I always despise taking down my Christmas wreath because I have never had anything to put in its place. Last year, my front door was bare until I made my Spring Wreath. My DIY winter wreath is the easiest, simplest wreath I have ever made. It is really as easy as 1-2-3! I started with my supplies….I wasn’t really sure what my wreath was going to look like.
I had the white painted grapevine wreath in my supplies – it was used in one of the DIY Christmas Wreaths that I shared. I thought the white base would be good for winter. Fortunately, I had only tucked in the greenery so it was very easy to disassemble. I kept out the greens that have a bit of a white coating on them (not really sure what they are or how to describe them any better….sorry!). My other supplies, included the silvery berry stems which I bought for less than $1 at the thrift store. I also bought the 3 pine cone picks at the thrift shop for less than $.50. The metal snowflake ornaments were from the thrift shop too, I think they were $1 each. And, the silver pine cones I had in my Christmas supplies. You can see from the finished product above that I didn’t use everything I got out, but that happens. I normally make very full wreaths, but I thought for Winter it would be nice to have a change and not completely cover the grapevine wreath. And, like I said this was 3 simple steps.
1 – I started with the greenery and just filled one small section of the wreath. I liked it as the base.
2 – I added the 3 silvery berry branches. The picks made them easy to tuck in the grapevine and they separated and bent nicely to mix in with the greenery.
3 – I added the pinecones. This was so easy, I actually took the wreath and hung it on the door before taking a picture of this step.
I really took it out there to see if I liked it on the door. I knew I liked the look but sometimes it is hard to tell if I will like it on our dark brown door. But, I did so I called it done. The three elements of the wreath work really nicely together. And, I didn’t glue anything in place so I can always change it for the next season if I want, or I can keep it this way for next year.
It is just perfect to have at touch of Winter greeting everyone on the front door.
So, do you have a winter wreath? I showed my friend a picture of it this week and she said she might have to copy it, and I told her to go right ahead. That is precisely why I share, to show anyone can do it, and to provide some inspiration for you.
Dana says
Leslie, this is very timely for me – we just got a new front door and I have nothing to hang on it. Your winter wreath actually looks like something I could do- thanks! Btw, I found you through the Blog U FB page – looking forward to meeting you in June!
Leslie says
Dana,
Thank you! I’m sure you can put together a nice wreath for your new front door!! Look forward to meeting you too!
Leslie
Amy - Funny Is Family says
My Christmas wreath is still up, for that very same reason! With your help, I’ll bet I could pull this off. Pinning!
Leslie says
Thanks Amy!! I’m sure you can pull something together that will look great!!
Lesley Fletcher says
Hi Leslie, your wreath is absolutely beautiful and I will plan on making it for the holidays:-) Thanks so much for sharing.
Leslie says
Aww, thanks so much Lesley!!
Sharon says
Luv the Winter Wreath, So I am going to try & make 1 for myself & 1 as a gift for someone?! I Believe That Homemade Gift R The Best Bcuz, They Come From The Heart
jeanette markwood says
Hi Leslie your wreath is very pretty and says “winter” all over!! so nice and i can’t wait to make it. Thank you for sharing!
Leslie says
So glad you were inspired to make one too! I’d love to see a picture of yours when you are done.
Leslie
jeanette markwood says
Thank you!!:) I will!