Making an Autumn Wreath

     Fall is upon us! While I do not feel it in the air yet (September 10^th and 95 degrees) I feel it in conversations and the onset of fall activities like school and football season starting. Honestly, I have never been a big fan of fall because I love summer more than life and fall means summer is over. However, this year I have decided to try to change my tune and one way of doing that is to DECORATE! For me, having my home reflect the season or approaching holiday creates a sense of excitement and anticipation. A wreath on the front door can be the first taste of a beautifully seasonal home. As a young woman on a budget I could not afford any of the beautiful wreaths I saw for sale, so I decided to make my own. I’ll show you how step by step!

1. I bought a simple vine wreath for $5 from a local craft store.

2. I chose the wreath inserts from the same craft store for about a dollar each. I really wanted gourds and apples and did not want my wreath to be too orangey. I laid them out until I found a pattern I liked. For my wreath, I have 6 larger inserts, each with a gourd or an apple, and two fillers made of berries in between each large piece. Totaling 6 large pieces and 12 fillers.

3. Next, I wove the stems of the large pieces into the body of the wreath and secured them using floral wire. Note: do not trim the excess stems. 

4. After all the large pieces were in place, I repeated the process with the fillers. I was not able to cut the stems so I tucked them into the body of the wreath. This worked well because you cannot see them and it gives the inserts more stability. I then hung the wreath on my front door and voila! Fall is here! 

Please don't mind the half painted door. Some projects come before others!