A Fall Wreath Idea in 3 Easy Steps
I don’t normally think of the dollar store as my inspiration for a fall wreath idea.
Yet, the dollar store has a strange hold on me.
I typically stop by every couple of weeks to pick up dog treats, floor cleaner and reading glasses for my husband. (To replace the ones our dog chews up!)
However, once there, I find myself wandering the aisles with amazement at everything that costs only ONE DOLLAR!
Furthermore, I catch myself staring at items that I did not intend to buy but somehow make their way home with me.
Once, a complete dish set of four place settings ended up in our kitchen. Can you guess which of these plates are from the dollar store?
Another time, I loaded up on skeins of yarn so I could make pom poms for some outdoor pillows.
Speaking of pom-poms, you can see my pom-pom pillow project here!
A couple of weeks ago, I caught myself staring at styrofoam wreath forms at the dollar store.
Nothing fancy.
Just 9″ styrofoam wreath forms.
What could I do with those?
And, as I often do, I bought a couple of them without knowing what I would do with them.
Well, after all, they are only a dollar each!
The next step in figuring out what to do with my random purchase is to raid my office closet. Surely something will jog a thought.
Bingo!
I rediscovered a spool of brown suede leather stripping that I had bought on another “I can do something with this!” shopping trip. Then I found the black leather lacing spool just tucked underneath.
Lightbulb!
The idea was born and I didn’t look back.
In fact, three easy steps later, I was hanging my wreath on an outdoor metal lantern.
- Styrofoam wreath (Hello dollar store!)
- Spray paint (I used black.)
- Spool of leather lacing (I chose brown.)
- If desired, a spool of leather lacing in a contrasting color (I chose black)
- Various faux flower and/or greener stems (also found at the dollar store!)
Spray paint the styrofoam wreath in a color that you don’t mind peeking through the laces. (The laws of physics don’t allow full coverage on a round form so the background color will show a little.)
Step #2
Wind the leather lacing around the wreath form. No need to glue or pin. I merely tucked the beginning and ending threads under the leather as I wound it around.
Just keep winding…just keep winding…
Step #3
Gather your faux flowers or leaves (or both) and tie them to the side of the wreath form with the contrasting leather lacing.
I used just a simple knot. No fuss!
Hang your new fall wreath creation on any window, door or doorknob.
My wreath found a home on the front of a metal lantern that sits atop a planter on our front porch.
The total cost for this fall wreath idea was about $20.
Have I mentioned…I love the dollar store!
Good thing I have another wreath form and supplies…I have another lantern to adorn!
Cheers!
p.s. If you like this wreath idea, you might like a very unexpected door decoration from a previous post. Check it out!
An Unexpected Way to Decorate Your Door for Fall
p.p.s. With fall on the way, check out this amazing rug for your front entry…machine washable!
Are Machine Washable Rugs Worth It? This One is!
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Sonata Home Design on Sep 20, 2022
I bought a spool of suede leather lacing from Amazon and didn't use the entire spool. I am copying a link to my blog post here. If you go to the list of supplies, there is a link (affiliate) that will take you to exactly what I used. Let me know if you have any issues accessing it. So glad you like the wreath! Enjoy making one! https://www.sonatahomedesign.com/a-fall-wreath-idea-in-3-easy-steps/
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