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Christmas· Seasonal & Holiday· Winter

How To Make A Wreath From Garland

December 20, 2013

I had a bit of an “iced” theme tossed into our casual homemade Christmas this year. From the iced berries on our tree to the wreath that’s hanging on our kitchen cabinet, “iced” was a little here and a little there.

Today I’m sharing how to make a wreath from garland…. it’s so unbelievable easy… but so pretty!

How To Make A Wreath From Garland by The Wood Grain Cottage

I started with a big strand of iced garland, which I bought at Hobby Lobby while it was 50% off…

How To Make A Wreath From Garland by The Wood Grain Cottage

Never mind the straw wreath form or the wire, I thought they would be the best way to make it work, but turns out I was wrong… more on that later.

Next, I used a pair of needle nose pliers and removed all the icy bundles…

How To Make A Wreath Fro

Then, after trial and error with the straw wreath form, I bought a green foam wreath form…

How To Make A Wreath Fro

I simply shoved the metal end of the greenery into the wreath form as far as it would go and then hot glued the heck of it.

I started on the top, then moved to the side…

How To Make A Wreath Fro

And I didn’t have to worry about the wreath form peeking out since it matched the color of my iced branches. Score!

How To Make A Wreath Fro

I just kept adding and gluing the branches until it was completely full…

How To Make A Wreath Fro

Then I just wrapped a bit of that grapevine wire (pictured above) around the wreath and used that to hang the wreath over our cabinet door. I just covered the grapevine wire with the plaid ribbon. Simple!

I love how it looks in kitchen!

Christmas Home Tour 2013 by The Wood Grain Cottage

And I love how full the wreath is… and it seriously looks real!

How To Make A Wreath Fro

Christmas Home Tour 2013 by The Wood Grain Cottage

How To Make A Wreath Fro

I love that the wreath brings a fresh vibe to the kitchen, and that it ties in with the rest of the fresh greenery throughout the house. And because it’s so pretty, I’ll overlook the slight “icy” shedding. 🙂

Have a happy weekend! I’ve got so much to do… shopping to be finished, wrapping to do… and packing! We’re heading out Tuesday to see Anthony’s family!

See you on Monday!

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I’m Shayna… The small town Colorado girl who’s obsessed with home and everything that entails! I’m a creative, a decorator, a day dreamer, a huge fan of scones and I’m passionate about loving where I live and making a home.

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  1. Kim says

    December 20, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Love….love…..love the tutorial! Just before I read your blog I passed thru my kitchen and thought that next year I need a couple wreaths in there.

    I’ll be saving your DIY for sure!

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    • Shayna says

      December 23, 2013 at 3:36 PM

      THANK YOU so much, Kim! I’m so happy you’re going to make your own! A wreath makes everything better! 😀
      -Shayna

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  2. Audrey Zumwalt says

    December 20, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Shayna … Just LOVE your wreath and love the icy greens. A garland is the cheapest way to get picks. I have taken a lot of garlands apart and that works for me. Reminds me that I have a ‘icy’ cedar garland that I need to take apart and make a wreath … it keeps shedding and a wreath will be better.
    Thanks for the nice tutorial and the idea.
    Christmas Blessings.
    Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures

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    • Shayna says

      December 23, 2013 at 3:32 PM

      THANK YOU so very much, Audrey! 😀
      Sounds like you have the perfect garland to make your own! Enjoy!
      MERRY CHRISTMAS!
      -Shayna

      Reply
  3. M says

    December 21, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Nice wreath, gf:) I did the berries on my tree this year, & made picks from the garland (they use to be apart of lol;) I love how it turned out…& I’m lovin your wreath as well! Just might have to make one myself, as I have some extra garland this year…Blessings & <3 (how many more sleeps till Christmas now lol;)
    xo M

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    • Shayna says

      December 23, 2013 at 3:30 PM

      THANK YOU so much, M! I love that you used it all! Sounds like someone else I know… 😀
      MERRY CHRISTMAS! 😀
      -Shayna

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  4. Shannon @ Fox Hollow Cottage says

    December 21, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    It came out beautifully Shayna! It’s definitely fat and full! Love a fluffy wreath. The frosty, snow dusted look is so pretty too. Happiest of holidays to you!! Shannon

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    • Shayna says

      December 23, 2013 at 3:28 PM

      THANK YOU so much, Shan! I love a fat and full wreath too! 😀
      MERRY CHRISTMAS! 😀
      -Shayna

      Reply
  5. Sarah says

    December 21, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    I loved this so much yesterday when I saw it that I went out and bought all the materials to make my own today. Thanks for the beautiful inspiration!!

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    • Shayna says

      December 23, 2013 at 3:27 PM

      THANK YOU so much, Sarah! I’m so happy you’re going to make your own! Enjoy! 😀
      -Shayna

      Reply
  6. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    December 21, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Such a clever idea. Good looking wreaths can cost a fortune! Now I’ll be looking for some nice garland on an after Christmas sale!

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    • Shayna says

      December 23, 2013 at 3:25 PM

      THANK YOU so much, Yvonne! I agree, wreaths can be sooo expensive! This way was very wallet friendly! 😀
      MERRY CHRISTMAS!
      -Shayna

      Reply
  7. angela says

    December 21, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    i love it. where did you get the green tea kettle?

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      December 23, 2013 at 3:24 PM

      THANK YOU so much, Angela! I’m not sure where the green tea kettle came from… it was a gift! Sorry!
      -Shayna

      Reply
  8. Carol Grund says

    December 31, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    Your wreath is the loveliest I’ve ever seen! Wish I could find the same iced garland you used.

    Reply

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