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How To Make A Wreath

April 1, 2015

One of the easiest ways I’ve found to freshen up our front porch, is to add a new wreath. It instantly changes the appearance and entire vibe. And let me just tell you, it’s rare for me to find a store bought wreath that I completely love. Call me picky, but they either seem to sparse, or the colors aren’t quite right. It’s just easier for me to make my own, then I get it just how I want.

So today, I’m sharing my really easy tutorial on how to make a wreath. I promise, it’s super simple! And I speak from experience when I say that if you get sick of the flowers, you can always take them out of the wreath form, leaving you a fresh start! 😀

The easy way to make a wreath. Full tutorial by The Wood Grain Cottage

First off, you’ll need a grapevine wreath and a bunch of flowers. These flowers are from my brothers wedding, about 9 years ago. My sister in law gave them to me after their wedding and I’ve been carting them around since! It was about time I put them to good use! And they’re still just as beautiful as the day of their wedding!

The easy way to make a wreath. Full tutorial by The Wood Grain Cottage

Then, separate the flowers into matching groups. Now, start adding one type of flower to the wreath, working in an evenly spaced circle. To add the flower stem, simple shove it through the grapevine wreath…

The easy way to make a wreath. Full tutorial by The Wood Grain Cottage

Add in the other same stems, keeping them in the same position on the wreath all the way around it…

The easy way to make a wreath. Full tutorial by The Wood Grain Cottage

Once you have your base flower in place, and I recommend it be a fuller flower, start adding a bit of filler to the outer edges. Don’t worry about it being a bit wild, we’ll tame it later…

The easy way to make a wreath. Full tutorial by The Wood Grain Cottage

One of the best tips I can give, is to keep moving in a specific pattern around the wreath. It will definitely pay off once it’s hung on the door!

Once I had a bit of filler added to the outside of the wreath, I started adding color to the inside of the wreath, working in the same pattern as the first branch I added…

The easy way to make a wreath. Full tutorial by The Wood Grain Cottage

Flower layer, after flower layer, I kept doing the same exact thing…

The easy way to make a wreath. Full tutorial by The Wood Grain Cottage

And finally, I added the last bit of filler and flowers to the wreath. Use your instincts and add colors/ textures/ fillers as you think they need to go on the wreath…

The easy way to make a wreath. Full tutorial by The Wood Grain Cottage

Once I had it looking like I wanted it on the front side, I flipped the wreath over, which left me with all of the stems poking through…

The easy way to make a wreath. Full tutorial by The Wood Grain Cottage

From there, I started in a section and worked my way around the wreath, tucking and pushing the flower stems into the grapevine wreath. If the stems were long enough, I’d wrap them around each other…

The easy way to make a wreath. Full tutorial by The Wood Grain Cottage

The easy way to make a wreath. Full tutorial by The Wood Grain Cottage

Once you tuck them in enough of the vines, those flowers won’t budge. Here’s what it looks like once they’re all tucked in…

The easy way to make a wreath. Full tutorial by The Wood Grain Cottage

With the back stems hidden in the wreath, turn it back over and start fluffing the flowers. If a few of the stems are a bit wild, just wrap them around the other flowers, or pull the stragglers through the vine wreath. Personally, I love a little wild look to my wreaths. They look real when they’re messy. And if you’ve ever worked with real branches, you know they have a mind of their own!

I’ve had great luck with this method, and we live in a very windy location. My patio furniture blows away, and the wreath hasn’t fell apart yet! If you are worried about it though, add a few cable ties to the back of the wreath, attaching the flowers to the wreath form. You can also cut your stems, but I don’t because I often change my mind with the seasons, and I’m always looking for a new look, or use for existing fake flowers. This gives me the option of using them later! 😀

I was so in love with the outcome of all the colors, texture, and the arrangement, that I made my sister in law one as a memento of her wedding… 9 years ago! Better late than never, eh? 🙂

The easy way to make a wreath. Full tutorial by The Wood Grain Cottage

It’s such a pretty wreath! I basically yelled at Anthony to look at it as he was driving by the house in a tractor, so I decided I should probably make another one, only on a bigger wreath form…

The easy way to make a wreath. Full tutorial by The Wood Grain Cottage

For me, the bigger the wreath, the better. It’s such a statement for the front door. But when it comes to this wreath, even the smaller one looks ubber fabulous!

The easy way to make a wreath. Full tutorial by The Wood Grain Cottage

Basically, I just love this wreath! And it’s perfect for spring and summer!

The easy way to make a wreath. Full tutorial by The Wood Grain Cottage

The easy way to make a wreath. Full tutorial by The Wood Grain Cottage

 

And here’s what it looks like walking up to the house…

The easy way to make a wreath. Full tutorial by The Wood Grain Cottage

Yep, it’s pretty much perfect! Thanks for the flowers, sister! 😀

The easy way to make a wreath. Full tutorial by The Wood Grain Cottage

Now go forth and make your own! You’ll be hooked once you start making them! 😀

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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.

12 Comments

Comments

  1. Robin says

    April 1, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Your wreath is so pretty. Thanks for all the great tips. I really need to make something new for my front door. Right not it’s sport’n a bare grapevine wreath – sad, so sad! LOL

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  2. April says

    April 1, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    That wreath is beautiful! Love all the colors! I never would have thought to just tuck the stems into the wreath!

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  3. Dawna says

    April 1, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    Perfect! Very springtime like and what a pretty welcome to your beautiful home!

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  4. Segreto Secrets says

    April 1, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    The wreath turned out beautifully!! I love the sentimental aspect of using your brother’s wedding flowers! Perfect for Spring & Summer!!
    xo. Leslie
    Segreto Finishes

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  5. Windi Turner|ms pedagogy says

    April 1, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    Loved the tips about layering and tucking the stems from the back at the end of the project. That’s where I mess up. I want to tuck as I go.

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  6. Megan says

    April 2, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    The wreath looks great and the flowers look realistic. I never would have guessed that they were silk and not real flowers.

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  7. Gwen says

    April 2, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    You know what I like?? I think it’s a “newer” style because the wreath curves all around the circle!! Like making a grapevine wreath back in the 80’s in my friends vineyard. This is where I’m going to copy you. I put that one you start with in at the end. I think it makes the difference. Lovely! And I have a magnolia wreath I’m going to be making in the next week or so. I definitely will be glad for your tutorial of a sweeping look!!

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  8. Kim says

    April 3, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    Well, I loved your door bare naked and now it looks even more fabulous! Thank you for being detailed and encouraging in your instructions! It means a lot for someone who is working on building up DIY self confidence. Would you mind sharing where you found your beautiful front door and the wreath hanger?

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    • Shayna says

      April 6, 2015 at 8:05 PM

      Thank you so much, Kim! I wish I knew where our door came from, but I picked it a while ago and can’t remember. Sorry! As for the wreath hanger, I think I found it at Home Depot, but I’ve had it for several years, so I’m not exactly sure. I’m sorry I couldn’t be more helpful!

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  9. Tracy@www.bluridgevintage.com says

    April 3, 2015 at 7:12 AM

    Very pretty wreath with loads of Spring color. This definitely would brighten up an entrance. Thank you for the step-by-step instructions. Also, I was wondering how you were going to handle the stems from the back…cut them or tuck them in? I think you made a great choice with tucking them in.

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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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