Skip The Traditional Fall Wreath: Use Dollar Tree Pool Noodles For This Clever DIY

If you don't have a red and orange wreath affixed to your front door, is it even fall? The quintessential autumnal trademark — like the neighboring pot of mums on the stoop — is practically mandatory outdoor decor once temperatures dip. But if you're looking to replace your old wreath with a new showstopper for the season, take the creative route with a cleverly simplified decoration that even amateur DIYers will be able to pull off without issue. A Dollar Tree Foam Pool Noodle can help you assemble a unique floral display by acting as a decor foundation. Simply shape it into a circle, and you can easily pin decorations onto it to complete a custom wreath. Allow Instagram creator charlotteshappyhome, who went viral with her pool noodle DIY, to provide a little inspiration. 

Along with being one of the quickest and easiest ways to make a custom wreath, this project can also be a great cost-cutter. Store-bought fall wreaths average $30 or so, with larger and pricier options treading near triple-digit territory. Rather than shell out the big bucks, use something you already have to create an autumnal conversation starter in your front yard. It's cost effective, unique, and a fun DIY alternative to try once you've grown tired of painting pumpkins. To get started, grab a pool noodle, heavy-duty tape, sewing pins or small U-pins, scissors, festive fall garlands a la Dollar Tree's Floral Garden Maple Oak Leaf Garland, and other decorative embellishments in the colors of your choosing.  

Though it's undeniably off-beat when compared to the autumnal front door decor you'll find at your favorite retailer, this stunning alternative to the traditional fall wreath will pack a mighty punch with seasonal shades and features, depending on how creative you're willing to get with it. The assembly is fairly straightforward. Start by bending the pool noodle into a circle and fastening the ends together securely by wrapping the joint securely with tape. Then, wrap your garland around the noodle, using your pins to secure each piece in place. Once that's complete, use your scissor to cut any stragglers. 

The creator utilizes a light-brown leaf garland to complement her gray front door, but the bones of this project are just that. You can take your fall decor idea in any direction you'd like, allowing your pool noodle to act as your canvas. Start with a pool noodle color that will blend with your decorative add-ons. Feel free to pick different colored leaves for your wreath and accentuate them with plaid ribbons, or tie artificial pine cones, mini pumpkins and squash, or corn husks to the wreath to completely cover the underlying foam noodle. Complement the leaves' colors with pops of wheat, fern, pome, and bittersweet, many of which you can find in the Dollar Tree Fall Florals section. Make sure to accentuate the area surrounding your front door as well, including an autumn-themed door mat, lanterns, plants in complementary colors, and of course, pumpkins to complete your seasonal entryway display.