Time To Make A Fall Wreath
I love to decorate with wreaths year-round…but there’s just something about autumn that really says “wreath” like no other season.
One of the neatest thing about making your own fall wreath is that you can do so with many of the things you probably have in your yard…or things you can find on a walk in the park or the woods. Get your kids involved in this! They will love it!
OK…let’s get those creative juices flowing. Here are some things you could easily find and incorporate into a lovely autumn wreath.
- twigs
- leaves
- acorns
- small gourds
- milk pods
- feathers
- pinecones
- rusty tin wire or shapes
- indian corn
- dried hydrangeas or mums or other dried flowers
- berry sprigs
- herbs from your garden
- dried grasses
- cinnamon sticks
- cat tails
Go ahead and take a little shortcut and start with a simple grapevine wreath (the kind you buy at Michaels or any craft store). To determine the size of the wreath form you will need, measure the width of your door and subtract 6 inches. Your wreath form should not be bigger than this number.
Choose your theme from the treasures you’ve gathered and get busy. There really is no “right” or “wrong” way to make your wreath. Experiment and use trial and error until you have a finished effect that you like. Simply weave your decorating material into the wreath and intertwine the stems with the vines. If you are concerned with staying power, a hot glue gun works well to secure any loose items.
