How to make a DIY spring wreath?

Cut each little cluster of flowers and greenery off of its bunch, leaving at least a couple of inches of the wire stem. Arrange the greenery on the wreath, layering the two different kinds. Begin with the boxwood and added the second. When you are happy, tuck the wire stem into the wreath and secure it with hot glue.

How do you make a summer wreath for a front door?

Basket Wreath Add texture and loads of color to the front door with a woven vessel. To make: Line the basket with brown craft paper. Place damp floral foam in a zip-top bag; arrange flowers in the zip-top bag then place in the basket. Hang from a nail or hook threaded through the baskets weave.

How do you make a spring dried flower wreath?

Instructions On How To Make A Dried Flower Wreath The process itself is rather simple. You start by taking a small bundle of flowers and cut most of the stems off. Then you place the bundle on the wreath, spread the plants evenly and tie a piece of jute around them. Secure the twine by making a knot.

How do wreaths go on doors?

Using adhesive hooks One of the easiest ways to hang a wreath without causing damage is by using adhesive hooks. These hooks come with a strong adhesive backing that can stick to a variety of surfaces, including your door. Plus, they won't leave a sticky residue or damage the surface of your door.

How do you make a budget wreath?

Forage for your greenery in your garden or on common land, or ask your local tree supplier if they will give you some offcuts for free to keep costs down. Instead of a shop-bought wreath base, you could make your own from sturdy wire (or repurpose an old wire clothes hanger).

How do you make a living door wreath?

Add foliage, plants and bulbs Strip the bottom of each stem so it will push easily into the moss wreath . Angle the stems and push them into the moss as securely as you can, being careful not to push them out the other side of your moss base. Bind the foliage to your moss base with more twine to make it secure.

How do you make a front door wreath hanger?

Puncture two holes into two pieces of cardboard. On both sides of the wreath, thread a thin piece of wire through the holes and around the wreath to securely tie the cardboard in place. Click the velcro ends of two self-adhesive strips together, pressing firmly to ensure they're securely stuck to each other.

How do I choose a front door wreath?

As a general rule of thumb, your wreath should cover about two-thirds the width of your door . For a door that is 36″ wide, your wreath should be between 24 to 30″ wide. Consider using an oval wreath or swag wreath for extra tall doors. This will help fill the empty space and be more pleasing to the eye.

What material is used for spring wreaths?

Materials You Need To Make A DIY Spring Wreath I use a willow wreath base that I made myself a couple of years ago. But you can also use a store-bought wreath base. You can find wreaths made from metal, bamboo, willow or straw in many different sizes.

What foliage for spring wreath?

Wreath frame. Wire reel. Selection of foliage and twigs: we've used fern, pistache, myrtle, saliam and twisted willow twigs . Flowers: we've used tulips, narcissi, wax flower, solidago, statice.

What to put on a spring wreath?

You can decorate with flowers, botanicals, ribbons and more to personalise it to match any theme.

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37 DIY Spring Wreaths to Beautify Your Front Door (2)

A DIY spring wreath is a lovely way to welcome someone to your home. Whether it's a real wreath or a faux one, it's going to add a pretty touch to your front door to celebrate the season. It's a wonderful first step to creating a spring porch. These wreaths can also be used year after year as long as they're stored properly.

Spring wreaths can be made out of all sorts of materials, the wreaths may be faux or real greenery, grapevine, or even an embroidery hoop. They can be decorated with flowers, ribbons, felt, paper, wooden shapes, or just about anything else you can think of. These DIY spring wreaths will inspire you to create one of your own and put your own spin on it.

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Magnolia Wreath

Instead of shelling out the money for a real magnolia wreath, you can pick up some of your own faux magnolia leaves at your local hobby store. Attach them to a foam wreath, and you have a very chic-looking DIY spring wreath.
Magnolia Wreath from Refresh Restyle
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Embroidery Hoop Spring Wreath

Here an embroidery hoop is used for the wreath. It's a wonderful choice because it's inexpensive, light, and looks great too. Hot glue corrals the flowers, covering half of the hoop. A video is also available to help you make one.
Embroidery Hoop Spring Wreath from Lemon Thistle
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Eucalyptus Wreath

This wreath welcomes spring with some springs of eucalyptus. It takes just a few minutes to put together. The final touch is some white roses at the bottom of the wreath.
Eucalyptus Wreath from Amber Tysl
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Easy Spring Wreath With Lilacs

Lilacs are a sure sign of spring, and here a metal bucket is filled to the brim with them. When it's finished, it's hung on the door with a ribbon. This is a fun afternoon project and you'll be thrilled with the final wreath.
Easy Spring Wreath With Lilacs from Chatfield Court
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Forsythia Wreath

Cheerful yellow greets your visitors with this wreath that's made up of faux forsythia. This is so simple, just put together the flowers with a wispy grapevine wreath. There's a short video available to walk you through it.
Forsythia Wreath from A Pretty Life
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Faux Succulent Wreath

This wreath is so quick and easy to put together. Faux succulents and moss are added to the wreath. This works wonderfully for spring but you could really display it any time of year.
Faux Succulent Wreath from The Navage Patch
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Rainbow Tulip Wreath

This wreath isn't afraid of color! Tulips are used to create a rainbow effect going around the wreath. It's a big statement that will put a smile on the face of whoever's visiting.
Rainbow Tulip Wreath from The Craft Patch
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Spring Veggie Wreath

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Springtime means it's gardening season! Here, felt is used to create carrots and leaves. There's a little bit of sewing required here to make the carrots, but it's very beginner-friendly.
Spring Veggie Wreath from A Beautiful Mess
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Non-Traditional Spring Wreath

Here's a non-traditional spring wreath, this one using a basket instead of a wreath. Fresh plants and flowers are then put inside the basket into a nice arrangement. A beautiful ribbon provides the finishing touch.
Non-Traditional Spring Wreath from Duke Manor Farm
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Tulip Wreath for Spring

You can't deny that tulips are one of the most beautiful spring flowers. Here ombre colors of pink are used to create a large wreath that's no less than covered with beautiful tulips.
Tulip Wreath for Spring from Chatfield Court
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Citrus Spring Wreath

Oranges and lemons are attached to a eucalyptus wreath along with some fresh flowers. It's a truly beautiful wreath that's going to smell as good as it looks. This is a perfect wreath to transition from winter into spring.
Citrus Spring Wreath from Let Me Eat Cake
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Rainbow Bunny Peeps Wreath

As long as your front door is protected from the rain, this rainbow Peeps wreath is going to look adorable all hung up in time for spring. There's also a video here that shows you all kinds of tips and tricks for making this wreath.
Rainbow Bunny Peeps Wreath from Tried & True Creative
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Hula Hoop Spring Wreath

Here's an unlikely wreath base—a hula hoop! The hula hoop is decorated with black and white ribbon and faux flowers. The contrast between the ribbon and the flowers is breathtaking. It's a quick and easy project that will give you big results.
Hula Hoop Spring Wreath from Refresh Restyle
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Boho Spring Wreath

This DIY spring wreath has quite the modern boho feel to it. For under $10, you can use faux greenery and wooden beads to create this beauty. Hang it traditionally on your front door, or hang it anywhere in your home for an instant spring decoration.
Boho Spring Wreath from Lemon Thistle
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Seed Packet Wreath

If you love gardening, then let everyone know with this DIY spring wreath. Colorful seed packets are glued around the wreath to create the look. A burlap ribbon makes a bow on the top. The best part is that this project can be made using just dollar-store materials.
Seed Packet Wreath from Worthing Court
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Lily of the Valley Wreath

Inspired by Lily of the Valley flowers, this wreath uses faux ones to make a wreath that's going to last all season long. For a pop of color, spray paint a willow wreath before adding the flowers.
Lily of the Valley Wreath from Dans le Lakehouse
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Modern Spring Wreath

If you're looking for a DIY spring wreath that's more on the modern side, you'll want to check this one out. An embroidery hoop is used to hold all kinds of modern spring flowers. It's attached to the door with leather as a final modern touch.
Modern Spring Wreath from Persia Lou
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Mossy Easter Egg Wreath

A springtime wreath with an Easter decor theme would make a great addition to your front porch this year. Besides the instructions for making this cheery wreath, you'll also find out how to create a matching Easter tree.
Mossy Easter Egg Wreath from The Navage Patch
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Pretty Spring Wreath

Sometimes choosing a wreath base that's unique can make all the difference in your wreath. Here a white wicker wreath is used. Beautiful flowers are twisted around the wreath and a flowery ribbon is added.
Pretty Spring Wreath from A Pretty Life
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Interchangeable Spring Wreath

This lovely spring wreath combines purple and yellow flowers and wraps them all up in a blue and white chevron bow. This wreath is more clever than it looks, in just a few minutes you can change a few items so it's completely ready for a new season or holiday.
Interchangeable Spring Wreath from Decor by the Seashore
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Farmhouse Style Tire Wreath

Here's a spring wreath that breaks all the rules! Instead of using a traditional wreath, a tire is used. Flowers are put inside, filling up the bottom of the tire. It's both a rustic and pretty look.
Farmhouse Style Tire Wreath from The Craft Patch
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Pink Spring Wreath

More is more with this pink spring wreath that uses large flowers and some pink burlap ribbon to welcome in the new season. The location of the flowers on this wreath is perfect, making it look really professional.
Pink Spring Wreath from Cottage at the Crossroads
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Spring Wisteria Wreath

This wreath won't last but a few days but it will be worth the beauty and sweet smell that you'll get to see before then. Fresh wisteria is used to make a quick wreath. You could also hang this wreath on a shed, barn, or even keep it inside.
Spring Wisteria Wreath from Duke Manor Farm
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Floral Spring Wreath

This unique wreath adds moss along with some flowers to an embroidery hoop. A black and white ribbon on the top nicely contrasts with the flowers. It's a modern wreath that would look great on your door.
Floral Spring Wreath from Dwell Beautiful
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Easter Bunny Wreath

When the Easter bunny visits, they're going to take one look at this wreath and know that they're in the right place. A wire wreath is covered with feathers and pink felt is used for the ears. It's a quick wreath but that doesn't mean it's any less than adorable.
Easter Bunny Wreath from Tried & True Creative
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Paper Flower Wreath

Why not make your spring wreath out of something completely unique? This tutorial shows you how to make spring flowers and then put them together to form a wreath. It's something different that will last you for years to come.
Paper Flower Wreath from A Beautiful Mess
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Family Embroidery Hoop Spring Wreath

This project shows you that a wreath can be a perfect way to highlight a word or phrase that's hung on your door. This wreath combines white and yellow tulips along with some greenery. A tiny watering can is a sweet addition.
Family Embroidery Hoop Spring Wreath from Newly Woodwards
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Egg Wreath

Here a chicken wire wreath is used to keep some painted wooden eggs inside along with some moss. Ribbon and faux flowers are added at the top for a spring-like touch. This DIY spring wreath really has a farmhouse-style feel to it.
Egg Wreath from Dans le Lakehouse
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Simple Spring Wreath

This is such a simple wreath to put together! This is a grapevine wreath that's been decorated with faux greenery and small pink flowers. No hot glue is used, so you can reuse the wreath with each season.
Simple Spring Wreath from Willow Street Interiors
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Spring Gardening Wreath

"Life is Beautiful" is the message this wreath sends. Made up from all dollar store materials, this pretty floral wreath is also decorated with a watering can. Everyone will know just how much you love spring with this wreath.
Spring Gardening Wreath from Design Improvised
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Grapevine Spring Wreath

This rustic spring wreath has tons of greenery featured at the bottom of the wreath. A ripped cloth was used as a ribbon, giving it a farmhouse feel. The greenery may look real here, but it's actually fake!
Grapevine Spring Wreath from Amber Tysl
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Large Hello Wreath

This large spring wreath is a hula hoop that's been painted copper. Neutral spring flowers are added on one side with "hello" in wood on the other. It's an elegant wreath that's great for a large door or a big area where you'd like to hang something.
Large Hello Wreath from Living Letter Home
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Bird Wreath

This sweet wreath is decorated with tiny birds and a nest with eggs. Plenty of greenery and flowers fill up the spaces in between. This is great for any bird-watcher and would also make a wonderful gift.
Bird Wreath from Design Improvised
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XOXO Heart Wreath

This burlap wreath is all decorated for Valentine's Day, but you don't have to only have it on display in February. Use the free, printable heart template to cut your hearts from various shades of red and pink felt. Instead of a bow, make an XOXO flag with an arrow to put at the top.
XOXO Heart Wreath from Decor by the Seashore
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Farmhouse Embroidery Hoop Wreath

Easily get the farmhouse look straight to your front porch with this DIY spring wreath. It's an embroidery hoop with twine twisted all around it. It creates a unique effect and is the perfect backdrop to say "hello."
Farmhouse Embroidery Hoop Wreath from My Life From Home
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St. Patrick's Day Wreath

Another springtime holiday is St. Patrick's Day, and this wreath celebrates it fully. There's no skill required to make this wreath, just cut some mesh and attach it to a wire form. Then decorate it with a hat and a mustache in place of a bow.
St. Patrick's Day Wreath from DIY Candy
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Floral Boho Spring Hoop Wreath

Show off all your favorite springtime ribbons with this boho spring wreath. Fake flowers are added as well, making it even sweeter than it was before. There's also a video tutorial here to help you get the same look.
Floral Boho Spring Hoop Wreath from Home Made Lovely

37 DIY Spring Wreaths to Beautify Your Front Door

37 DIY Spring Wreaths to Beautify Your Front Door (2024)

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