Forget Pricey Wreaths: Decorate Your Door With A Cheaper DIY That Adds A Rustic Touch
Nothing says "cozy home" like a seasonal wreath on the front door. But purchasing a new wreath for the season can cost you $25 to upwards of $75, depending on the size, materials, and where you shop. Instead of spending money on a pricey wreath, you can create your own beautiful one with inspiration from TikTok user cautious.creative. It's easy, inexpensive, and customizable at that — she simply used a 75-cent wreath form as the base, and then dressed it up with dried flowers for a rustic look.
Supplies you'll need for this fall wreath idea include a thrifted grapevine wreath, a tarp or plastic tablecloth to protect your workspace, floral wire or hemp cord for fastening, wire cutters or scissors depending on your choice of fastening material, and possibly a knife to remove any previously attached materials. Lastly, but perhaps most importantly, you'll need some dried flowers, grasses, and leaves to decorate your wreath. You can buy dried florals online, or better yet, collect them from your yard or from friends and neighbors with their permission. If you harvest from a public space, be sure to check the legality before you start gathering materials. Either way, there are many wild and cultivated flowers that dry beautifully, including goldenrod, yarrow, amaranth, calendula, hydrangea, and even dill or other herbs.
Assembling your DIY rustic wreath
The first step is to remove any existing decor on the thrifted wreath using your wire cutters or knife. Once that's finished, create small bouquets of your dried plants to place around the wreath. The bouquets should be tied together and attached to the wreath form with either floral wire or hemp cord. That said, you can also add a dab of hot glue to the wreath to keep each bunch fixed tightly in place.
@cautious.creative 🍂 From Thrifted to Timeless Fall Decor 🍂 Watch me transform a .75 cent thrifted wreath form into a dreamy dried floral wreath using foraged finds and a little creative magic. This budget-friendly DIY is perfect for adding warm, rustic charm to your fall decor—no fancy supplies needed! Think crunchy leaves, wild grasses, and scavenged blooms that scream autumn without spending a dime. (Scavenge responsibly) ✨ Proof that fall decorating doesn't have to be expensive—just inspired. #FallDIY #ThriftFlip #DriedFloralWreath #BudgetDecor #CottagecoreVibes
Now comes the fun part: customizing it. To create the look in the video, place the bundles clockwise, with each one covering the stems of the previous bundle. Another alternative is to start at the bottom and work each side in opposite directions. Consider covering the entire wreath, as shown in the original DIY, or only cover part of it and allow the natural beauty of the grapevine to add additional rustic charm to the door. Regardless, any stems that stick out can be trimmed if desired.
As you arrange the florals, you might want to bring in extra fall touches like pine cones, acorns, or even a bow. Just don't forget to leave a little space at the top to add a cord for hanging, or create a hidden hanger by threading a piece of cord or wire through the back of the grapevine. Finally, give the wreath a light spritz of hairspray or floral preservative spray, as cautious.creative suggests, to help keep it from fading or losing flowers over time. Then, hang it on your door with a removable Command hook to prevent damage to the door's surface. You can also add felt pads to the back to prevent scratching.