Let me show you why wreath making doesn’t have to be as complicated as you may think with this wreath making guide.
My toxic trait, like most DIYers, is looking at something in the store and thinking, “I could totally make that”. I have most definitely been guilty of spending more on supplies than it would have been if I would have just bought the actual item itself. However, you will never see me buying a wreath instead of the supplies. Why are wreaths so expensive? It’s not like the supplies are hard to come by and they are so easy to make! Don’t believe me? I will prove it to you with this guide.
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Materials needed for Wreath Making 101
Before we cover a few of my favorite wreath styles I want to cover the basics of making one first. There are so many styles of wreaths out there that the idea of making your own can quickly become overwhelming. Let me break it down for you. You only need three things to make a wreath: a base, some fluff (aka flowers), and fasteners. That’s it!
The Base: Wreath Form
What is a Wreath Form?
A wreath form is used as the base and comes in all shapes, sizes and materials. The form (a.k.a base) is what you attach the greenery and floral stems to. In other words, it’s the part you decorate. In this post, I share the pros and cons of using of a veriety of wreath forms.
Where can I find a Wreath Form?
My favorite places to purchase wreath forms are Dollar Tree, Walmart, Amazon, and Hobby Lobby.
The Fluff: Greenery and Floral
The fluff of the wreath is my favorite part! It’s what you use to decorate it and make it stand out. You can practically use anything to decorate your form, but I am sticking to florals and greenery for the sake of time and the examples I have for you below. In this post, I share the pros and cons of using garlands, individual floral stems, flower bushes as well as small objects such as foam pumpkins or ornaments.
The Fasteners: Make it Stick
The fasteners are what make the fluff stick to the base. This is where wreath-making can get unnecessarily complicated, but I promise it doesn’t have to be. You don’t need fancy supplies to secure a wreath. In this post, I share how I’ve used hot glue, string, and wire to keep my wreaths from falling apart.
My Favorite DIY Wreath Styles
Greenery
This DIY greenery wreath is the easiest one you will ever make. In this tutorial, I create a beautiful luscious green wreath, but you can totally add in floral stems or use garland with florals already attached. The possibilities are endless!
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Pros and Cons
- Garlands: Using garlands can you give you lots of coverage which makes them great “fluffers” for wreaths, but they can be pricey if you don’t catch them on sale.
- Twine: I like using twine or string to fasten my fluff because it’s easy and I always have it on hand. The twine stays well camouflaged since I used a grapevine form, but it may not with other styles.
- Grapevine form: Grapevines are one of my favorite forms bc they don’t require as much fluff (even though I covered the entire form with this style) however, they can be a bit messy to work with.
Wheat
Excitement is an understatement for how I felt about our first Fall at the farm last year. I scrolled Pinterest for fall decor inspo for months. The wheat wreath flooded my feed and I instantly fell in love with the natural texture of them. I love the warmth they bring into any room. My DIY-er kicked in and quickly decided, “I could totally make that for a lot cheaper!” The rest is history!
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Pros and Cons
- Wire form: Wire forms are easy to find and shouldn’t cost you more than $3, but they require complete coverage since they are not pretty by themselves.
- Stems: Using floral stems allow for optimum flexibility when designing your wreath, but you may need a lot depending on what form you use which can get pricey.
- Floral wire: I prefer to use string to floral wire since I move quicker with string, but the wire is stronger. Just something to keep in mind.
Hoop
For all my DIY newbies and doubters, these DIY hoop wreaths are for you! You can totally handle this one! It’s so easy and inexpensive that you will never want to buy a wreath again! Hoop wreaths are simple yet charming.
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Pros and Cons
- Hoops: Hoops are great for asymmetrical styles and are easy to find, but attaching fluff to them can be tricky due to their slippery nature.
- Stems: As I mentioned above, using floral stems allows for optimum flexibility when designing your wreath, but you may need a lot depending on what form you use. They are perfect for asymmetrical designs like my fall and Christmas design.
- Small Objects: Adding small objects like foam pumpkins are Christmas bells are the perfect way to personalize your design, but you will want to stick to lightweight objects to keep them from tipping over.
Grapevine
Grapevine wreaths are also sometimes called twig or stick wreaths. I love using this form for its fullness and raw textures.
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Pros and Cons
- Grapevine: As I mentioned above, grapevines are one of my favorite forms bc they don’t require as much fluff however, they can be a bit messy to work with.
Bead
I am still fairly new to bead wreath forms, but I am in love with the texture wood brings to this wreath. It’s a fun change to my usual wire or grapevine wreaths.
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Pros and Cons
- Wood bead form: This form adds a different level of texture to this style and I love it, but the beads tend to roll around which requires strategic gluing when arranging your fluff.
- Floral Bushes: Using stems from a floral bush can help you save tons, but the attached greenery usually looks too fake to use.
- Hot Glue: I think hot glue is the fastest way to attach fluff to your form, but you may run when trying to stick it to metal or slippery surfaces.
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