around top of wreath. Repeat with next 3 rows below the first. Use painter’s tape to hold together if they begin slipping.
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Glue a row of corks next to the top row inside of wreath. Use painter’s tape to hold in place if needed.
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For inside wreath, apply glue and let set for few minutes. Place corks vertically on glue. Tape to hold.
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For bow, cut piece of burlap approximately 4”x7”. Stitch ends together using needle and thread. Turn right side out and pinch in center. Tie a piece of twine around center to hold.
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Cut small piece of burlap to go around the center of bow. Glue in place.
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Cut two pieces, 4” x 3 ½”. Glue to back of bow.
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Glue bow to top of wreath.
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If desired, decorate with raffia and/or embellishments of choice.