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9.28.2011

Fall Wreath Tutorial and Roomspiration-Nursery's

Have you seen this wreath floating around Pinterest(or maybe on my blog post last week)?


Well, I had no idea until yesterday where the original image came from, but I knew I loved it
and I had to have it for my front door!

I recreated it for less than $20.00 with items on sale from Hobby Lobby.

You will need:

*wreath (I used grapevine, but straw may work better)

*moss (first round: I used peat moss, but re-covered with spanish moss-spanish worked better).

* small pumpkins (I used real, but recommend fake)

*glue gun

* floral wire (if you use the real pumpkins)

*ribbon

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How I Did It: Don't worry, it's easy!

Step 1: Cover the wreath with the moss, glue it down as you go with hot glue.

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Finished with the moss.

However, it looks awful because the grapevine is not smooth and it looks like the bottom right has a huge growth!

Step 2: Buy spanish moss and re-cover. Glue the spanish moss down with hot glue.

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It's going to look much better, I promise.

Step 3: Add the pumpkin(s).

This step would be super easy if you used the fake pumpkins with the stick, but I of course made the project harder on myself by using real pumpkins.

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Poke two holes all the way through the pumpkin and feed the floral wire through. Twist the floral wire together at the bottom of the pumpkin.

Step 4: Secure the pumpkin(s) to the wreath.

Feed the floral wire through the grapevine wreath, and twist to secure the pumpkin to the wreath.

*I only used one pumpkin on my wreath because being real, they are 1) pretty heavy and 2) a little larger than the pumpkins in the 1st wreath image.

Voila!

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I think it still turned out cute with only one pumpkin.

Thank goodness I was able to cover the large growth with the spanish moss.

Ready for a couple more photos of our fall front porch...

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If you're not in the mood to DIY your wreath, the original wreath (which I found on pinterest) you can buy from Two Inspire You, on Etsy.

Today, Shelli from alamode is hosting Roomspiration-Nursery's. If you have a nursery, or need inspiration...head on over the alamode and link up.





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Homemaker on a Dime - bathrooms Sept.16th
DIY by Design - guest bedrooms Sept. 19th
Family Brings Joy - craft rooms Sept. 21st
Involving Color - dining rooms Sept. 23rd
All Things Bright & Beautiful - kids bedrooms Sept. 26th
a la mode - nurseries Sept. 28th
Just a Touch of Gray - master bedrooms Sept. 30th
The Blooming Hydrangea - closets and nooks Oct. 3rd
The Mustard Ceiling - laundry and mudrooms Oct. 5th
The DIY Showoff - kitchens Oct. 7th



15 comments:

  1. It turned out beautifully! well done! I also love your pick of burnt orange ribbon for the top - so pretty.

    xo Allison
    Spicer + Bank
    www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com

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  2. I love the way it looks against the dark paint color of your door. I've been looking for a wreath idea, not feeling the fake flower wreaths I've seen in the stores.

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  3. I love this wreath and have also pinned it on pinterest. Perhaps I'll get out my glue gun this afternoon! Yours looks adorable!

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  4. What a cute idea. Looks so pretty and simple.

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  5. It's adorable! I love your pretty bow :)

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  6. So stinkin' adorable!!! I think my kiddos actually might like a project like that! I need a new wreath to replace the crazy one our landlord gifted us...such a sweet gesture, but...well, not my thing! (c;

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  7. This is perfect. Love the natural look of it.

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  8. Gorgeous and so perfect for fall!
    xo
    alexa
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

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  9. Your wreath is simply elegant. I absolutely love it. Totally gets you in the Fall mood.

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  10. your wreath looks wonderful, I love it!!

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  11. What a perfect fall wreath! I love using natural elements. I've been browsing around today. Love your blog! And I'm now following along!

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