Hi friends, let’s make something together!
Over the weekend I decided to randomly create a Fall wreath for the front door and was so excited with how it turned out that I need to share it with you.
I have created my own Christmas wreaths for years, but this was the first time I tried to forage foliage and create my own Autumn wreath.
If trying to find all the items out in nature does not appeal to you these steps can still help you create your own wreath from pieces from a store.
Here are the items you need:
–wreath base
–neutral or green foliage
–seasonal colored foliage
–striking centerpiece item (IE, big flower, feather, or trinket)
–seasonal berries
–bow (if desired)
Step one: Wreath Base
No matter the season I am making the wreath for I have found that it is easiest to work off of a wreath base. I like this particular one because it is not too big and has a good number of sticks to tuck the foliage into. Remember to keep in mind the spot you are creating the wreath for as you want to make sure the scale is correct.
Step Two: Gather Materials
Before you start making the wreath, gather all the items together so you can quickly pick the items you want to use. I like to separate out all the stems so that I can easily take stock of what I have left. I also tend to leave the foliage long so I can easily tuck it into the wreath.
Step Three: Foliage
I like to start with the neutral foliage and have it woven throughout the entire wreath. I take each stem and tuck it into the wreath so that the foliage is covering the whole circle of the wreath. I do not tend to wrap the stems as it can affect the size and scale of the wreath.
Step Four: Colored Foliage
The next item I add is the colored foliage. I usually plan to use the same number of stems as the neutral foliage and also place them in the wreath the same way. I make sure to have the color woven throughout the wreath. Also, make sure to step back after you do this step to make sure the spacing of the color is correct.
Step Five: Centerpiece of Color
There are many ways to put your centerpiece item on your wreath so at first, you want to decide if you want to have it feel symmetric, asymmetric or a bit of both. This particular one that I created has a bit both. There are so many ways to go so have fun with it! If you aren’t sure you can hold the item against the wreath before weaving it in to make sure you like it there.
Step Six: Pop of Color Throughout (berries)
I love adding berries to my wreaths because of the change in texture and the pop of color. Thankfully it is the start of berry season here, so I had a lot to choose from (not a problem if store-bought). I tend to bunch the berries and then spread them throughout the wreath and away from the centerpiece.
Step Seven: Add Bow (if desired)
I love adding bows to my wreaths! But once I had added everything else to this particular one, I felt it was finished and did not need it. Sometimes I wrap the ribbon around the wreath and tie a bow or sometimes I weave it throughout the whole wreath. It usually depends on how much foliage I have and whether I need the ribbon to fill it out.
Step Eight: Install and Tweak Where Needed
I always do step back after each step to check my progress, but it is not until I put the wreath in place that I do any major tweaking. Once I have the wreath up, I make sure the overall shape and look feel balanced. Also, check to make sure nothing is loose or just about to pop out.
Voila! We’ve made a Fall wreath together!
What did you think of our steps? Do you think we missed any?
Did you make your own wreath? Tell us in the comments — we’d love to hear from you!
