Fall is prettiest season of the whole year! Get your front door and the interior of your home fall ready with these easy to make diy fall wreath ideas.
I have a confession to make – I generally don’t purchase ready-made wreaths for any season or holiday. It isn’t because there’s anything wrong with them. It’s because of the price! I love to try out new looks each year for my seasonal decor, so if I were to purchase an expensive ready-made wreath, I’d feel like I have to use it every single year and that would get old to me. So – if you feel the same way, these easy and affordable diy fall wreath ideas will inspire you!
I’m sharing my easy diy fall wreath projects as part of the Fall Ideas Tour where 25 of your favorite bloggers are sharing fall ideas for your mantels, tables, free printables and porches. Be sure to check out the links to their posts at the bottom so you can get a peek into their homes!
One of the easiest and most affordable ways to decorate a wreath or create a door hanging, is to purchase a faux foliage bush, especially when they’re on sale. Sometimes I cut the bush apart, but other times I leave it together and simply fluff it by twisting and turning the stems until I get the look that I’m after. Using foliage bushes will make you look like a floral designer even if you aren’t!
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A few years ago, I used a long wicker basket for a welcoming fall arrangement for the front door of my former home. I purchased several long stems of faux sunflowers and a few foliage bushes that contained feathers, fall leaves, acorns and more sunflowers in varying fall colors. I added the tall sunflower stems to the back for height then added the foliage bushes for fullness. After fluffing the bushes, I added a few faux pumpkin picks for an added bit of fall color and finished the basket off with burlap ribbon and chalkboard sign.
ALL THINGS HOME FALL TOUR AT WORTHING COURT
(Click on the link above to get a peek into my former home!)
All of that foliage was a smart purchase on my part because I have used all of it over and over again in different fall decorations in my home – in vases and baskets as well as for fall decorations for my front porch.
I reused the foliage in a different hanging wicker basket when I put together my very simple fall front porch one year when I was so starved for time that I needed something that I could put together in no time at all. Maybe you need an idea as easy as this one too!
EASY AND SIMPLE FALL FRONT PORCH
(Click on the link above to also see the super easy fall planters!)
And I used much of it again last year on my fall front porch when I added some of the sunflower bushes to the bottom of the wreath on my front door and cut other bushes apart to add to the grapevine wreaths resting on top of my planters.
WELCOME FALL ON MY FRONT PORCH
(Click on the link above to see the rest of the fall decor on the porch.)
To make the wreath I simply cut apart several stems of faux bittersweet branches and tucked the pieces into the spaces between the grapevines that make up the wreath. The bushes were tucked in too, but were also secured with a bit of wire. Nothing was glued in place so that when the season was over, I was able to take it all apart and reuse the wreath and foliage another time. In fact, this same grapevine wreath will be making another fall appearance in my home in just a few days!
When doing my fall decorating, I find myself using wicker baskets and grapevine wreaths most of the time because their color and texture is perfect for this time of year.
In my dining room last fall, I tucked a few berry springs onto a grapevine wreath and hung it from a mirror using a suction cup. I attached a couple of fall’ish candle rings to two of the plates on the shutters to act as wreaths and two very small grapevine wreaths to the other two plates. Y’all – this is so fast and so easy! By hanging a wreath on the mirror, you kind of get double the bang for your buck because of the reflection.
FALL IN MY FARMHOUSE DINING ROOM
(Click on the link above to see the fall decor in the rest of the dining room)
When decorating my fireplace for fall last year, I pulled out all the stops as I tried to reflect the bounty of fall’s harvest in my home. In addition to using a wicker basket and grapevine wreath for texture, I also used a layering technique to add interest. I layered my diy old barnwood against the large wood and metal plaque and then layered other fall decor in front of that. I chose to add another layer by using a hanging wicker basket filled with faux fall leaves and a few berry sprigs as my “wreath”. Super fast and super easy!
I’ll leave you with one last idea. Have an old ready-made wreath that is looking a little sad and worn? Don’t throw it out! Check out the three different looks that I gave to this one wreath after years and years and years of use!
And now, here’s are the links to all of my friend’s inspiring fall decorations!
Mantels on Monday
Postcards From the Ridge / The Chelsea Project / The Everyday Home / Shabbyfufu /
Atta Girl Says / Stone Gable
Tablescapes on Tuesday
Vin’yet Etc. / What Meegan Makes / Home is Where the Boat is / Making it in the Mountains
Wreaths on Wednesday
Worthing Court / Dukes and Duchesses / Cupcakes and Crinolines / My Creative Days /
Virginia Sweet Pea
Printables on Thursday
Inspiration for Moms / Hunt and Host / Domestically Speaking / On Sutton Place / I Should Be Mopping The Floor
Porches on Friday
Petticoat Junktion / Housepitality Designs / Hymns and Verses / Cottage at the Crossroads /2 Bees in a Pod
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Susie says
September 6, 2017 at 6:21 AMNice collection of Fall ideas. Love your vignettes in the different rooms. It’s all so cozy and welcoming for the season. Wonderful to visit your blog today. Susie from The Chelsea Project
Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says
September 6, 2017 at 8:11 AMAll of your wreath ideas are so pretty. I especially love that basket with the foliage inside of it. Thanks for sharing so many ideas. So glad you joined us on the tour!
Paula says
September 6, 2017 at 8:44 AMI definitely can’t pick a favorite of your wreaths. I love them all and I always enjoy your porch and mantel decor.
Lindsay Eidahl says
September 6, 2017 at 8:59 AMAll of your wreaths are gorgeous!! They are all perfect for welcoming the best season of all! Happy Fall!
Norma Rolader says
September 6, 2017 at 9:15 AMWOW!!!! Love all of your wreaths I cannot pick just one!!! I love the way you have done your front porch with the wreaths and lanterns on the planters!! Love each of you ladies that do the podcast and all your ideas and decor!!! God bless and please keep in your prayers all of Texans, Florida and the hurricane Irma and the fires our mountain areas are having
Norma Rolader says
September 6, 2017 at 9:18 AMWOW!!!! forgot to mention the mirror and decor in dining room love the idea of using a suction cup to hang the wreath God bless
Mary says
September 6, 2017 at 9:23 AMI love how you’re reused and reinvented your fall foliage Suzy! I remember your wonderful metal topiaries, they’re my favorite addition to your fall front porch!
Mary says
September 6, 2017 at 9:25 AMHi Suzy, I lost my comment…let me try again. I love how you repurposed and used your fall foliage for your multiple wreaths and baskets. Your metal topiaries on your front porch are wonderful and my favorite addition!
Jenn & Vicki @ 2 Bees in a Pod says
September 6, 2017 at 9:52 AMThese are all so great! It’s hard to choose a favorite one!
Shelley says
September 6, 2017 at 11:16 AMBeautiful! I just happen to have a nice hanging wicker basket that I was wondering what to do with. Now I know how to fix it up. Thanks!
Shirley @Housepitality Designs says
September 6, 2017 at 12:26 PMAll so very beautiful…I tend to use the same wreath too as a base as it fits my doors well….As always so creative and gorgeous…love your front porch!!
Meegan Fast says
September 6, 2017 at 12:59 PMYour ideas and talent amaze me. I love the various ways you have to share your Fall wreaths.
Have a wonderful Fall season.
Meegan Fast says
September 6, 2017 at 1:01 PMSo many great ideas! I have a wall pocket that I need to add Fall elements to. Now I have your ideas to follow. Thanks so much!
Randi says
September 6, 2017 at 1:59 PMThis is just so warm and inviting … I love it!
Carol says
September 6, 2017 at 3:51 PMThese are great fall ideas! Now if we could just have some cooler weather (& no hurricanes) in Florida!
Kathleen says
September 6, 2017 at 5:33 PMI LOVE all the Fall/pumpkins orange with your grey!!! Looks so good!
Mary Beth says
September 6, 2017 at 11:08 PMYour wreaths are all so beautiful!
Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says
September 7, 2017 at 7:55 AMSo many great fall wreath ideas! I especially love the woven basket with the sunflowers. Thanks for sharing your expertise with us. So glad you joined us on the Fall Ideas Tour!
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
September 7, 2017 at 9:37 PMSo many beautiful fall wreaths! It’s hard to choose a favorite because they all are truly lovely!
Iris says
September 8, 2017 at 11:53 AMSo simple and no glue gun required!! I think I could probably actually make one myself! Thanks for the ideas and inspiration.
Kristi Dominguez says
September 9, 2017 at 11:50 PMOhhh…so many lovely ideas! But I think the basket has to be my favorite. It’s so beautiful!
Terry M says
September 11, 2017 at 9:03 AMI love all your wreaths, so pretty, but I especially love the mantle and hearth decor. Our fireplace is undergoing a renovation, we need to hurry up and get it finished so I can use some of your ideas!
Jennifer hodges says
September 11, 2017 at 10:34 AMLove making fall wreaths! The colors of the florals are so beautiful!
Cathy Lomedico-radlein says
September 11, 2017 at 11:12 AMThanks for the basket wreath idea for my door. It’s simple enough for even me to make and is so pretty.
Carroll says
September 11, 2017 at 12:04 PMLovely wreaths! Fall is my favorite season and these ideas bring me back to the craft table 😊 Thankyou for the inspiration!
Marilyn says
September 11, 2017 at 6:48 PMI love all these wreathes. I cannot even choose a favorite. They are so gorgeous.
Marilyn
Joan says
September 11, 2017 at 6:50 PMYou are one talented lady. All of these wreathes are so appropriate for Autumn.
Joan
Marion says
September 11, 2017 at 6:52 PMi am in awe of your Fall wreathes. They are all so beautiful and well made. You did such a good job. Thank you for sharing.
Marion
kim jones says
September 11, 2017 at 10:24 PMI love how versatile you are, totally inspiring! Every look is my next favorite! I love the basket most thought I think
Kristi says
September 11, 2017 at 11:55 PMYour gorgeous porch gets me every time! And it looks so cozy with that gorgeous Fall wreath!
Stephanie says
September 12, 2017 at 9:22 AMSuch beautiful decoration ideas! Love those wreathsl, and the flowers that are added. Adding flowers to any decoration is never too much. Thanks for the inspiration!
audra taber says
September 12, 2017 at 5:19 PMWhat did you put arpund the grapevine wreath that is on your front door with the sunflowers and berries. It looks like you put something else around the rest of the grapevine wreath as well. I just love how it looks!
Suzy says
September 18, 2017 at 4:38 PMHi Audra. Glad you like my wreath! The extra things that you see are faux bittersweet branches that I cut apart and tucked in between the vines of the grapevine wreath. SO easy!
Vee Muller says
September 13, 2017 at 12:01 PMLove your fall mantel!
Kim says
September 15, 2017 at 11:00 AMI love how you suggest not to throw out seasonal décor. The idea of adding to it or painting it is economical and helps me not to get bored with the same thing each year. Great Tips!
Doreen @ Hymns and Verses says
September 18, 2017 at 11:52 AMWow – love that wreath! Well done!
Deb says
September 19, 2017 at 10:56 AMLove the grapevine wreath with the bittersweet. Simple and lovely!
Jan Fusco says
September 19, 2017 at 10:33 PMGreat ideas for reusing wreaths over and over. I’m going to give that a try.
Atta Girl Amy says
September 20, 2017 at 11:34 AMI love a 30-minute craft. And your wreaths are always gorgeous!
Cindy says
September 22, 2017 at 11:54 AMLove all of your decorating ideas and tutorials.
Mary Geldreich says
September 26, 2017 at 7:03 AMI love that long wicker basket. I’ve seen them in my craft supply store but have never been able to imagine what to do with them. Now I know. Beautiful!!!
Frances Cox says
September 26, 2017 at 8:10 AMThe beautiful autumn door baskets make my heart smile!
Audrey Stewart says
September 26, 2017 at 8:14 AMI am getting ready to hang my wreaths fro the Fall. I love the ideas you put on this post. You are so talented.
C Kiser says
September 26, 2017 at 11:53 AMSome great fall decor ideas! Thanks!
Kylie Keener says
September 26, 2017 at 4:22 PMI love all of these wreath ideas! Super simple and inexpensive 🙂
Constance Leach says
September 26, 2017 at 11:08 PMI love wreaths! I like to use them not only as door decor, but around lanterns, candles and even ceramic roosters, so I was excited to see new DIY ideas. Thanks for sharing!
Monica says
October 8, 2017 at 12:55 PMSunflowers scream FALL to me. I love them! I prefer a compact and colorful arrangement on my doors. The sunflowers in the basket is absolutely perfect for me. Thanks for such great ideas.
Lucy Beliveau says
September 13, 2018 at 11:39 AMYour blog is so comforting, Suzy. I love to see it in my inbox!
Like everyone else I am so impressed with your wreaths! My income is really limited so your ideas and my pocketbook will get along pretty well! Thank you for supplying me with some solutions for my fall decorating!
Suzy says
September 15, 2018 at 7:15 AMYou’re so sweet, Lucy – thank you! Glad you’ve been able to get some ideas!