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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!

 

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