Fall Wreath tutorial; How to make a simple Harvest Wreath
So you can tell I’ve been hit with the crafting bug lately. As if the DIY furniture makeover, DIY Jewelry Holder Craft, and Halloween Wreath tutorial wasn’t enough; we also have fun DIY projects coming up, as well as Halloween crafts and goodies. And in all that, I still had time to manage to squeeze in a fun and festive Fall Wreath! And let me tell you, you are going to love this one!
The best part about this wreath is how fast you can put it together. I love to have a new wreath or door decor for each season. And it was time to take down the Patriotic wreath and too early to put up the Halloween Wreath. So in about 30 minutes I threw this one together. Yeah, you read that right, less than 30 minutes.
Fall Wreath Tutorial
The hardest part is simply the shopping. I went to my Craft store and picked out the branch wreath. Then I seriously took the most time picking out the flowers I wanted to use on it. I got a few different options because I never know what I really want until I get it all home and laid out. But to get a good look for a Fall Wreath, look for darker colors, oranges, browns, deep reddish purples, and creamy whites. Look for yellows and reds and greens that have brown mixed in.
I visited the Holiday section and looked at the decor signs and picked one that I liked best. Bought it all and then came home and heated up the glue gun. Yeah, waiting for the glue gun to heat up took more time that actually putting this one together.
With all my supplies laid out I followed the same routine I do with every wreath. I start placing items on the wreath to see which pattern or layout I like the best.
I ended up using
- 3 silk flowers
- 2 Autumn Leaves
- An accent Stick with balls on the end thingy ( I seriously cant believe I just said thingy. But I haven’t a clue what those are called. They didn’t have a sign with a name at the store.)
- The Themed sign
- Hot glue.
- brown 3/8″ grosgrain ribbon (just enough to make a hanging hook).
And that is it. Play around with different layouts. I think I tried about 5 different layouts before I settled on this one. With the sign at the top and three flowers in lower left corner. With the accent “ball thingy” going up the side to the right.
After you know the layout, take each piece one at a time and put a good amount of super hot glue on the back. Then replace it onto the wreath where you had it before.
Allow the glue to cool.
Before gluing the sign on, I used the ribbon to make a small hook so to be able to hang the wreath. I wrapped it around the wreath to give it a stronger hold. Glued it in place. And then glued the sign on top to hide the ribbon. That was the last step.
Now after the glue is cooled you can hang it where your heart desires.
Seriously it takes no time at all. And the Autumn leaves are great for adding that Fall Wreath look, but mostly I used them to “hide” extra tips or glue spots that I had on the wreath. So they make great camouflage too.
And now you are done. I bet you could get one of these put together in less time than it took you to read this tutorial. I just love how easy this Fall Wreath was. And it’s my husband’s favorite wreath I’ve made so far!
What type of accessories would you put on your Fall Wreath?
Where would you hang a Fall Wreath?
Great directions! I am excited to give this a try!
I love how easy this is to make. It came out great, too! I would love to make one for my front door!!
I saw this on Facebook and thought it was adorable! I LOVE it. My house is all about animals so I may add a little hedgehog or small squirrel piece to it.
Love the colours you combined, looks so very pretty! Looks so nice on the door too!
This wreath is adorable. I love making my own seasonal wreaths for the front door!
That turned out great! Love the bright colors you chose!
This is such a pretty wreath and perfect for my primitive home! I would love to make one!
Not much of A DIY kinda gal. So quick and easy is the key to me. thank you for sharing.
I think fall wreaths make my porch look so festive! Love the colors of the flowers you chose for your wreath.
Wow, that is just gorgeous… I love walking up to a front door and see a welcoming wreath like that but I have never thought of making one. You make it sound and look really simple. Will have to give it a try.
I love it. Perfect for the season.
This is a beautiful wreath! I love the colors of the flowers the most!
Fall is one of my favourite seasons. I love this wreath. The colours are gorgeous and would jazz up any door.
What a beautiful wreath. I’ve been look for a festive fall decoration, and I think I’ve finally found it. Thanks!
It’s gorgeous, and it’s easy to make. I’d say that makes it perfect!
I’m going to forward this to my sister. She’ll love this!
How cool! This is something my daughter and I could do together. We’d both love it!
I always skip fall decorations and go right to Halloween. I love this though! I would use leaves since we don’t get that in Arizona!
I usually skip fall decorations too, but the cool thing about this one, it can double as Fall and Thanksgiving thanks to that sign. 🙂 So that is probably what will happen in our house.
This is so pretty! You are really creative!
It’s so easy to make, but what a festive Fall touch it makes. I have got to do the same!
I LOVE this wreath! Fall decor is soo fun 🙂
I love how easy this is to make. Pinning for later hope I can make one soon.