You know it’s fall when you start thinking about hanging a wreath on your front door. But don’t go to the wreath store just yet. This year, how about you craft the wreath yourself? With so many beautiful, lovely and interesting ideas and variations you can try, it would be a shame to settle for something generic? And in case you’re lacking ideas, we’ve prepared a few you should definitely take a look at.
Use anything you can find in your house this time of the year. For example, apples. That would sure look delicious. Here’s what you have to do: first, get a foam wreath form and cover it with burlap. Then take apples of various sizes and hot glue them onto the wreath one by one. So simple and so delicious. {found on thewoodgraincottage}.
Berries are another good resource you can use when crafting a fall wreath. Creoleindc offers a lovely example of how such a wreath would look like. You can start with a simple grapevine wreath and then glue large berries onto it. Add a large ribbon to it as a final touch.
Pinecone and acorn wreaths
You can pretty much find pinecones everywhere you look during autumn. So it wouldn’t be such a big problem to gather a few so you can use them when crafting the wreath you’ve been dreaming about. Start with a styrofoam wreath. Spray paint it and then start hot gluing the pine cones one by one. Use tiny pinecones to fill in the gaps. Use burlap and orange ribbon to attach the wreath to the door. {found on keepcalmanddecorate}.
A similar option is to use acorns. An acorn wreath would look rustic and really lovely if you also use some burlap to make a nice bow for it. The design featured on Consumercrafts is perfect in this sense. It shows how you can use a grapevine wreath form, small acorn decorations, gold glimmer mist and burlap to create the perfect decoration for your front door.
Grapevines and leaves
Grapevine wreaths are incredibly versatile and can be used in a lot of interesting ways and in combination with a large variety of materials. A popular combo includes leaves. Their fall colors are symbolic of the ambiance during this season and allows them to set a beautiful mood. Check out the wreath featured on Designimprovised for more details.
If you want to craft a wreath that’s best described by the term “cute”, have a look at the idea offered on Homecraftsbyali. The own is simply adorable and the letter stencils are perfect for sending a message to everyone who knocks on your door.
Even though the good old warm and sunny days are pretty much over, this doesn’t mean that all the fresh and cheerful colors have to disappear from our lives as well. Fall flowers make sure this doesn’t happen. Their beautiful yellow and red shades makes them ideal for this type of project. Start with a grapevine wreath and a bunch of flowers of different shapes, sizes and colors. Glue on the largest ones first and then continue with the others. You can only cover the bottom part of the wreath such as described on Suburbanreno or the entire wreath.
Using real flowers, leaves and berries is definitely appealing, especially when you can find them all in your garden or back yard. However, if you want the wreath to last, opt for faux branches instead. Start gluing them all onto a grapevine wreath until you cover the whole surface. You can then make a large burlap bow for the top. {found on placeofmytaste}.
Faux leaves definitely make the whole process of constructing a wreath simpler but they definitely don’t eliminate the need for creativity and customization. A good starting point can be the project featured on Revamperate. The wreath described here is easy to make and really versatile.
There’s no need to cover the entire wreath in leaves if you want to make a statement. In fact, if you use fewer leaves there’s a better chance that they’ll stand out in an elegant and stylish way. And since you’ll be using a grapevine wreath, you can add a few bird decorations as well to make it look like a cute nest.{found on ladyfaceblog}.
A really elegant and chic wreath design can be found on Confessionsofaserialdiyer. The project requires a grapevine wreath reinforced with pieces from another similar wreath for more depth, three decorations, a burlap ribbon and floral wire. The decorations can be just about anything, in this case including a mini pumpkin and two large flowers.
The combination of tiny pumpkins, flowers and burlap seems to work pretty well. Another beautiful example is shown on Oheverythinghandmade. The materials needed are: a plain grapevine wreath, five fall-inspired decorations, burlap, hemp cord and a hot glue gun. Check out the instructions and adapt the design to your preferences.
You can do a lot of things with items you already have in your home. For example, you can use coffee filters to decorate a fall wreath. The idea came to us from Sarahhearts. Here you can find out how to make a modern and chic wreath by dipping coffee filters in food coloring dye. The whole process is actually simpler than it seems.
If the leaves are the main focus on the wreath design you have in mind, then you’ll probably find the project on Carolynshomework quite interesting and helpful. It describes a wreath made with faux bay leaves and brown paper bags. You’ll need craft paint or watercolor paint to give the leaves the beautiful colors you see here. You’ll be attaching the leaves one by one to a wreath form making sure not to leave any open spaces.
Another beautiful autumn project that uses fake leaves can be found on Lemonthistle. This time, the wreath features here uses a brass hoop as a base. A bunch of fake leaves and berries and attached on it but not before being spray painted using metallic colors. They look really lovely and the wreath looks similar to a basket full of leaves.
Magnolia leaves are perfect for fall wreaths. They can be arranged in a lot of interesting ways and patterns. You can also use full branches to give the wreath a full look. Check out Nouthernhospitalityblog for more info on how to get this project done.
Decorate a grapevine wreath with miniature pumpkins and you’ll get a decorations that adds autumn charm to your home in no time. Moreover, the project is really simple. For it you need mini faux pumpkins, moss, twine, wine and burlap ribbons. {found on upcycledtreasures}
Wreaths made of twigs and branches
Of course, you can make a wreath from scratch. So instead of starting with a grapevine form, you’ll be starting with a pile of sticks and branches. You can use yarn to connect them in order to get the actual wreath form which, by the way doesn’t have to be round. A square or rectangular wreath such as the one featured on Sisterswhat would look quite interesting.
You only need a few little twigs to create a great-looking wreath. This is exemplified on Northstory where you can find out how to make a twig wreath decorated with felt leaves. Use felt in fall-inspired colors such as brown, yellow, orange or dark green.
An interesting combination of materials and design techniques can be found on Abeautifulmess. The wreath featured here can be crafted using a bunch of twigs and a series of pom-poms. You’ll be making a circular wreath form out of cardboard. The contrast between the rough-looking twigs and the delicate pom-poms is what gives this wreath its unique character.
For the wreath described on Consumercrafts you’ll be using a different kind of sticks. To make something similar, you’ll need lots of cinnamon sticks, a grapevine wreath and a hot glue gun. The process is simple but long. You have to glue each cinnamon stick to the wreath in a random pattern until you cover the whole surface. The result will be a fall wreath that not only looks beautiful but also smells great.
Wheat wreaths
If you want to craft a wreath that’s actually symbolic for the autumn season, try to include materials that send this type of message. The leaves, twigs and pinecones described so far are all great options but there are also tons of others just waiting for your approval. An interesting one is wheat. You can find a lovely tutorial on how to make a wheat wreath on Sustainmycrafthabit.
Crafting a good-looking wheat wreath can actually be very simple and very enjoyable. If you wrap the stems of the wheat in the same direction that the wreath twists in you’ll get a design that looks pretty much like the one we found on Housefulofhandmade. Once you’re done with that part, feel free to add decorations such as garlands, bows and other things.
Another great wheat wreath is described on Daisymarbelle. The supplies needed for this one include a straw wreath, three bundles of dried wheat and burlap ribbon. As you can see, the whole process requires a super small budget and leaves plenty of room for customization.
Wreaths made of unusual materials
Using the standard materials is definitely very convenient, regardless of what you plan on crafting. But if you want the final product to really stand out, you need to look for alternatives. An inspiring idea can be found on Lovecreatecelebrate where you can find out how to make a fall wreath out of copper pipes.
Using twigs and branches is quite common when crafting wreaths but how often do you see a wreath made of large pieces of birch wood? The idea may be a bit unusual but the end result is not at all bad. In fact, the wreath we found on Lovecreatecelebrate is really beautiful and would look wonderful on any front door.
Another interesting material you can use when crafting a fall wreath is yarn. Not sure how that would work out? Check out Architectureofamom for some inspiration. At first, you’ll basically just have to wrap yarn around a foam wreath form until you cover it entirely. Then you can add whatever ornaments and decorations you want.
Growcreativeblog offers one of the simplest and most ingenious wreath designs. The idea proposed here is to use a wire wreath form a bunch of colored clothespins to create an eye-catching wreath. You just have to clip the clothespins on without needing any glue.
We’ll also add embroidery hoops to the list of materials that can be used when crafting unique wreaths because, as Tatertotsandjello shows us, they’re a really great choice. To make this wreath you need a 10” embroidery hoop, linen or fabric, embroidery thread, felt and a burlap garland.
Floral wreaths
Maybe fall flowers are not as colorful and delicate-looking as the spring or summer ones but they can definitely add a fresh touch to a wreath. The hydrangea wreath we found on Timewiththea is very lovely and has a simple design which you can adapt and customize using plenty of other types of fresh flowers and plants.
Burlap wreaths
There are so many great ways in which you can use burlap on wreaths that we decided to present you with several different options and to let you pick the one that works best for you. The first option is a project we found on Craftsncoffee for a square-shaped wreath. To make it you need a styrofoam wreath form and burlap in two colors. You’ll also be using paper, ribbon and buttons.
Want something a bit more feminine? Check out the design on Freshlycompleted. Start with a wire wreath and three flower arrangements. You’ll also need burlap and a hot glue gun. But the burlap into strips and glue in around the wire form. Twist and pouf as you go. End with a burlap ribbon and then add the flowers.
The design featured on Loveoffamilyandhome is somewhat similar to the previous one but, at the same time, quite different. In this case, the burlap strips loop around the wire wreath form. Each section has three loops. You can use different colors of burlap for variety. The finishing touch is a berry ornament.
Burlap and lace come together beautifully in the wreath design described on Myblessedlife. It all starts with a straw wreath and burlap strips that are tightly wrapped around it. After that, lace is added in a similar manner in order to partially cover the wreath. Fabric flowers are glued on at the very end.
The ruffles on this wreath are hard to ignore given how funky they look. The base for the wreath is a wire hanger that was formed into a circle shape. The burlap strips are threaded through the wire and then spaced out evenly. Feel free to decorate your burlap ruffle wreath in any way you want.
Those that prefer simplicity should find the burlap wreath featured on Createcraftlove most charming. To make your own version, wrap burlap around a styrofoam wreath form. Wrap it as tightly as you can and secure the ends with glue. Then add a few fake flowers and leaves to make a decorative bouquet.
Aren’t the colors on this wreath just wonderful? Crafting something like is definitely time-consuming but not that difficult. Cover a foam wreath foam in burlap or muslin and then cut orange, yellow and white canvas fabric into small sections which you attach to the wreath with straight pins.
Modern wreaths
Whenever something is described as modern, “simple” is the first term that comes to mind. Wreaths are no exception. So how would you imagine a modern fall wreath? Probably it wouldn’t have a conventional design. In fact, you could even replace the whole wreath design with something else, like bunting. We found this idea on Homemadeginger.
Another interesting design for a modern wreath can be found on Atthepicketfence. It’s pretty much just a framed chalkboard decorated with a bow and some dried leaves or branches. The lovely thing about this idea is that you can personalize this so-called wreath with a lot of cute messages.
Geometric patterns and shapes are a recurrent theme in a lot of modern designs and wreaths are no exception. You can make a hexagon-shaped wreath using wooden boards. You need to cut them to size and to plan the angles perfectly. Put them together and secure them with screws at an angle. Then it’s up to you to add the decorations you like.{found on Cherishedbliss}.
Felt wreath decorations
Felt ornaments and decorations are quite popular. There are lots of great DIY projects you can try that require felt. On Nestofposies we found a really cute wreath design that uses colorful felt leaves to stand out. You can combine as many different colors as you like.
The design of the wreath featured on Themagiconions is very cozy and that’s because of the materials that were used. To make something similar you’ll need felt raving, a foam wreath, green felt and a sewing needle. Arrange the raving in long strips and wrap each one around the foam form. Alternate the colors. The finishing touch is a green felt leaf.
If you have the time, you’d better start cutting a lot of felt leaves in different colors. You can then use them to decorate a wreath form. Alternate the colors and follow a pattern. At the end, add a black felt bow and some cute ornament of your choice. {found on everydaydishes}
Paper wreaths
Paper can be used for a lot of interesting DIY projects. But for the one we found on Blueskyconfections you’ll actually be using paper plates. You need around 50 of them as well as a grapevine wreath, some coffee, craft glue, cookie sprinkles and ribbon. The list of materials is definitely unusual but wait till you check out the instructions.
Another interesting wreath design, this time using actual paper, can be found on Houseologie. It’s a starburst wreath that’s pretty easy to make. You should also use a piece of plywood for the back. The key element is the way you decorate the wreath after you’re finished crafting it.
But let’s also take a look at a more common way in which you can use paper when crafting a wreath. A good example can be found on eHow. The wreath described there was made using brown paper bags, a styrofoam form and a glue gun. Cut out leaf shapes and gently press each one in half. Also, cut out paper rosettes. Use them to decorate the wreath.
Halloween wreath designs
For some, autumn and Halloween is synonyms. That means the preparations for this holiday have already started and what better way to start than with a wreath? A really cute design is the one we found on Designimprovised. It’s actually more than a single wreath. More like a whole bunch of abstract wreaths infused with the spirit of Halloween.
Something as simple and basic as a paper plate holder can turn out to be the key element in a very cute and funky Halloween wreath design. Having trouble picturing the process? Check out Sadieseasongoods. The jack-o-lantern you’ll find there is super easy to make and you’ll find it most delightful.
Another super simple project can be found on Designimprovised. All you need for this one is a foam wreath form, adhesive borders, masking tape and a hot glue gun. For the most part, you just have to peel and stick.
But let’s have a look at a few more Halloween-ish designs as well, like the one featured on DIYs. To make it, you need a styrofoam wreath form, strips of fabric, push pins and decorative ornaments like skulls, black feathers, spiders, bats and other things.
Explore your gloomy side with a spider web wreath. To make it, you need a simple wreath form and some fluffy black yarn. For instructions on how to create the spider web, check out Kaminnskiscreations. You can also make some cute little spider decorations from scratch if you want.
Another way in which you can add a spooky touch to your Halloween wreath is with some moss, a black bird and a spooky sign. What we’re describing now is the project on Iheartnaptime. The process goes like this: first you wrap yarn around the foam wreath, then you wrap some black lace as well and you add a few fabric flowers. After that, glue Spanish moss on top of the lace seam and put the black bird on top. The spooky sign is the final touch.
Spooky is also the best word to describe the wreath featured on Justagirlblog. Check out the instructions and find out how to make that spider web which adds a gloomy touch to the whole design.
For some reason, black crows are quite symbolic of Halloween. They’re actually pretty cute and really intelligent once you come to know them better. On DIYs you can find out how to make a Halloween wreath that uses this symbol. You need a grapevine wreath, black spray paint, a hot glue gun, a faux black bird, black ribbon and black and white feathers and faux flowers and grasses.
The lace spider web wreaths we found on Thethriftress could also become the focal point of your front door during this period. To make them, you need a large embroidery hoop and several small ones as well as black spray paint, lace and decorative spiders. A black bird ornament can be the detail that completes the look.
Sure, not all Halloween wreaths have to look spooky. The design featured on Ourbestbites is a really lovely option and all you need to make it is a wreath form and black tulle. You can then decorate it with fabric flowers and ornaments in bright colors such as purple or orange.
Similarly, you can use black felt, orange felt, Halloween-themed ribbon and dress pins to make a lovely-looking wreath. Start with a styrofoam form. Cover it in black felt and then cut a few strips of orange felt and pin them in place. The last step is wrapping the ribbon around the wreath.
Looking for a cheap way to craft a bold Halloween wreath? Check out Artsyfartsymama for instructions on how to make one using candy corn. All you need is a wreath form, candy corn and acrylic paint. Paint the wreath form and then start to glue the candy corn onto the wreath, piece by piece.
If, for some reason, you have a ceiling medallion lying around, take a look on Madiganmade for instructions on how you can turn it into an interesting-looking wreath. You can pretty much do this project in 5 minutes.
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