Step by step directions for making a gardening theme front door wreath using supplies from the dollar store.
I get tired of using the same front door wreath season after season and love to come up with something different. I rarely purchase a ready made wreath, but much prefer to create something on my own. What could be more perfect for spring and summer than a gardening themed wreath?
Since this is the time of year when many of us are getting our flowers started and vegetable seeds planted, a seed packet wreath seemed like a natural fit. We’ll be enjoying all that fresh produce straight out of our gardens in no time at all. My mouth waters just thinking of ripe, juicy tomatoes and watermelons!
Even though I prefer to make my own front door wreath, as opposed to buying a new one, I still want it to be a quick, easy and inexpensive process. This entire wreath took me about fifteen minutes to create. I’m totally smitten with how it looks on my door!
It would be a great gift too for birthdays, Mother’s Day, house warming or just because. Let me show you how easy it is to make.
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SUPPLIES:
20 Flower and/or Vegetable Seed Packets – mine came from the dollar store for only 50¢ each
1 Pair Gardening Gloves – mine came from the dollar store
Burlap Fabric cut into 1″ wide strips or 1″ wide Burlap Ribbon
STEP 1:
Attach the Spanish moss to the wreath with hot glue, by randomly placing gobs of glue on the wreath and pressing the moss into it. Be careful not to press your fingers into the hot glue!
This is what the wreath should look like once all of the moss has been attached. You may have little bits fall off, but that’s okay.
STEP 2:
Hot glue the individual seed packets to the top of the moss. Press into place. Arrange the seed packets at different angles for interest. If you have duplicates, be sure to spread them out.
STEP 3:
Attach the gloves to the wreath using hot glue. I folded one glove in half and turned the other glove around so that you could see the palm side of it. Before attaching the gloves to the wreath, I attached them to each other with a blob of hot glue. I attached the seed packets before the gloves so that I could get a better visual idea of where the gloves would look the best.
STEP 4:
Make a burlap bow using strips of fabric or burlap ribbon. Hot glue the ribbon toward the top of where the gloves are attached. Directions for making an easy bow are below.
Here’s an easy, easy method for making your own bows.
Hang your front door wreath and enjoy! Think I’ll fool my guests into believing that I’m a master gardener with a green thumb? I sort of doubt it.
Dawn Cain says
It is just adorable and so fresh looking. The gloves top it off 🙂
Suzy says
Thank you, Dawn! I thought the gloves were pretty cute too.
Gloria Cannon says
Love this Suzy…you always have such cute ideas that are fun to make?☺
Suzy says
Thank you, Gloria! I was pretty tickled with how it turned out.
Lynda Brandly says
So cute! I love it!
Suzy says
Thank you, Lynda!
Stacey Keeling says
Your wreath is really cute! I love to buy seed packets at Dollar Tree and use them for many different things.
Pinning this pretty little wreath. 🙂
Suzy says
Thank you so much, Stacey!
Candace says
I love this wreath. What a unique idea. Thanks for sharing it.
Nancie says
I love this cute little wreath. I’m going to make one for my vegetable garden. I’m going to use all the vegetable seed packets I’m growing this year. I have a metal garden stake I can hang it from. Thanks for such a clever DIY, Suzy!
sandra powell says
What a cute idea with the wreath! thanks for sharing your friends outdoor space lovely
Carol says
Thanks for the tip on making a bow. My bows always look like they were made by my dog!
Doreen Bednarski says
What a clever idea. Just love it and the garden gloves are the real WOW factor. I’ll be off to the store, once they open, for everything I will need! Thanks for a great idea, keep them coming!?
Susie from The Chelsea Project says
What a fresh and fun wreath! Love your tutorial, too. It’s really is easy to make. I look forward to enjoying one on my sunroom door. XOXO Susie from The Chelsea Project
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
A Great and creative idea Suzy…it is adorable!
Desiree says
Thanks for sharing! I like the wreath without the seed packets…so much potential!
Valerie says
That wreath is just adorable. It would also look great in a area on a garden shed door or in a potting area.
Teresa says
I love it, it’s perfect for spring!
If you have time, I would love for you to come and share this post over at the Really Crafty link party that is live right now! (http://keepingitrreal.blogspot.com.es/2016/05/welcome-to-the-18th-edition-of-the-really-crafty-link-party.html).
Maria says
This is such a great idea, Suzy! What a creative way to usher in the spring and have a bit of curb appeal as well. Thanks so much for sharing this with us on #shinebloghop
Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says
My daughters are a little obsessed with vegetable seeds (I don’t know why but they always want me to buy them when we go to Home Depot) and they would absolutely love this! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Share The Wealth Sunday! xoxo
Frugal Hausfrau says
What a cute wreath! It has a bit of a retro look to it. Thanks for linking up with us at Throwback Thursday!
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sahana says
Such an unique idea!! Pinning it!!Thank you for linking up with us at #HomeMattersParty. We would love to have you again next week.
Lillian Stevens says
This is so stinkin’ cute!!!
Judy says
You are so kind to offer this gift card opportunity. Thanks for all you share.
Ginger Ann Engeman says
Greetings Suzy, I appreciate your blog and all you do to help me stay inspired for my home. I am recently retired and looking forward to painting some rooms. Therefore, I would would use the gift card for paint. Not very exciting but necessary. Can you recommend some neutral, French Country, colors for a master bedroom?
Suzy says
Congrats on your retirement! If you are wanting a neutral color in your room, I highly recommend Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige. We painted our entire house with it. It adds just enough warmth to keep my rooms from feeling stark and goes with any color that I use in the room. Have fun painting!
Carolsue says
What a cute gift for a gardener! I love it!
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Tammie says
Such a simple and sweet wreath! I’d love to find some vintage seed packets to use for this project.
C Kiser says
What a cute gift idea for someone who loves to garden!
Frani says
Since I am a gardener, I LOVE this wreath!!! Thank you for sharing!
Shawn says
Cute. Cheap. Easy.
Elizabeth says
Just love this wreath idea. My 2 sisters love to garden and I’m sure they would love it also. Will be making them each one. Thank you again for the idea!
Carol B Jones says
lOVE THIS WREATH…WOULD MAKE A WONDERFUL HOUSE WARMING GIFT.
Tori says
Just made this wreath, with the able assistance of my sister-in-law who is an amazing crafter. I had NEVER even used a glue gun before.
It turned out great. AS CUTE AS CAN BE hanging on my door!
Love i! Thanks for the grade idea and tutorial!!!!!
Colette Singla says
What a great idea !!! My daughter just bought a house and was talking about gardening… I think this is a perfect little gift next time i go to visit .. Thank you for all your post. You are very inspiring…
and Hello for the Raleigh area…
Kristi says
Love this easy & affordable idea for a spring wreath!!
TAmmy says
I have always loved colorful seed packets. This wreath is so cute!!!
carol says
This wreath is too cute!!!
Laura says
So so cute and fun to make!
Cindy Murphy says
Looks easy and colorful for spring!
Julie cole says
What a cute and inexpensive Spring addition to the front door!
Babette says
Love it! So cute!!
Kay says
My Dollar Tree carries all of these supplies! I plan to make a wreath for our silent auction (and one for me)!
Barbara Warner says
Suzy,
You’ll be happy to know that I made a wreath almost identical to yours last year. It is hanging on my back porch. I laminated the seed packets so they’d be “weatherproof” and they look great. Thanks for sharing this.
nedra says
hello! Happy summer! I love your wreath, just my skill set. I don’t think I realized that you are in NC. I am a NC girl as well. Currently living outside of Black Mtn. in WNC.
Suzy says
Hi there! I lived in Asheville for a few years as a kid. Such a beautiful area!
nedra says
I am a native of Asheville and grew up there. Whre did you attend school?
Suzy says
I went to Haw Creek through 8th grade and then to Reynolds high school. We lived there for 5 years before my dad got transferred back to Greensboro. 😀
Deborah says
Very Cute project so easy and inexpensive
Thank you for posting it
Suzy says
Thank you for letting me know that you like it! 😀 Hope you gave it a try!
Chloe says
Suzy, Thanks for sharing with me on Blogtalk 2.0! I will be sharing this on my blog!