One thing that astounds me is the cost of wreaths. Some are absolutely stunning and are worth every penny of their price tag, but some other wreaths, although beautiful, can be made in the comforts of your home for free.
Yes, I said it. Free.
Take this F monogrammed wreath for example. There is one similar to it in the Ballard Design catalog for $35. So cool looking, and as you know, I am a little obsessed with monograms. However, the $35 price tag along with tax and shipping is not something I would entertain. So, I figured out how to make a monogrammed wreath myself, and it didn’t cost me a dime. Not even a penny.
First, all you need to do is cut some evergreen branches from a tree in your yard or a friend’s yard. Then rob your closet of those wire hangers from the dry cleaners. Grab some floral wire and some ribbon that you have on hand, and you’re in business.
Cut 2-3 little branches from your evergreens, and wrap floral wire around the bottom to make into bundles. Set aside.
Shape the wire hanger(s) into the desired letter you want to make.
Start at the top corner of your letter, and attach the first bundle with floral wire, wrapping wire around the letter form.
Overlap the first bundle with the second bundle. And so on.
With my F, I attached bundles to the ends first, then filled in.
You can make it as full or as sparse as you like. Trim the evergreen as needed so there aren’t any “stray” branches.
Attach ribbon to the top and your monogrammed wreath is ready to hang.
Including gathering the evergreen branches, this project took me one hour to make. I have a monogrammed wreath hanging on my door, and I saved myself $35 plus S&H. Holla!! Even if you don’t have floral wire on hand, nor any ribbon, you can buy both for less than $5.
Now that’s what I call a successful monogram wreath hack!
Krista says
What a great idea! I love DIY stuff that’s so personal. Can’t wait to try this!
Marielle Altenor says
I’m loving this simple diy. I’m pretty sure I have all the items needed to create something like this,
Angelic Sinova says
I LOVE DIY crafts, especially if they’re holiday inspired! That monogram wreath is the most adorable thing I’ve ever seen. I’ll definitely have to make one for the holidays <3
Sarh Snarski says
This looks like so much fun! I bet my daughter could help me make these, they’d make fun Christmas gifts.
Miranda says
What a beautiful wreath, thanks for the step by step DIY. I want to attempt to make my own wreath this year
Alli says
I was looking at wreaths a few days ago and a few of them were $500! And, truth be told, they didn’t look like $500 wreaths, either. At that price, the tips of the greenery should be dipped in gold, or something. I’ve always wanted to make a monogram wreath and I have greenery in the yard and now I know how. Thanks!!
Avry says
I love how you used fresh pine instead of a store bought garland. I’m sure this smells so good when coming to your front door! It turned out beautiful.
CoCo says
Love love love this idea Brooke! Its so awesome that you have fresh greenery like that too. I’m totally jealous 🙂 you need to live closer so we can craft and hang! Sharing this on FB and Pinterest today. Hugs, CoCo
Travel Blooger says
This is beautiful, and it looks so easy to make. I am not very crafty so I love these simple but gorgeous ideas!
Samantha says
Oh my goodness, that’s a great and fun idea! I’ll have to try that sometime 🙂
Heather says
I agree sometimes making it can cost as much as buying it, but sometimes quite the opposite. I love the F! Seems simple enough and inexpensive.
Heather @ Kraus House Mom says
What a clever and yet simple idea. I’ve seen them and they are pricey, but I never would have figured out how to successfully make it.
Lisa McCrory Johnston says
Oh my gosh, how SIMPLE! This is absolutely beautiful! I would have thought it would take a lot more than that. Great tutorial!
Franc Ramon says
This looks like a really pretty wreath. The good part about it is you can really customize it.
Rachel says
I love that. We have a lot of cedar trees and made wreaths out of some of them last year. They smelled amazing. I’ll have to try this.
Stephanie Pass says
This is adorable! I wish I wasn’t allergic to cedar or I would totally cut branches off the one in our yard and make this myself. What a great idea!
ricci says
That wreath is adorable!! I am all about making my own wreaths and this looks easy enough!!
Bites for Babies says
This has to be one of the most unique Christmas crafts I’ve seen in a long time!!
Cassie Tucker says
This is a very creative bit of holiday decorating! I think I want to make one for our front door now!
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says
This is such a cute idea! And, you make it look so simple. I might just have to give this a try this season. I am looking for something wonderful for the front door of my new home this year. 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Nickida says
Wow what an easy and fun way to create a stunning wreath for your door and save in the process. I just love this project idea and I can’t believe how easy it it looked and how much you saved.
Ashyln says
What a fun idea!! I love this. I have some free trimmings I got from our tree hunting, so I will have to try this! https://www.lovesthefind.com/