In celebration of Autumn, I made a wreath over the weekend to welcome the new season.
I’ll admit it was tempting to purchase a pre-made wreath at Michael’s and call it a day but O.M.G. they are so expensive!?! The handmade wreath cost less than $25. Not bad considering pre-made wreaths retail from $39.99 to $149.99 in stores. Plus, I wanted to add my own “Swag” to the wreath for a more personalized touch. Most of the items were purchased from Michael’s and a few items from Dollar Tree.
Below are (4) steps to create your own wreath:
1. Purchase a wreath any size/shape of your preference.
2. Purchase garland and embellishments from the craft store. And don’t forget the floral wire. It’s very important as it secures all the décor in place.
3. Wrap garland evenly around the wreath as a base and use floral wire to secure it.
4. Add embellishments throughout the wreath to fill in the empty spaces. A good rule of thumb is to place items in thirds around the wreath to create balance. Once the desired look has been achieved, secure the items in place with the floral wire.
For a burst of color, I repurposed cranberry ornaments from our Christmas tree décor. I also added a small pine cone from the backyard to add depth.
Finally, remember there is no right or wrong way to decorate a wreath. Choose colors and textures that reflect your style. Embellishments can be placed erractically on the wreath or if you prefer on a small section of the wreath only.
Isn’t she lovely? (Left) Taken in the evening. (Right) Taken in the morning.
Happy Fall
Awesome idea, how-to guide and final product. I was just telling my guy that we needed a wreath for our door.