DIY Peat Pot Wreath Idea Easy And Quick To Make

I’m back with another fun project using one of my favorite things! Can you guess what it is? Here’s a hint, it all began with sharing creative ideas for my Easter treat baskets. The basket ideas I share aren’t just for Easter. You can use them for Mother’s Day, birthdays, the gardener, and more! Welcome to my peat pot wreath series! I’m sharing three wreath ideas using these little pots that are affordable and easy to find. Today, let’s look at a DIY peat pot wreath idea that is easy and quick to make!

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Flower Pot Obsession

Terra cotta pots are my favorite things, especially when combined with grapevine and the natural charm of moss. Whenever these elements come together, I’m all in on creating creative ideas to add them to our home or a wreath. I share a eucalyptus wreath that uses eucalyptus garland, a grapevine wreath, floral wire, and terra cotta pots. This is an adorable wreath that works from spring through fall. The best part, there’s NO GLUE!

Why use peat pots for crafting?

These little pots are a popular choice for crafting because of the numerous creative ideas to use them and little additional cost:

For peat pot Easter baskets add a wire handle. Add assorted Easter candy.

• Mother’s Day, I share making these in a larger peat pot to give to Mom on her special day. Add a small plant or a few seed packets for Mom. She can add them to her garden.
• Imagine these pots or terra cotta pots, filled with orange pumpkins and Spanish moss for fall decor. These would make a pretty centerpiece or on a fireplace mantle.
• Faux succulents would make a great succulent craft idea and an adorable wreath to add to a front door.
• Make peat pot pumpkin holders for your fall decor. Add pumpkins in neutral colors to flower pots. Add moss for a rustic touch and Mod Podge a fall image or fall-themed napkin! This is going on my list this year!
• Peat pot wedding favors. Add an image of the bride and groom or the wedding date. Print this on cardstock or printer paper. Fill them with treats, a seedling, or a timer tea light for guests.

I have made these for special occasions and recommend buying a 5 inch peat pot. See great ways to use these for gift baskets for many special occasions.

Find these at craft stores such as:

• Hobby Lobby
• Dollar Tree
• Dollar General
• The Dollar Store
• Walmart

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Craft Supplies: DIY Peat Pot Wreath Idea Easy And Quick To Make

• Peat pot — 2 inches (or the size of your choice)
• Foam wreath form or grapevine wreath — 10 inches (or the size of your choice)
• Burlap ribbon
• Spanish Moss
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• Chalk paint or white craft paint (HERE)
• Scissors
• Paper towel
• Mod Podge – (HERE)
• Foam brush – (HERE)
• Small chip brush
• Graphic Images (optional)

Dry Brush: DIY Peat Pot Wreath Easy and Quick to Make

Using a dry brush technique is easy peasy, and if this is your first time, don’t worry, I will walk you through the process. Adding a dry brush with chalk or craft paint to these pots takes moments. Peat pots are more porous than working with terracotta pots. Because these pots are porous, I leave a bit more paint than normal. The drying time should take minutes.

I dip the tip of the chip brush into the paint. I wipe the excess paint on a paper towel. The brush should have a little more paint since these are porous.

After removing some excess paint on the paper towel, add chalky finish paint to the side of the peat pot using a light stroke. I add the paint to the top of the pot too. This painting technique allows the natural colors of the pots to show.

The little pots are dry brushed with Annie Sloan’s old white, but white craft paint will work fine.  Add paint to the top of the pot.

Step 1: Crafting Charm: Whimsical DIY Peat Pot Wreath

I printed a French graphic on printer paper. You can find free vintage graphics at The Graphics Fairy. Feel free to check my Pinterest board for many free graphics, too. I have collected quite a collection. Visiting The Graphics Fairy or Pinterest is a great way to add this spring wreath at no additional cost.

Step 2: Decoupage Magic with French Flair 

I printed the image 3 x 5 on computer paper. Next, cut the image. Cut as close to the words as possible. This allows the graphic to blend into each flower pot. Add Mod Podge to the back of the image for each pot. Cover the edges of the paper well. Flip it over and add it to the side of the peat pot. Press the image lightly with your fingertips. I added a second coat of Mod Podge to avoid yellowing and fading.

Step 3: Crafting Essentials: Building the Foundation for Your Wreath

For this wreath, I used a foam wreath form. Wreath blanks were in my craft closet. I always check to see what I have at home before visiting the craft stores. To my surprise, I used my last two wreath forms, so I will be heading to the craft store soon to replenish. I can’t be without wreath forms!

When I use a foam wreath form, I wrap the wreath form in burlap. This prevents the Styrofoam from breaking down from the glue. Add a dab of hot glue to the wreath and attach the end of the burlap ribbon. Hold it to set and wrap the wreath form. When you are at the end, add a dab of glue and hold it to set.

Tip: Using a dual temperature glue gun is best when making wreaths.  Setting the glue gun on low temperature prevents Styrofoam from breaking down. It’s a great way to avoid burns. I can’t recommend getting one enough if you enjoy crafting.

Step 4: Adding Peat Pots to Your Spring Wreath – A Step-by-Step Guide

Add glue in two rows to the back of each little basket and hold them to set. I glued the pots first on this spring wreath because it allowed me to see how much moss was needed. I cut faux lavender and moss to add to each pot. Push the moss inside each pot. Add hot glue to the end of the lavender and hold it to set.  Or add faux succulents for an adorable wreath for the spring and summer.

You can use terra cotta pots for this wreath. If you do thread the jute through the small hole in the pot. Pull the jute tight and double knot the jute to keep the pots stable. I share a blog post on making an eucalyptus flower pot wreath. Guess what, this wreath has garlands and floral wire and is perfect for spring through fall. You can see it (HERE)

Tip: I did a dry run to ensure my pots were glued in the correct spot. I tried to add these pots using a floral pin. The pots are too thick, and the floral pin didn’t go through the side of the peat pot.

Step 5: Crafting a Spring Wreath with Glue and Spanish Moss

Next, I add hot glue to the wreath form and cut sections of moss. I added the Spanish moss in small sections at a time. As I add the moss, I use a popsicle stick to hold it to set. Cover the entire wreath with moss. Spanish moss can be messy. Add craft paper under your wreath. When you are finished, roll up the paper and throw it away. Easy peasy clean up.

Tip: Be sure to use a popsicle stick or rubber fingertips to hold the moss to set to avoid burns.   I don’t use rubber fingertips because I have tried many and none fit my fingers. My fingers are skinny. You can see from the popsicle stick how much glue seeps through the moss.

Mini Glue Dots: A Failure for This Project

Have you seen removable mini glue dots? I bought some from the craft store, thinking they would work to hold the images on both wreaths. I thought it would be a great way to reuse these little pots for a different project next year. Peat pots are porous, and they didn’t work. I was disappointed. I thought I was brilliant buying these glue dots for this project, but I guess not so much, LOL. They will be useful for paper crafts during the holiday season.

This wreath is filled with my favorite things: rustic elegance and charm. There’s nothing like adding natural elements when decorating our home. This combination adds a bit of whimsy and comfort to a home. The perfect balance for a French Country Farmhouse home. See the Ultimate Guide to French Country Decorating (HERE). These wreaths can be customized in different ways to fit your decor style!

Transform without Brushstrokes: Discover the Power of Paint

Last year, I shared how to dry brush planters. It’s easy, sustainable, eco-friendly, and they look brand new! This painting technique gives you creative ways to change and upcycle pieces that may otherwise wind up in a landfill.  There is not a lot of additional cost because so little paint is used. This post is great because it shares how to layer different paint colors. This process can be done using chalky finish paint or acrylic craft paint. The original color of these planters was applied using raw umber acrylic craft paint and water. These planters looked the same 20 years later. Wait until you see what the flower pot looks like now! It’s amazing what a little paint can change, and it’s in my plans for other fiberglass planters! You can see this project (HERE). By the way, if you love flower pots, I share how to add an aged look in minutes (HERE).

Year-Round Decor Ideas

If you enjoyed my blog post, you may also love my peat pot Easter baskets, along with other creative ideas for your home and gifts. (HERE) Many of these ideas for year round decor, including these French flower pots (HERE). I crafted these pumpkin pots for fall. (couldn’t resist).

I hope you are inspired to create a DIY peat pot wreath for your home. Happy crafting!