Wreath season is upon us! While there are either fall-themed or Christmas-themed wreaths in every store, I thought it would be a fun challenge to make one wreath that would both be festive for fall and slide easily into holiday decor as well! Adding some leaf and berry elements give the autumn vibe a nod, but the white and gold color scheme is perfect for bringing in that holiday glam. Let’s get started!
Supplies:
-white faux flowers
-faux leaves
-faux berry stems
-wreath base (hay or styrofoam is fine)
-white fabric
-white and gold spray paint
-hot glue gun
I got most all my floral items from Michaels, so check your local craft store and see what options they have in the floral department. Choose two or three different types and sizes of flowers so you have a varied look. I like having the bit of black in the middle of the white poppies. A little bit of contrast can be nice as well.
Since I wanted to add some gold into the design, I spray painted the front of some faux leaves to get that gilded look (or if you find some floral accents that are already gold, that works too!).
Since I couldn’t find every element I wanted in white, I also used a few coats of white spray paint to get these berry stems the right hue.
Before I started to add my elements onto my wreath, I cut long strips of white felt in 4″ wide sections and wrapped them around the wreath (securing with hot glue). Covering the sides and back with the fabric helps areas that aren’t covered with the flowers to blend into the wreath rather than stick out when finished.
To build up my floral elements, I glued a cluster of flowers in one spot and then wound a long berry stem outside the cluster and around the back (securing it with glue every couple of inches). I cut off the flowers as close to the head as I could so they would lay flat on the wreath when placed.
I basically made three clusters of flowers spread out evenly on the wreath (with a berry stem winding around each), and then I started to glue in some of the gold leaves for a bit of contrast.
Once I had my three main areas mapped out, I simply filled in the spaces between the clusters with more flowers and leaves until there weren’t any gaps left. Once the wreath was complete, I tied some thick white yarn around two spots at the top to create a loop to hang the wreath from, and I was done!
So pretty! I love how the wreath looks on the front door, and the little pops of gold and black in the flowers give the wreath a bit more dimension than a totally white scheme. If you’re looking for a wreath that will take you from your pumpkin spice latte all the way through to an egg nog, this may be the wreath for you! xo. Laura
Credits // Author: Laura Gummerman. Photography: Laura Gummerman and Todd Gummerman. Photos edited with A Beautiful Mess actions.
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So pretty! Especially love it against your pink door 🙂
I love this idea! My door is dark black and this would be perfect against it!
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Super nice and creative you girls are. Love it! for winter you can spray some fake snow on it and it will look perfect.
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This is soooo beautiful! Definitely will try to make one <3
Thanks for sharing X
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I NEEEEED to know more about this pretty pink door! What color is it painted?
LOVE the white and gold. I would never have thought of just spray painting the leaves to whatever color you want, haha. Also looks beautiful on your pink door.
I’ve used y’all’s fall wreath DIY a couple of times to revamp my front door. 🙂 Last time I used yellow tones, and this year I went with more red/orange flowers, which you can see here if you’d like. 🙂
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This is so cute! I need to make this!
Paige
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this wreath looks absolutely gorgeous! I am definitely going to be making one for myself!
Abigail Alice x
This is so pretty! I definitely need to make this myself
That is the sweetest wreath I have ever seen!
I’m making a wreath for our home this festive season, thanks for the style inspiration!
Rebecca
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I absolutely love this post! It makes me want to do more DIY projects and not completely fail it! Haha I especially love your pink door, please tell me where you got such an elegant door from! I must have it! Haha
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What a beautiful wreath! I love the colours you used!
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It looks gorgeous! Makes me really want to try it out!
Wow! I was JUST thinking of DIY wreath ideas today and what I could do that was a little different! this is gorgeous! I think I’m going to go with a faux eucalyptus and gold wreath this year.
This wreath is so cute!! Also, I am in love with your pink door! 🙂
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So fun! Love the light color palette.
Amazing ideas, I’m obsessed!
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Very pretty and it’s nice to see something different than the traditional green and red Christmas stuff. Also I think these are not representing white poppies but white anemones (although they are very similar so maybe I’m wrong).
Super cute
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This is gorgeous!
Gorgeous wreath. I love the simplicity of the colors.Thanks for the post.
this look so pretty!
love
Karlien
That wreath is incredibly gorgeous! I live in a cold climate, and have learned that glue gun glue cracks and shatters when cold. I’ve lost a couple of DIY wreaths this way. (Very sad indeed, and proof that I don’t learn lessons quickly.) So I’ve been using E6000 and/or wires with more success. More time consuming, of course, but better in terms of longevity. Just thought some other winter-bound readers might find this useful…
Good thought Movita! You can also hang this inside as well 🙂
Laura
So pretty love this!
Oh my goodness – now that is adorable. The white and gold will last you all winter long! If I’m feeling really ambitious, I would make four of these for all four seasons – possibly put some orange leaves on for fall; with pinks and yellows for spring and summer. Just lovely!
This is just so pretty! I love holiday decor that doesn’t scream RED AND GREEN RED AND GREEN! LOL, this is so chic. And against the pink door? Love it! Thanks for the inspiration!
Can’t wait try this one! We just moved in to new home and I was in search of good wreath for my main/front door!
Perfect timing!
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Totally love this idea! I bet it smells great too xxx