How to Make a Fall Wreath

With Thanksgiving approaching, many homeowners and renters are starting to decorate their homes. One of our favorite festive decorations is a seasonal wreath, which you can make yourself for a fun craft project.

To help you create your own wreath, we spoke to Amy Barene, a florist and founder of Capital Blooms. Here, she walks us through how to make a fall wreath, from sourcing the materials to keeping the wreath looking fresh for weeks.

How to Make a Fall Wreath

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Before you can start your fall crafting, you’ll need to gather all the right materials. Barene says nearly all can be found at the dollar store, Amazon, Joann Fabrics or Michael’s.

Materials

• Dried material like pampas grass, bunny tail, or dried ferns;
• Metal wreath frame;
• Floral wire or floral tape;
• Fabric or wooden craft flowers;
• Ribbon;
• Hairspray.

If you can’t find floral wire or tape, Barene says you can substitute zip ties, which are sturdy and super-easy to attach. Simply tie them to the frame as described in the instructions, squeeze them tight, then cut off the excess tails.

Instructions

Here’s how to create a full fall wreath:

• “Essentially, if you’re doing a full wreath, you create a series of small bouquets about the size of your band,” Barene says. Start by making one small bundle of dried material. The diameter of its stem bunch should approximately match the width of the metal wreath frame.
• Secure the first bundle to the wreath frame with your floral tape or wire. “If you’re using a wreath frame that has a curve to it, the bundle sits inside the curve like a cup,” Barene says.
• Repeat the first two steps to cover the entire wreath frame in bundles of dried material. Layer the bundles so the fluffy end of one bundle covers the attached stems of the previous bundle. “The closer together the bundles, the fuller the wreath will be,” Barene says.
• When you reach the last bundle, lift the head of the first bundle you attached, then secure the final bundle underneath it so its seam is covered.
• Add some fun texture to the wreath by weaving in fabric or wooden craft flowers. Attach them using the tape, wire or zip ties, ensuring the dried grasses hide the connection points. Finish it off with a ribbon bow if desired.
• Dried ornamental grasses can shed a lot, so secure your wreath with a generous douse of hairspray before handing it on a door, window or wall.

Enjoy your festive fall decor!