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How to Make an Autumn Wreath

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By Sarah Haynes
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example of a wreath
example of a wreath

This is an inexpensive way to make your own autumn wreath for your door or window and be able to keep out through the fall season.

From Quick Guide: Decorate with Fall Flair
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Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1 Bunch fall flowers Wire Fall color beads Pine cones (smaller the better) Glitter (fall colors) Glue Feathers Twig wreath base
  1. Step 1

    Make the butterfly attachment first: Glue four feathers together, preferably brownish colored, two bigger ones on top, and two smaller ones on bottom.

  2. Step 2

    Break off a piece of twig from the wreath and glue it as the middle section of the butterfly onto the feathers.

  3. Step 3

    Apply glue in a design on the butterfly and sprinkle glitter over top, shake off excess. Set to the side to dry.

  4. Step 4

    Cut the bottom of the bunch of flowers and separate fall flowers. Arrange flowers evenly around the wreath.

  5. Step 5

    Insert the flowers into the wreath and attach with the wire, secure firmly.

  6. Step 6

    Attach the pine cones in a circle design cluster at the bottom of the wreath, attach with wire.

  7. Step 7

    Thread the beads with wire and attach the beads randomly around the wreath between the flowers with the wire.

  8. Step 8

    Attach the butterfly on the right bottom corner with wire.

  9. Step 9

    Hang the wreath with a nail or wreath holder on your door or window.

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