I’m not Martha Stewart, but I love getting into crafting and art projects with the kids. I’ve tried making burlap wreaths before, but this fall, I wanted to shake things up a bit. Making your own fall wreaths for the front door is a fantastic way to embrace the season.
Most of us think of Christmas when it comes to decorating, but every season can be celebrated creatively. A door decoration sets the mood for Halloween guests and trick-or-treaters, and it’s a fun way to showcase the season’s harvest right from your porch.
If you want your autumn wreath to last longer, consider using it as indoor decor. While some people make wreaths professionally, these easy DIY projects are simple enough for anyone to try.
These fall decorating ideas can be tailored to your taste. I start with natural materials in warm autumn colors, a wreath base, and use tools like a glue gun, floral wire, thread, and ribbon to assemble everything. And don’t forget the hanger for your door wreath!
For a minimalist touch, you can use a wooden embroidery hoop from the craft store. A grapevine wreath base is another choice, and a straw wreath form is perfect for something like a cornhusk wreath.
There are plenty of options for what to include on your fall wreath. Many materials can be gathered from your yard or sourced from a local farmer’s market. You can even have dried decor shipped to your door.
You can get creative with seasonal items for a rustic fall wreath. Here are a few starter ideas. I’ve made several of these DIY projects for my own front door and as gifts. I start by cutting a seasonal shape from burlap, paint it, stuff it, and sew the edges. You could try making an orange or white pumpkin shape, or opt for a chunky leaf design.
If you live near a wheat farm, see if you can buy some wheat stalks for this project. Just try to find wheat that hasn’t been sprayed with glyphosate before harvest. If that’s a challenge, you can purchase it online.
Feel free to add a Halloween-themed decoration, like a ghost or bat, in the center for extra flair. You can make a pumpkin wreath using a burlap cutout or glue mini pumpkins onto a wreath alongside dried leaves and flowers. Alternatively, wrap orange burlap ribbon around a wire wreath form, adding green burlap at the top for the leaves.
Dried hydrangeas look stunning on a floral wreath. Apply a bit of glue to the flower base and insert the stem into a straw or grapevine wreath form. You can cover the entire form for a fuller look or keep it minimalist by going halfway up each side.
Another idea is to go for a monochromatic look with pine cones, leaves, feathers, and seed pods. Or mix it up with bright leaves, berry branches, and colorful dried flowers. Use hot glue and wire to attach everything to a grapevine wreath form.
For something more permanent, consider using artificial flowers from a craft or dollar store. You’ll need a grapevine wreath, hot glue, floral tape, and dried flowers for this option.
An embroidery hoop makes for a simple yet elegant decoration. Use large hoops for the front door and smaller ones for indoor decor. Gather small seasonal items like leaves, flowers, acorns, berry branches, and mini gourds for this project.
It might take a bit of time, but using colorful dried leaves, a needle, a wire wreath frame, and heavy-duty thread makes for one of the easiest wreaths to create!
While I can be quite meticulous about holiday decorating, I think doing DIY projects and involving the kids makes it enjoyable. I hope these fall wreath ideas inspire you to get creative with your home decor this season! How do you decorate for autumn? Do you usually hang a wreath on the door? Let me know!
