Who doesn’t love Autumn? The hedgerows are brimming with berries and the leaves are turning golden. The start of every new season is so uplifting and I always like to bring a bit of it into our home. Today I’d like to show you how to make a simple Autumn wreath.
I’ve spoken before about my love for simple wicker rings – they make wreath-making an absolute doddle. You simply poke things into the gaps! You can tie things down with florist’s wire, but I find that things usually stay put without it.
For this wreath I have used some evergreens from the garden – plus some hawthorn berries, rose-hips, dried poppy heads, leaves, a dried allium and a feather.
Arrange your pieces evenly around your ring – start off with your larger bits of greenery and try to keep things balanced. Finish with a ribbon – I used a natural, bleached one, but a piece of raffia or hessian would look great too. Use a piece of string to hang it up.
My favourite bit is the feather – a treasured find from a walk a few weeks ago. You could also add acorns or pinecones. Use whatever catches your eye!
I bought my wreath from a market many years ago, but similar ones can be bought at florists or in places like Hobbycraft.
Great minds think alike. My latest post is an Autumn wreath too Lizzie! I like the addition of the feather. Isn’t it lovely when you find something lovely like that?
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How funny! I’ll go and have a look now! My son found the feather – he’s so proud of it.
This is so beautiful and so effective! I feel inspired to maybe try making one for Christmas, thank you for the tips! #HomeEtc Xx
I love doing my Christmas one – always one of my favourite festive things to do x
What a pretty wreath. I’ve made Christmas ones before but never thought of doing an autumn one. Love the addition of the feather 🙂
Thanks Louise – I love wreaths and love an excuse to make one!
I love this Lizzie! A wreath on a door is such a welcoming sight. I’m really looking forward to making a wreath for Christmas, it’s one of my favourite Christmas crafts. xxx
Thanks Catherine! I did a big bunch of things for our front door last Christmas, but I do love a wreath too xx
How lovely! I would really like to try this, it looks great! Gemma x
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Thanks Gemma, if you can find a simple wicker or raffia ring then making something like this is so super easy! x
That looks great – I’d not thought of using wicker as a base but it’s perfect for autumn. The wicker gives a look of corn dollies too, so very seasonal 🙂 #homeetc
Such a gorgeous idea. I’m going to give it ago. I have a few places around my home where this would look fabulous.
This looks AWESOME Lizzie!! Clever you — it’s beautiful 🙂 Thanks for linking up with us lovely xx
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Thanks Caro – glad you like it x
Ahhhh love this and want to make one now! Thanks for tips, I thought they were only for Xmas time! Thanks for linking up with us. Jess xx
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Thanks Jess – I like to do one at Easter too, definitely not just for Christmas! x
Great article.