Decorating on a Budget: Interchangeable Burlap Wreath

So I'm sure by now everyone has seen the beautifully decorated, over the top wreaths on Pinterest. They are the perfect decor item to make your house stand out. You can find endless varieties on Etsy for sell but they are pretty pricey. I love DIY projects especially ones that are cheap so I figured I'd make own AND I'm sharing how I made it with all of you! I apologize in advance for the pictures, they aren't the greatest. My plan was to take them outside but I didn't have time and its dark out now. Oh & I goofed and totally forgot to buy a wreath hanger so you can't see it in action ... yet. 

You will need:
1 Pool Noodle - $1 @ Dollar Tree
About 1yd of Burlap fabric - $2.97 per yard @ Walmart
1 Wreath Hanger - $2 @ Walmart
Alligator Clips - $5 @ Sally's (I already had those)
Hot Glue Gun
Decorations of Choice - I used a $3 flower I already had 

1. Play around with the pool noodle and decide the size you want your wreath to be, cut accordingly.

2. Put the ends together and wrap plenty of duct tape around them. You may need help with this step, I did.

3. Cut your burlap in strips about 8" in width or you can use burlap ribbon found at a craft store. 

4. Glue the end of a strip of burlap on the pool noodle and begin wrapping around the noodle at an angle. Continue until its completely covered.

5. At this point, your wreath should look like this, minus the flower. Sorry, forgot to snap a picture without decorations. 

6. Trim the frayed ends of the burlap. Now your wreath should look like this. 

6. Line an alligator clip with ribbon & hot glue the clip(s) to your decoration(s).

7. Slide the alligator clips under an edge of burlap.

And you're done! Once you get tired of the wreath's decorations or want to change it up for another holiday, you just remove the old decorations and replace with new pieces that have alligators clip added to them. Super easy and totally beats buying a new wreath for every holiday! My wreath is pretty simple right now because I wanted to use what I had for the most part but I plan on making it fall themed very soon. I'll post an update when I do and I'll be sure its hanging on the door this time. =)

Total Project Cost for Me: $6

~Taylor