Beautiful fall wreath tutorial using craft store supplies

Have I mentioned that I love fall? There’s just something about the beautiful fall foliage, the fresh and spicy scent of apple pie and pumpkin spice, and the cozy blankets and sweaters that make their way out of storage. A fall wreath is a great way to bring a little of that fall feeling into your home. As a wreath designer and online shop owner, I have made a few wreaths in my day and I have learned all the tips and tricks to create the perfect wreath for every season. In this fall wreath tutorial, I will show you exactly how to make this beautiful and festive wreath using supplies from your local craft store. This wreath will add the perfect touch to your front door or indoor space. The project takes about an hour to an hour and a half to complete.

Fall wreath tutorial supplies

• Grapevine wreath (14” diameter)
• Fine gauge green floral wire
• Silver floral wire
• One bunch of neutral-toned (beige) faux maple leaves
• One large fern-style faux greenery stem
• Half a bunch of faux cream-coloured peonies (4 flowers)
• Two white faux mini pumpkins (3 pumpkins if you choose to omit the bow)
• One small bunch of miscellaneous faux greenery
• One large orange berry pick
• White and beige gingham ribbon

*Note that I purchased everything at Michaels at the end of August 2019

**Also note that I bought all the stems on sale, as Michaels often offers a buy one get one free sale

Tools you will need

• Wire cutters
• Needle-nose plyers
• Fabric scissors
• Glue gun and glue sticks (optional)

Fall wreath tutorial instructions

The technique I use here can be applied to many different wreaths. Feel free to change up the colours, flower types, or ribbon. Or omit the bow altogether and use a third pumpkin instead. I attach all of one type of floral before moving on to the next. This helps to create a uniform distribution of materials.

Prep work

• Separate all your stems into 4 or 5 smaller pieces using the wire cutters. Remove excess leaves on stems and save these for later.
• Cut about thirty 6” pieces of the green floral wire

Making the wreath

• Start with the maple leaves, poking their stems into the grapevine wreath so that they are evenly distributed
• Wire the maple leaf stems onto the grapevine wreath- to do this, grasp the flower stem tightly against a grapevine stem and wrap the wire around them twice, then twist the wire several times to tighten it. Cut the excess wire off and wrap the twisted ends around the stems. I use two wires per stem, but you can get away with one wire per stem.
• Repeat this process with the fern-style faux greenery segments
• Next, lay out where you want the faux peonies and pumpkins to go, ensuring that you leave a space open for the bow
• Wire the peonies to the grapevine wreath
• Use a glue gun to attach the faux pumpkins. If you don’t have a glue gun, make sure to purchase the pumpkin sprays with the stick attached so that you can wire them on.
• Next, place the miscellaneous faux greenery and reserved leaves to fill in any gaps. You may want to use a glue gun to attach small leaves.
• Add the orange berry pick segments so that they are evenly distributed around the wreath (leave a space for the bow!)

Making the bow

You can make a bow any way you like, but for this wreath, I made a 6-loop bow with 2 tails.

I start with a 10” tail and then make the first two loops (about 3-4” wide each). Next, I wrap a 12” piece of silver wire around the middle of this loop pair once, leaving the ends of the wire behind the bow. Then I fold over two more loops of ribbon on the front of the bow and wrap once through the middle with the wire. Finally, I fold over two more loops and wrap the wire around, again leaving the wire ends behind the bow. I do a final twist of the wire to tighten the bow and then wire it onto the wreath. The tails can be trimmed to whatever length you like.

Voila! You now have a beautiful wreath.

Time to proudly display your creation

Now that you’ve made a beautiful fall wreath, you’ll want to display it somewhere where everyone will notice it. And maybe they’ll ask you where on earth you found such a divine wreath, lol. Of course, the front door is a fabulous spot for your new wreath, as it will create a warm and festive welcome for anyone who comes to the door.

I also have a secret list of places I like to display wreaths in my home, which I’m sharing here.

Favourite places to display wreaths

• On a hook in the front hall or mudroom cubby
• On a framed piece of shiplap hung like artwork (this is how I displayed my wreath)
• Hanging on a large mirror
• On a large vintage window frame or vintage door
• Above the range hood/stove
• Hanging above the fireplace
• Above the bed
• Attached to the top of a blanket ladder

It’s fun to get creative with wreath display! I hope that this fall wreath tutorial has inspired you to make your own fall wreath. If so, I’d love to see it.