Fall Wreaths 2012
Today was the official “Changing of the Wreaths” ceremony around here, and that’s kinda a big deal, even if it only involves me, my staple gun, my step ladder, and a few snickering neighbors jogging by on the sidewalk.
So, now we are in full Fall mode, and the transitioning can commence. I have to admit, you never saw any transition from Spring to Summer decor around here because it didn’t happen. I was pretty happy with the Neutral/Spring theme that I put out way back when, so I kept it out all Summer. So, my favorite go-to green wreaths came down today and the new Fall ones went up.
This Williams-Sonoma Grains Wreath was my source of inspiration, and although mine look kinda like the skinny younger sister version of theirs, I still like them. And since mine only cost mearound $16 each, I like them even more.
If you’d like this look for your Fall door, here’s the how-to.
I started with a grapevine wreath, recycled from last year’s Fall wreath, so that saved me a few dollars off the bat.
I also re-used a few stems from my fall swags from 2 years ago. I ended up using 9 different types of stems for my 24″ wreath. If you’re using a smaller wreath, you could definitely cover it with less.
I started with the natural wheat, separated it into two bunches (because I was making 2 wreaths), and then wrapped it with floral wire to hold it together. Once it was secure, I cut it off to make a shorter bunch.
Then, I secured it to the wreath with a little more wire.
This doesn’t have to be perfect to work, as illustrated below.
Next came the light purple bush which I used the wire cutters to cut apart into single stems.
Two of those, poked into the grapevine and tucked in under the tips of the wheat worked well. I made this wreath using the same technique as I did on my favorite green wreaths, so click here for a little more detail.
Then, I just repeated the steps with the rest of the stems until they went all the way around.
And since nothing was hot-glued or permanently stuck on, I can re-use this wreath and all the stems again if I want to in the future.
At the “ceremony”, I hung them with the same strips of burlap I’ve been using with the green ones all summer.
And so begins the Fall season at our house. Now I’ve got a lot of transitioning to do.
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September 11, 2012 @ 12:32 pm
Lovely, Julie! I almost bought a pre-made wreath at Michael's yesterday but decided to just fluff my front door wire basket instead.
September 11, 2012 @ 8:41 pm
Ha! I hung our fall wreaths today, and used your staple gun at the top of the door trick, so I wondered when you were going to post your fall wreaths! Your wreaths look beautiful, as usual!
Thank you.
September 11, 2012 @ 8:52 pm
Julie- Those are beautiful…I love how they turned out- xo Diana
September 11, 2012 @ 11:01 pm
Thanks for sharing how to make your wreath first of all, I've always wandered how it was done, and second I love the colors you added to it. It really turned out beautiful.
September 13, 2012 @ 5:38 am
Wow, just beautiful!! Liz
September 14, 2012 @ 10:53 pm
These came out lovely!! Stopping by from The Shabby Creek Transformation Thursday linky party.
Here is what I shared: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.ca/2012/09/another-fur-baby-coat.html
September 16, 2012 @ 8:03 pm
Wow! They turned out so beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial.
September 17, 2012 @ 1:48 pm
Absolutely beautiful! I have to get started on my fall wreath already! Visiting from Mop it up Mondays 🙂
Jessica
http://jessica-healthymommyhealthybaby.blogspot.com/
September 17, 2012 @ 4:15 pm
These look gorgeous on your doors!! I would love for you to come link up your awesome blog to my Get Social Sunday party!
http://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/2012/09/get-social-sunday_16.html
September 17, 2012 @ 5:35 pm
Love these! Can you tell me about the burlap hangers? How can I make those? Xoxo.
September 17, 2012 @ 7:30 pm
I hang my wreaths with a ribbon or, in this case, a strip of burlap, strung through the center of the wreath with ends stapled to the top of the wood door.
September 27, 2012 @ 4:05 pm
I like yours better than theirs. 🙂