Easy Fall Pumpkin Wreath Tutorial

I stopped by Target and was surprised to see that they were already pulling out the fall items for the Dollar Spot! I immediately spotted the cute velvety $1 pumpkins that they had last year. I grabbed 6, and had the beginnings of one of my FAVORITE homemade wreaths. This wreath went viral the first fall that I shared it on social media, and I loved seeing how cute and colorful the wreaths turned out!

Why I Like This Wreath

• Quick to assemble. You can use wire or glue to create this quick wreath. I'll share directions for both. This wreath easily comes together in about 30 minutes.
• Inexpensive to make. If you have an old wreath base, you'll save even more money, but the fact that the pumpkins were only $1 each is such a deal! You can even make your own fabric pumpkins with my easy tutorial. Just make them a little smaller.
• The wreath will last for years. If your porch is covered, the fabric pumpkins will last a long time without fading or weathering. Simply touch up the greenery year to year if it comes loose.

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Pumpkin Wreath Tips and Tricks

• Repurpose what you already have. Wreaths, even DIY wreaths, can add up in cost. If you have an old wreath that you don't think you'll use again, pull the items off and use it as your base! I do this all the time with grapevine wreaths. You can also reuse greenery and ribbon. I reused some greenery from my painted ceramic pumpkin mantle display and blue floral stems from my summer citrus wreath.
• Tips for finding fabric pumpkins. You'll definitely want to head to the Dollar Spot at Target first. They've had mini pumpkins, in varying colors and fabrics, for the past 5 years. At $1 each, it is the easiest option, and super affordable too. While they do restock, it's best to get them early so that you can get your wreath up sooner, vs. later. They often have mini plastic pumpkins that would work too! Michaels, Hobby Lobby and Walmart are also great places to find mini pumpkins and greenery.
• Tips for hanging wreaths in a hot climate. If you live in a hot climate, and it doesn't cool off in the fall, you might consider wiring the pumpkins onto the wreath. I glued mine, and my wreath has held up just fine. I simply touch it up every year before hanging it on the door. If you are worried about the hot glue shifting or melting, you can poke floral wire sticks through the plush pumpkin in one side (towards the bottom of the pumpkin) and out the other, and then twist the wire onto the wreath.

🧵Supplies

• Wreath base: Walmart is the best place to find affordable grapevine wreaths for around $5.
• Greenery stems. You can find these at any craft store, but I find that Hobby Lobby has the best variety.
• 6 Mini Pumpkins: Make your own mini fabric pumpkins or stop by Target to grab a bunch for $1. Walmart, Hobby Lobby, or Michaels are also great options.
• Floral filler stems: These are optional, but they add nice texture.
• Ribbon for hanging: You can hang the wreath directly on the door without ribbon, but I think the ribbon adds a great pop of color and is easy to hang on a hook.
• Hot Glue/Gun or Floral Wire: Both options work well for attaching and securing the supplies to the wreath base.
• Wire Cutters: Helpful for trimming greenery stems and floral wire

See the how-to card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

✄How To Make a Wreath with Fabric Pumpkins

Step 1: Gather your supplies. Trim the wire on the greenery stems so that it tucks in nicely into the wreath and doesn't poke out the back.

Step 2: Place two of the greenery stems in between the grapevine twigs. Tuck them in nice and tight. Have one stem going up, and the other one going down. Tuck one more greenery stem on each end to add a bit more fullness.

Step 3: Hot glue the pumpkins onto the wreath. Go slowly, and hold each pumpkin in place until the glue dries.

Step 4: Add extra greenery stems that are smaller, anywhere you'd like, to create fullness. Secure any loose areas with hot glue or floral wire.

Step 5: Cut a loop of ribbon and tie it around the wreath for hanging.

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