A step-by-step tutorial for making a spring wreath from scratch using artificial sage greenery and blush flowers for soft, romantic style.
I hope you won’t judge me for this and it’s taken me a while to come to terms with this trait in my personality, but I can’t help it. I’ve realized…
I’m kind of a wreath snob.
I know. I’m totally ashamed. I’ll decorate our house with recycled bottles bound for the trash. I’ll swoop in for a piece of furniture that would get passed up at any yard sale. I will fill our house with IKEA everything and pretend it’s designer in a heartbeat.
But I’m the pickiest person alive about the wreaths we hang on our front door.
While I was cruising through the aisles at Michael’s last week, I noticed all of their faux florals were 50% off and I couldn’t help myself. I scooped up every bashful and blush flower that crossed my path because apparently pink is my signature color this spring. (Steel Magnolias, anyone?)
So I thought I’d share how you can make your own DIY spring wreath, if you’re kind of a snob about it like I am.
You can find a bunch more inspiration at the end of this post for The Happy Housie’s Seasonal Simplicity Wreath Bloghop, if “bashful and blush” isn’t your thing.
(Some affiliate links are provided below. Full disclosure here.)
Supplies Used:
- Wire wreath form (I used a 24″)
- Floral wire
- Floral tape
- Floral cutters (This little kit does the job for all of it.)
- Artificial lamb’s ear stem
- Artificial lamb’s ear bush
- Artificial white berry bush
- Artificial peony stem
- Artificial dahlia stem (similar)
- Artificial ranunculus stem
- Artificial garden rose bush
The Steps:
1. I started with the lamb’s ear first by snipping them into individual stems and placing them evenly around the wreath frame. And then attached them with florist wire and tape.
2. Once the lamb’s ear was in place, I took apart the white berry bushes by snipping individual stems and attaching them with more wire and tape between the lamb’s ear stems on the wreath form.
3. Then, I placed the blush flowers where I wanted them, pulled the stems through the wire form and attached them with more wire on the backside of the wreath.
Easy and done in under an hour!
And now our wreath is hanging out on our front door hoping spring will show up soon.
This is actually the first wreath I’ve ever made totally from scratch, and I think I’m ready to make more because this one was WAY more fun than I thought it would be. I’m not exactly the crafty type (more of the furniture painting / home improving type), but I can get on board with this new little hobby.
Really sage and blush (and “bashful”) anything has my heart to begin with.
Now to get the front porch swept and the rest of this little stoop in spring shape and we’ll be in business.
If you want more DIY spring wreath ideas, you can check out all of them on the tour below:
Succulent & Peony Simple DIY Spring Wreath at The Happy Housie
Dollar Store Spring Wreath at Craftberry Bush
Lambs Ear & Blush Spring Wreath at Bless’er House
Elegant Peony & Eucalyptus Spring Wreath at Inspiration for Moms
Spring Fern & Eucalyptus Wreath at Zevy Joy
Boxwood and Bicycle Spring Wreath at The Turquoise Home
DIY Modern Floral Wreath at Lolly Jane
Oversized Spring Succulent Wreath at My Sweet Savannah
Five Minute Eucalyptus Wreath at Amber Tysl
Earthy & Elegant Spring Wreath at Willow Street Interiors
Mini Rosemary Wreaths for a Spring Table at Satori Design for Living
Spring Hydrangea Wreath at Confessions of a Serial DIYer
Branch and Vine Spring Wreath at Town and Country Living
Spring Hoop Wreath with Lemons at Modern Glam Home
Spring Wreath Ideas at Hallstrom Home
Spring Woodland Wreath at Deeply Southern Home
Dollar Store Easter Egg Wreath at The DIY Mommy
Spring Moss Covered Wreath at Tauni Everett
Easy 15 Minute Marshmallow Peeps Wreath at Heathered Nest
Pastel Colours M&M Wreath at Paint Me Pink
How to Make a Paper Flower Wreath at Happy Happy Nester
Spring Floral Hoop Wreath at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Hanging State Sign at Taryn Whiteaker Designs
Book Page Butterfly Wreath at Life is a Party
Spring Basket Wreath at Clean & Scentsible
Simple Succulent Wreath at A Pretty Life
DIY Paper Flower Wreath at My 100 Year Old Home
Spring Plaid Carrot Layered Wreath at Tatertots and Jello
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So pretty! Love the soft, spring-y colours.
Wow, all that in under an hour? I’m impressed!
So pretty! What do you use to hang it on the door?
Our door has a peg already on it, so we just hang it from there. It was there when we moved in and we just never removed it because it comes in handy. 🙂
This is so pretty and definitely from scratch. Worth it. xo
Ha ha! When I saw the word “Blush” in the title I knew there was a “Steal Magnolias” reference coming. Nicely done! Oh, and the wreath is pretty awesome or awesomely pretty, too! 🙂
I learned from the best. Haha! One of those Mom-isms.
It turned out amazing, Lauren! I’m obsessed with the blushes and the lambs ear combo!
Wreath is beautiful! I was looking thru the items linked and you might want to take a look. Unless this wreath cost you over 500.00 to make. ? Im thinking is was very budget friendly.
Haha! So about that… Michael’s only allows you to order online in bulk which is a major bummer. But I wanted to link the exact items I used so that when people shop in stores in person, they’ll know what to get. I definitely don’t recommend spending that much money unless you plan on making 10 wreaths. Haha! Big ol’ nope!
And yes, it’s still more budget friendly than buying one already made from a florist/artist.
This is absolutely dreamy for Spring, Lauren! XO
Wonderful! Looks easy when you do it – might give this a go! Thanks for the inspiration.
Absolutely beautiful, Lauren! Hard to believe you haven’t been making wreaths forever. Love the colors and the way you placed the flowers. I’m inspired—off to Michael’s and hoping they still have some blush floral stems left!
Love the blush colour you used. Looks so pretty against your dark door. Happy spring 🙂
This is so stunning. Love all of the colors you used. Happy Spring!
I, too am a wreath snob. Yours looks high-end florist worthy. Thank you for the tutorial!!! this is gorgeous.
This is so pretty! I love the soft blush colors, perfect for spring!
So pretty Lauren! I love the blush with the silver foliage…gorgeous!
Love this pretty wreath! Lambs ears and peonies are the perfect combo!
Thank you!!
Love the wreath! But especially like the Steel Magnolia reference?
😀
Thanks for sharing! I love your wreath – it’s so beautiful and I love the soft colors. It really reminds me of a wedding. 😀 You made this project look so easy and now I want to make one. Artificial flowers have come a long way!
Thank you, Karen. You should totally make one. 🙂
Your wreath is so pretty! Love the blush flowers- they almost look vintage. And the way you put the larger flowers off center is charming. You’ve inspired me to try my hand at wreath making!
Lauren,
This is stunning!
Love all the ‘blush’ hues!
Lambs ear and ranunculus. . .now you’re speaking my language!
(wink! wink!)
Thank you for inspiring with this lovely sage and blush Spring wreath!
Pat
Stunning as always Lauren! I hope Spring shows up soon too. Looks like you got a great new hobby! I can’t believe you haven’t made a wreath from scratch. Amazing first try.
Beautiful! I love the soft blush! It’s definitely fun to create your own custom wreath. 🙂
Such a pretty wreath Lauren! Love the soft pink color!
Such a pretty wreath! You know we love us some blush! xo
Oh Lauren, I am a TOTAL wreath snob! I think it’s why I always make my own wreath – I don’t love cutesy, but I do love a little something extra! Fun to participate in these hops with you. I love your blush wreath and have pinned it to my wreaths board!
Just stunning! You did a fabulous job. How many stems of the lambs ear did you use?
Hi, Lisa! Great question. I used about 6 stems.
The wreath is beautiful, but my question is regarding your front door. If you don’t mind me asking, is that a vintage-inspired storm door or your actual front door?
Hi, Mandy!! I love questions. Ask away!! The doors were a part of the house when we moved in. I get asked about the front door A LOT! 🙂
I love this! How many of each type of flower and bush did you need for the 24″ wreath?
Ack! I can’t remember exactly, but I want to say I just used 1 of each greenery bush/stem and cut them apart to divide and attach around the wreath frame. For the flowers, I used 1 peony, two dahlias, and two ranunculus. And 2 rose bushes.