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DIY Fall Wreath

September 16, 2009 by Amy 5 Comments

Since it’s now September, I decided to venture off to Michael’s and get inspired for the Fall season.

I didn’t really have a plan, but when I saw plain vine wreaths, I immediately thought that I needed to make a wreath for our door.

This is my first time ever making a wreath, but I saw a bunch of inspiration in the floral section, where they were charging $50 plus for a wreath! Eep…that’s a little pricey, especially in hindsight, knowing how much I spent on supplies! (see receipt below)

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Supplies you will need:

  • 2 bunches of fall flowers
  • 2 bunches of fall leaves
  • hot glue gun (I prefer low temp)
  • hot glue sticks
  • vine wreath
  • scissors
  • 1.5 in. ribbon (2 yds.)

When it comes to buying supplies, I find that cheaper fake flowers/leaves are best. They will get rained on and are seen from a distance, so there is NO need to splurge here! Each bunch for me was on sale for $1.79.

What you first need to do is separate all flowers and leaves from the bunch that they are in, using scissors, leaving a little bit of stem space for you to glue with.
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Then, just start placing leaves and flowers on the wreath until you find a pattern that you like. The great thing about vine wreaths is they have little openings for the stems to fit in perfectly, making arranging super easy.
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Once you figure it out, start hot gluing the stems to the wreath, making sure that they are securely glued. Go all the way around the wreath, leaving a small opening wherever on the wreath you would like for a bow to be placed.

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Now, take your ribbon and make a wreath bow. Once it’s finished, hot glue it in the gap.

Ok, ok. Here’s a good YouTube video on how to make bows. 🙂

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70gvnlixO04]

When you’re done, let it set for a few minutes. Then, hang on your door and allow your neighbors to get jealous of those wreath skills!

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Pardon our door. We are in the process of painting our house hehe!

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  1. Tracy @ Sugarcrafter says

    September 16, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    Your wreath is gorgeous!! I did the same thing a few years ago to make a spring wreath for our door. It’s so much cheaper – and more fun! – than buying one. 🙂

    Reply
    • Amy says

      September 16, 2009 at 3:06 pm

      Thanks so much! 🙂 I think I’m making one for each season now hehe!

      Reply
  2. Jessica @ Acting Adult says

    September 17, 2009 at 1:14 am

    What a great idea! Good inspiration for me this season. 🙂 Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Newport Nuptials says

    September 23, 2009 at 12:59 pm

    It turned out so good! I love fall, especially the decorations!

    Reply

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  1. The evolution of Fall decor « The Nifty Newlywed says:
    September 25, 2009 at 6:34 pm

    […] 09 2009 Since it’s officially Fall, I feel a little less guilty decorating outdoors beyond the wreath I made. I love to think back when I was a kid, because I have to laugh a little at how my tastes in decor […]

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