A Fabulous Fall Wreath

In anticipation of fall, I decided to make a new wreath for the front door.  I just love wreath making as I find it to be fairly simple.  Plus I just love the statement it makes when people are walking up to the house.  



I has inspired me to work on decorating the whole front porch for fall.  

I typically purchase a grapevine wreath, some faux flowers, and ribbon... this year I even found an adorable pumpkin and some florist leaves that I wanted to use. 




I began by breaking off flowers, leaves, and leaves and tucking them into the grapevine wreath where I thought I might like them.

I tend to work in clumps and clusters and will not glue anything down until I like the way the entire wreath looks.


Once I have everything where I'd like it, I plug in the hot glue gun and work my way slowly from one of the other gluing everything in place. 

While the summer wreath was holding up quite well I knew it was time to exchange it for a nice fall one.  I carted my new wreath downstairs and it was out with the old and in with the new.





It was quite a transformation and I just love how it looks!


Comments

  1. Carol @Comfort Spring StationSeptember 17, 2018 at 7:07 AM

    Lovely! I love the color of your front door too!

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    1. Mother of 3September 17, 2018 at 2:48 PM

      Thank you! I love the door too; I have re-painted it a time or two but just can not bring myself to change the color.

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  2. Ann WSeptember 17, 2018 at 11:57 AM

    That wreath is absolutely beautiful! Great fall decor! Have a great day!

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  3. Jenny SparmoSeptember 17, 2018 at 12:31 PM

    Your wreath is beautiful! I love all the colors!

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  4. Andrea NineSeptember 17, 2018 at 4:58 PM

    So pretty, LOVE the colors!

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  5. Leanna - Of Faeries and FaunaSeptember 17, 2018 at 5:08 PM

    Your wreath is so colourful and interesting. Very pretty and eye catching.

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  6. EmilySeptember 17, 2018 at 5:59 PM

    The colors are so vibrant, it's beautiful

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  7. Roseann HamptonSeptember 17, 2018 at 8:56 PM

    Such pretty fall colors! Beautiful!

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  8. LaurieSeptember 17, 2018 at 10:15 PM

    I love the choice of florals, so pretty for fall with that cute little pumpkin! I'm like you, in that I always lay it out first before securing just to make sure I like it. Pinning!

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  9. Teresa BSeptember 18, 2018 at 11:03 AM

    It’s a stunning wreath. I’m still enjoying the last days of summer while they last, so I haven’t started on the fall decor.
    Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party this week. Pinned.

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    1. Mother of 3September 18, 2018 at 7:56 PM

      I just put our fall decor out this week as our temps look like they might be dipping permanently this time... maybe? It's hard to tell but I think fall might be here to stay.

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  10. Beverly RoderickSeptember 18, 2018 at 6:45 PM

    Your wreath looks great! I try to do the same as you and don't glue things in place until I'm happy with how it looks. Pinned to my fall board.

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  11. LitaSeptember 19, 2018 at 12:29 PM

    This is lovely! I don't need a new fall wreath. I have one I haven't found a place to hang just yet. But this is tempting me. Thanks for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend!

    Wishes for tasty dishes,
    Linda

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    1. Mother of 3September 19, 2018 at 3:57 PM

      I find I often buy decorations for the house only to let it sit for weeks while I try to figure out where/ how to display them.

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  12. My PinterventuresSeptember 20, 2018 at 3:08 PM

    The wreath turned out great! You're motivating me to get my fall crafting on as I've only done Halloween...lol.

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  13. Kristin's Peppermints and CherriesSeptember 22, 2018 at 5:09 PM

    Grapevine wreaths are some of my favorites. I haven't made one in awhile. Your wreath looks great against your blue door.

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  14. KathySeptember 2, 2020 at 7:58 PM

    Your wreathe is beautiful! I prefer bright colors (and my fave is purple!) and I love the brights of fall rather than tans and grays! However, my favorite flowers are pink roses so I love your old wreathe, too; I'd hope you find a good place for it in the house!

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    1. Joanne September 3, 2020 at 5:14 AM

      Thank you! I saved the old wreath to use again come spring. I typically try to get at least two years out of every wreath I make.

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