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    Home » Home Decor » Fall Decor

    DIY Foraged Fall Wreath + 13 More Wreath Ideas

    Published: Sep 22, 2015 · Modified: Oct 14, 2021 by Christina Dennis · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 20 Comments

    Fresh forest foraged Fall wreath. Say that 10 times fast! Today I have the exciting task of sharing a Fall DIY wreath idea with you along with a whole bunch of my favourite fellow Canadian bloggers. This Fall, I wanted to create a wreath from things I foraged in our backyard. Not only is it a cost effective way to go (um, free!), but I think using nature in home decor is simply beautiful. I'm really happy with how my foraged Fall wreath turned out. It was really simple to make, and this project also makes a great activity to do with the kids. My three year old LOVED making this wreath with me. I hope you enjoy it too, and don't forget to take a look at all of the lovely Fall wreaths my blogging friends have created at the bottom of this post!

    How to make a fresh DIY Fall wreath out of foraged branches, leaves and pinecones

    The idea for this wreath came to me as I was photographing pictures in our woods behind our home. What gorgeous Fall colours! I needed to incorporate this beautiful foliage in my Fall decor. Then, I thought of the evergreen wreaths my Mom taught me to make last Christmas. Her grandpa taught her how to make them, and I thought it would be fun to take the idea one step further this season.

    How to make a fresh DIY Fall wreath out of foraged branches, leaves and pinecones

    By adding some red leaves, golden leaves, berries and pinecones, I think this live wreath looks quite Fall-like. Don't you? I'm hoping my Great Grandpa would be proud.

    How to make a fresh DIY Fall wreath out of foraged branches, leaves and pinecones

    Here's what you need to do to make this foraged Fall wreath.

    Materials:

    • a Spruce branch that's long enough and flexible enough to bend into a circle
    • various tree clippings in Fall colours (I *think* mine are Aspen and some sort of Dogwood?)
    • pine cones (not pictured)
    • floral wire
    • wire cutters / scissors
    • twine (not pictured)
    • glue gun (not pictured)

    Directions:

    How to make a fresh DIY Fall wreath out of foraged branches, leaves and pinecones

    Carefully bend the Spruce branch into a circle, and secure the ends together tightly with a piece of twine.

    How to make a fresh DIY Fall wreath out of foraged branches, leaves and pinecones

    Obviously, the longer the branch you have, the larger your wreath will be. You can remove any unruly parts of the branch at this point.

    How to make a fresh DIY Fall wreath out of foraged branches, leaves and pinecones

    Trim your tree clippings into approximately 6" lengths. Secure a long piece of floral wire to the Spruce base (I tied mine), place one of the clippings on top of the base, and then start wrapping the wire around it. Be careful not to wrap the wire over top the leaves, but rather around the branch.

    Continue adding tree clippings this way, overlapping them and wrapping wire around them and the base of the wreath. Make sure they point in the same direction. The closer together your tied-on clippings are, the fuller your wreath will look.

    How to make a fresh DIY Fall wreath out of foraged branches, leaves and pinecones

    If your wreath doesn't look full enough when you're finished adding the clippings, you can stuff pieces of evergreen or more clippings into the wreath in various spots. Play with it until it looks that way you want!

    How to make a fresh DIY Fall wreath out of foraged branches, leaves and pinecones

    Finally you can glue a trio of pine cones on to one of the lower sides of the wreath. I used a glue gun to secure mine, and then I also wrapped floral wire around them.

    How to make a fresh DIY Fall wreath out of foraged branches, leaves and pinecones

    This is what the back of the wreath will look like.

    How to make a fresh DIY Fall wreath out of foraged branches, leaves and pinecones

    And here's the front. I love how the narrow leaves almost look like feathers! I think the whole effect is just so simple and pretty - it's a perfect wreath for a special occasion (like Thanksgiving or a Fall party). Mine stayed looking fresh outside for several days.

    How to make a fresh DIY Fall wreath out of foraged branches, leaves and pinecones

    I especially love how this natural wreath pops on our deep teal front door.

    How to make a fresh DIY Fall wreath out of foraged branches, leaves and pinecones

    Hello, Fall!

    How to make a fresh DIY Fall wreath out of foraged branches, leaves and pinecones

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    A group of 14 bloggers are so excited to share a whole collection of wreaths and we hope you feel inspired to create something of your very own!

    14 DIY Fall Wreath Ideas

    From the top, left to right are:

    DIY Autumn Metallics Wreath From Lemon Thistle

    Copper Wreath From Love Create Celebrate

    Dried Hydrangea Wreath From Garden Therapy

    Fall Hydrangea Pumpkin Wreath From Time with Thea

    Cotton Bud Fall Wreath From PMQ For Two

    Kitchen Wreath from Personally Andrea

    Copper Pot Scrubber Wreath From Life Is A Party

    Embroidery Hoop Rag Wreath From AKA Design

    Wistful Wheat Wreath From Sustain Your Craft Habit

    Feathers & Foliage DIY Fall Wreath From New House New Home

    DIY Foraged Fall Wreath From The DIY Mommy

    Monogram Succulent Wreath From Fynes Designs

    Rustic Fall Box Wreath  From Echoes of Laughter

    Nature Inspired Fall Wreath From Vin’yet Etc.

    More Inspiration

    • DIY Dollar Tree Heart Shaped Wreath
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    • Inexpensive Gift Wrapping Ideas that look stunning!
    • Free Printable Christmas Coupon Book for Kids

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Virginia Fynes

      September 22, 2015 at 6:29 am

      Looks amazing! I'm a sucker for fresh foliage wreaths, the yellow leaves are beautiful.

      Reply
    2. Laurie @ Vin'yet Etc.

      September 22, 2015 at 6:55 am

      Oh wow, so pretty! I adore that it's all from your back yard and that your Mom taught you and her Dad taught her... and now you are passing that on. How wonderful! This wreath is perfectly fall, and those colours against that door, swoon! xo

      Reply
    3. [email protected] of Laughter

      September 22, 2015 at 9:08 am

      This is such a GORGEOUS wreath Christina! I love all of the elements you used and it looks so wonderful on the blue door! Happy Fall! Angie xo

      Reply
    4. Thea

      September 22, 2015 at 10:13 am

      This is gorgeous Christina! I love how it turned out just using items from behind your property. I also really enjoyed the story behind how you came to make this wreath. What a wonderful way to honour your grandfather and continue a family tradition!

      Reply
    5. Dannyelle @ www.lifeisaparty.ca

      September 22, 2015 at 12:29 pm

      So pretty, and I love how it looks on your colourful door. You make me want to go for a walk in the woods and see what I can find!

      Reply
    6. Colleen Pastoor

      September 22, 2015 at 3:15 pm

      I just love this! I'm so impressed that it's completely natural- now I feel like I need to give that a shot!

      Reply
    7. Ariel

      September 22, 2015 at 7:07 pm

      Love the fact that it's free! Unfortunately no foliage near us has turned yet, otherwise I'd love to try yours!

      Reply
    8. Lindi

      September 22, 2015 at 11:04 pm

      Love this!! I love that you foraged everything to make it (including the wreath!) and I love how the wreath looks on your blue door! Stunning! Which reminds me... I really need to paint my front door... Lol.

      Reply
    9. Andrea @ personallyandrea

      September 23, 2015 at 6:43 am

      I love the narrow red leaves too, and what a super-fun craft! I bet it smells amazing too right at your gorgeous front door. Thanks for sharing!
      xo

      Reply
      • Christina Dennis

        October 02, 2015 at 4:08 pm

        Thanks so much, Andrea!

        Reply
    10. Sara

      September 23, 2015 at 7:27 pm

      Love your wreath! And you were correct, those are Aspen and Red-Twig Dogwood branches. =)

      Reply
      • Christina Dennis

        October 02, 2015 at 4:08 pm

        Thanks, Sara! Woohoo - I was close to right. 🙂

        Reply

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