Today, we will delve into a simple yet delightful activity: easy: decorate a wire wreath frame. As avid followers may already know, I possess a steadfast love for crafting beautiful wreaths. Over time, I have experimented with various wreath bases, including grapevine wreath forms, foam wreath forms, and even straw forms.

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Now, let’s explore the art of decorating a wire wreath frame and discover the endless possibilities it holds.

When a new season is on the horizon, my mind immediately starts buzzing with ideas on how to infuse a wreath project with a twist. It’s truly one of the most enjoyable aspects of this craft—having the freedom to bring my vision to life and adapt it to match our desired color palette.

Do you ever experience this same burst of creative energy? The irresistible urge to revamp the rooms in your home?

It’s also a humorous tradition between my friend and me to jest that once July 4th has passed, we’re officially done with summer. Can you believe it? Neither of us particularly enjoys the scorching heat and suffocating humidity that often goes with summers here in NJ.

We share a profound love for gardening and flowers, but given the choice, we would gladly opt for the magic of fall and the cozy winter any day.

Nevertheless, I am eagerly anticipating the opportunity to provide my loyal followers with step-by-step instructions, enabling you all to create your own gorgeous wreaths or put your unique spin on the design, tailoring it to suit your home perfectly.

Types Of Wreaths To Make

Front door wreaths have a place on the exterior of your home, interior wreaths offer versatility and can be relocated to different spots based on your preference and the changing needs of your home decor.

Wreaths use wire wreath frames or a grapevine wreath, some are designed for the front door, and others can be moved to different spots within your home.

An Explanation Of Two Scenarios:

1. Front Door Wreaths: These wreaths can be crafted for and displayed on the front door, creating a welcoming and decorative focal point for your home’s exterior. Also, front-door wreaths are typically designed to withstand outdoor elements, such as weather and temperature changes. They are often secured tightly to the door using wreath hangers, adhesive hooks, or over-the-door wreath holders. These wreaths are generally larger in size and feature elements to grab attention from passersby and create a warm entrance ambiance.
2. Interior Wreaths: These wreaths are created with the purpose of embellishing various spots within your home. Unlike front door wreaths, interior wreaths can be more delicate or tailored to match specific interior design themes. They can be displayed on walls, above mantels, on interior doors, or as centerpieces. Interior wreaths can be smaller in size and may feature sophisticated details that complement the overall decor of the room. They can be easily moved around your home to refresh or suit different occasions throughout the year.

What Are Great Wreath Supplies?

Wreath Supplies

Tip: Wreath Supplies To Always Have:

• Floral wire
• straw wreaths
• metal frames
• a wire form
• grapevine bases
• pipe cleaners
• wire cutters
• floral tape
• floral wire
• hot glue
• hot glue gun (my favorite)

This is another one of my DIY wreaths that work for two seasons. It’s a perfect fall wreath, spring, and summer. This is why I love sharing my passion for making seasonal craft projects.

Here is a great time to plug in your glue gun.

What Can You Do With A Wire Wreath Frame?

A wire wreath frame is a versatile crafting tool that can be used to create beautiful wreaths for various occasions and seasons. Here are some common uses for a wire wreath frame:

A Few Wreath Ideas:

1. Holiday Wreaths: Wire wreath frames are often used to make festive wreaths for holidays like Christmas, Halloween, Easter, and Thanksgiving. You can attach artificial greenery, flowers, ribbons, ornaments, and other decorative elements to the frame using wire, floral tape, or hot glue.
2. Craft Projects: Wire wreath frames can serve as a starting point for various craft projects. You can transform them into unique decorations, such as dreamcatchers, mobiles, or even unconventional wall art.
3. Seasonal Wreaths: Wire wreath frames can be used to create wreaths for different seasons. For example spring, you can use pastel-colored flowers and butterflies. Summer wreaths can feature bright blooms and seashells. Fall wreaths can include leaves, pumpkins, and acorns. And winter wreaths can be decorated with pinecones, berries, and snowflakes.
4. Floral Wreaths: Wire wreath frames are also excellent for crafting floral wreaths. Here, you can attach fresh or artificial flowers, foliage, and filler elements to the frame using floral wire or floral tape. Floral wreaths are popular for weddings, parties, and home decor.

Remember, the possibilities with a wire wreath frame are endless, limited only by your creativity. Feel free to experiment with different materials, themes, and techniques to create a wreath that suits your personal style or occasion.

How to Decorate Wire Wreath Frames

Step 1: Decorating Wire Wreath Frame And Wrap It

The first item on the checklist is to wrap the wireframe with a burlap ribbon. This step is particularly crucial when using a hot glue gun, as it provides a solid foundation for the glue to adhere to. It’s a good idea to have a larger roll of burlap ribbon on hand for this task.

This wire wreath frame happens to be my absolute favorite to work with, and it used to be available at Michaels craft stores at an excellent price. Unfortunately, I recently discovered that they no longer carry it. However, any flat wire wreath form will work for this project.

Fortunately, I was able to find a great alternative at JoAnn, which is both reasonably priced and resistant to melting from the hot glue.

Once you have the ribbon in hand, begin by wrapping it around the entire wreath frame. Once you reach the end, secure it in place by gluing it down.

If you have fabric scraps that match and are a dark color such as brown or even dark green these work as well. This also adds no extra cost.

Supplies Needed:

• 16 inch wire wreath frame or another option
• hot glue gun and glue sticks
• 10 wood slices 4-4.7
• 11 small wood slices 30 pieces
• sponge brush
• walnut shell halves – optional
• Spanish moss
• dried lavender heads or fake flowers
• dried orange slices
• Varathane aged wood accelerator or stain if it’s on hand

Adding Age to the Wood Pieces

Step 2: Aging the Wood Rounds

To proceed, carefully follow the instructions on the can, ensuring that you shake or stir the product thoroughly. Using a sponge brush, apply a single coat of the material onto the wreath slices. Allow them to dry for approximately an hour. When applying the product, we recommend using a circular motion for optimal results.

Continue repeating the steps until all the pieces have a coat with the accelerator.

If you prefer not to use the accelerator, you can also use a stain that is readily available for this step.

Adhering the Pieces to the Form

Step 3: Adding the Wood

Let’s start by adding the wood slices to the outer edge of the wire frame. It’s a straightforward process—just apply hot glue to the back of the wood slice, both at the top and bottom and carefully position it onto the frame. Repeat this step for each wood slice, ensuring they are securely attached.

The top edge of the wood slices should rest on the outer ring of the wire frame, while the bottom edge should be positioned on the inner ring section. Additionally, start gluing the smaller-sized rounds, ensuring to overlap with the larger ones. This technique adds an extra layer of depth to the wreath. You’ll find that this step can be completed swiftly, as the process flows smoothly.

Moving on, it’s time to incorporate the unstained wood rounds into the center of the larger wood pieces using hot glue.

Now, using hot glue once more, attach the smaller stained wood slices to the innermost ring of the wreath.

Above, you may notice that the three small rounds are positioned in such a way that they are touching each other.

Splitting and Filling the Empty Shells

Step 4: Filling the Empty Shells

Previously, I discussed the option of incorporating empty walnut shells into the wreath. Although this step is optional, it brings a wealth of charm and natural elements, which happens to be one of my personal favorites, particularly during the fall season.

Tip: Getting the Half Shells

To proceed, exercise caution as you carefully use a paring knife to slide it through the crease of each walnut and split them in half. It is highly recommended to wear a pair of thick gloves to ensure the safety of your fingers. If available, it would be helpful to have a trusted partner or family member, like your husband, handle this process. It’s worth noting that some shells may have cracked edges, but there’s no need to worry, as the moss will conveniently conceal any broken edges.

Continuing The Wreath

Moving forward, I began by applying hot glue inside each walnut shell and carefully placing Spanish moss into them. Additionally, I added dried lavender buds to introduce an additional layer of character to the arrangement.

Attaching Walnuts

Step 5: Attaching Walnuts

When attaching the walnut shells, make sure to apply glue to the sides of the shells. This will ensure that they are prominently visible in the wreath. By avoiding glue on the bottom of the shells, they can be positioned at an angle, allowing the lavender to be more prominently displayed and appreciated within the arrangement.

If the previous suggestion doesn’t align with your desired wreath design, fear not! I have another adorable idea in store for you. How about incorporating small pine cones, acorns, acorn caps, cinnamon sticks, artificial flowers, leaves in various colors, or even small branches gathered from your yard? These elements can bring a delightful touch of nature and versatility to your wreath, allowing you to customize it further to suit your preferences and style.

Adding Orange Slices

Step 6: Adding Dried Orange Slices

As a fellow lover of dried oranges, I completely understand the allure of incorporating them into seasonal wreaths. It’s a perfect addition! Personally, I enjoy drying citrus fruits during the cooler months and using them to embellish various decorative pieces such as bowls, compotes, centerpieces, plates of different sizes, and dishes alongside acorns, pinecones, hazelnuts, and walnuts in their shells. The combination of these natural elements creates a charm, infusing warmth and a touch of rustic beauty into any space.

I made an easy garland and added it to our china cabinet one year.

Absolutely! Dried fruit not only adds beauty to your wreaths but is also incredibly easy to make. It serves as a versatile holiday decoration that can even be repurposed as Christmas ornaments. In fact, I’ve come across some pre-made dried orange and apple slices that are already finished, saving you time and effort. These slices are particularly lovely, and I believe the apple slices, with their retained green skin, will add a unique touch of beauty to your wreaths.

Add Whole Nuts

Step 7: Glue Whole Nuts

To enhance the rustic and natural character of this project, there’s a simple step you can take. As a finishing touch, I utilized hazelnuts in their shells from my wreath supplies and glued them into the empty spaces between the larger wood slices. If you prefer not to pay the money for hazelnuts. You can easily substitute them with small pinecones, acorns, or even stained wooden beads. These alternatives will still contribute to the overall charm of the wreath.

Final Step

Select Ribbon To Hang

In the final step, it’s time to select a ribbon to use for hanging the wreath. I opted to finish the wreath with two small-sized wood circles. However, if you plan to use it as a centerpiece, it would be a great idea to maintain the pattern of the larger wood slices throughout, creating a cohesive and polished look. Just imagine the charm of this wreath with a flameless candle placed in the center—a truly beautiful sight! It’s highly recommended to use flameless candles, as they provide a cozy ambiance during the fall and winter months without the worry of open flames. I have a collection of these candles myself and thoroughly enjoy incorporating them into my seasonal decor.

Best Part About This Project

Works With Many Styles

This is a gorgeous wreath and the best part is that it seamlessly complements various home decorating styles such as French Country, Country, or Farmhouse. I trust that you found this guide on decorating a wire wreath frame both enjoyable and informative. Now, armed with these easy steps, I encourage you to create a wreath for your own home. May it add a touch of charm and elegance to your space, perfectly suited to your personal style and decor preferences.

As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me via email or leave your questions and comments in the comment section below. I’m more than happy to assist you and provide further clarification whenever needed. Your engagement and feedback are greatly valued, and I look forward to hearing from you.

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