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How to Make a Gorgeous Fall Wreath for Less

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Julie

The other day I saw a fall wreath that was priced at $400. Yes, four HUNDRED dollars!

I didn’t take a picture of it because it wasn’t all that pretty.

But, it did encourage me to haul myself on over to the craft store to create a beautiful new door wreath for a whole lot less!

As a result, I’m going to show you how to make a gorgeous fall wreath for a fraction of the pre-made wreath price.

This wreath cost me around $45 to make. It’s still not particularly cheap, but given the price of pre-made wreaths (even those from craft stores) it’s a bargain!

It is large, too. I have a very big front door and this fills it nicely.

Are you inspired to make one for yourself?

Tutorial

Materials:

grapevine wreath
miscellaneous faux fall foliage and berries (I like to buy more than I think I’ll need so I don’t run out — you can always return unused items)
plastic pumpkins and gourds
pine cones
hot glue gun, glue sticks
wire cutter

Directions:

Using a wire cutter, clip the faux foliage in to about 5-7 segments or “hunks”
Lay the segments on top of the wreath where you think you want to place them
Continue clipping segments and placing them here and there on the wreath
When you’re satisfied with the overall look of the wreath, begin hot gluing the pieces of foliage in to place. I like to shove them in between the grapevine branches and glue them in place so they stay secure — particularly if it is an outdoor wreath
After the foliage is glued in place I do the berries next. After that, the pumpkins, gourds and pine cones.

When everything is in place, hold it up vertically (because you’re probably doing this on a flat surface like a table and it will look a little different once you hold it up) and determine if there are any holes or any places that need to be filled in. I tweak and fuss until it looks just right. Then it’s ready to enjoy!

This wreath took me about 30-45 minutes and I just love how it turned out. It was easy to make and makes a big statement on my front door.

How did I keep my costs down? First, making it yourself almost always costs less than pre-made. Second, I am a big fan of coupons. Craft stores like Hobby Lobby, JoAnn Fabrics and Michaels almost always have sales and coupons. (I have their apps on my phone so I always have a coupon with me when shopping.) Here’s another tip…shop at Walmart. I found my pumpkins and gourds there and they were much cheaper than at the craft store. The Dollar Store is a great place for seasonal items too.

I love this wreath and now I’m motivated to decorate the rest of my front porch. Bring on Fall!

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Before I go, I want to tell you about an upcoming event that you won’t want to miss.

Next week on Saturday, September 20, I am joining 20+ bloggers to host a Best of DIY link party!

We will each share a project that is farmhouse, vintage, re-purposed, Shabby Chic and/or DIY. In addition, you’ll be able to link yours up too. If you’re a blogger, this means your link will be seen on 20+ blogs. If you’re a reader, you will see TONS of DIY inspiration! More details to come.

Have a great day everyone!