You can always buy an already made, manufactured, wreath from the store, but there is something about creating one on your own that is exhilarating!

When I’m driving in a neighborhood {any neighborhood} & I spot a house that has been well-manicured & decorated on the outside, I think to myself “I love those people inside!” I know that sounds so silly, but a home with nothing on the outside, makes me worried about what may be on the inside. My biggest fear would be nothing!

I’m feeling a little humorous today, but I’m about to get down to business, when I show you how I made this fabulous fall wreath for a friend of mine!

First, I made my once weekly {on a slow week} trip to Michaels. I picked out the grapevine wreath {originally $9.99, but I used my 50% off coupon for this one}. I find the grapevine to be a safe choice in wreath making, very versatile. Then, went over to flower section {this is where time gets the best of me}. Basically, I sorted in my mind the color scheme I wanted for this. She has a red door, so I knew I wanted to use a color {yellow} that would POP! You want to be able to appreciate your wreath from the street, it should never blend.

Sunflowers {in my opinion} are a fall must have. I added some pops of color with the burnt orange hydrangeas & then some random fall-like neutrals, to tie it all in. My best advice on the ribbon: pick something that draws to you! Picking ribbon to me is like picking fabric for a chair reupholstering, once I know it’s the one, I’m usually always 100% satisfied! For those of you who do not know how to make a bow, you can always buy a pre-made bow from Michaels {or any craft store}, usually located in the floral section, displayed on random stands or above the ribbon displays. Also, Pinterest offers MANY tutorials on bow making, if you are a beginner & not yet confident in your “bow making skills” just yet.

Next, gather ALL of your supplies & lay them out in front you. I suggest buying floral wire that is green, so it will blend with the floral stems & using a wire cutter {to save you some time cutting the stems down}. Some people like to use a hot glue gun, which is fine, if you know you aren’t going to switch the floral per season.

Now the fun/creative part starts! My fiance says that, “when the fun begins, take it outside!”{He knows how messy my fun can get.} Play around with your arrangements & their placements. Making a wreath should be enjoyable, but should look somewhat systematized as well. With a grapevine, you can put floral all around or you could just use one side to accent the wood & pull in some dark, neutral tones. {I like to secure my floral in behind the wreath by using my floral wire to wrap around the stems for sturdy hold.}

After ALL of the floral & greens are in & you have a BIG, HUGE smile on your face, you now can add in your bow, for the finishing touch!

Last but not Least, hang it, step back & wait for the compliments to come flooding in! {Oh! Don’t forget to take a few “proud” pics to post on your social-media, as well.}

I hope this post helps those of you that want to make a wreath, but have never taken to opportunity to do so, build something that you are proud of.

I can’t wait to see all of the fall decorations and porch ideas this season. I get so excited about seasons, for reasons such as this!

Happy CRAFTING!

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{Ways to hang your wreath: over the door wreath hanger, command {outdoor strips}, or some have found that magnetic holders for glass doors work well with a storm door or a window, Amazon carries these bad-boys.}