There are a million ways to make a wreath, and one of our favorites methods uses a pool noodle as an inexpensive wreath form.  Dollar Tree has started getting spring and summer seasonal items in stock, so it’s the perfect time to stock up on noodles for all of your wreath making needs!  This wreath won’t warp or melt when using hot glue.

Project estimate:

• Pool noodle, $1
• Wire hanger, on hand
• Packing tape, on hand or $1

Total:  $1 and up

Straighten the coat hanger except for the top. With pliers, bend it together to form a hook. Bend the other end to form a small U shape.  Measure the pool noodle to the end of the hanger and cut it.

Bend the pool noodle to form a circle. IT WILL NOT MEET at the ends. Hook the U part of the hanger to the hook.

Cut several small pieces of the left over pool noodle and add them to the wreath. The last piece will be in the shape of a V.

Take the packing tape and wrap it completely around the wreath. This will keep the smaller pieces together and keep the pool noodle from melting when you apply hot glue.

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You’ve probably seen plenty of acorns incorporated into fall crafts, but what about other nuts? At the blog Mad in Home, Cecile shared her tutorial for making this gorgeous hazelnut wreath. I hadn’t thought to use hazelnuts this way, and now my brain is churning about all the other great fall looks they could achieve! (Not gonna lie – also thinking about eating all of the nuts once it’s time to tear down the fall decor. Bonus!) [how to make a hazelnut fall wreath]

Project estimate:

• Wreath form, $1 and up
• Hazelnuts, about $5 and up
• Hot glue, on hand
• Ribbon, on hand or $1 and up

Total: about $6 and up

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Make perfect, beautiful wreaths out of herbs and other plant cuttings – without spending money on wreath forms! Ananda at A Piece of Rainbow used a single dollar store item – a small plastic laundry basket – to create wreath jigs in two different sizes, allowing her to make gorgeous, perfectly round wreaths every time. Check out her blog post for instructions and lots of tips for making your own! [how to make a DIY wreath jig]

Project estimate:

• Plastic laundry basket, $1
• Scissors, on hand

Total: $1

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Wreath forms can be expensive, so we like to DIY them when we can.  Are you tired of making round wreaths  Jazz things up with this DIY heart shaped wreath form by Virgina at Fynes Designs!  This method is similar to making a pool noodle wreath, but instead of a noodle it uses pipe insulation from the plumbing section of the hardware or home improvement store.  You should be able to find it for about a dollar!  [how to make a heart shaped wreath form]

Project estimate:

• Wire hanger, on hand
• Pipe insulation, $1
• Duct tape, on hand or $1 and up

Total:  $1 and up

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Are you a button saver?  Do you see an old mayonnaise jar full of buttons at a yard sale and find it impossible to walk away?  Do you have more buttons than you even know what to do with?  Then this project is for you!  Turn that button collection into a cute wreath.  It’s easy, and will give you an excuse to keep bringing home more buttons for your stash!

Project estimate:

• Foam wreath form, $1 and up
• Old t-shirt or scrap fabric, on hand
• Embroidery floss, on hand or $1
• Buttons, on hand or $1 and up
• Foam core board, on hand or $1
• Wire-edged ribbon, on hand or $1
• Pipe cleaner, on hand
• Hot glue, on hand

Total:  $1 and up

Button Preparation

Thread needle and sew the button, tying the two threads on the back side of the button. Cut the thread short enough that they don’t extend past the button. For interest, sew smaller buttons on top of larger buttons (1a)

If you have any shaft buttons (1b), save them to help fill in later.  You don’t have to thread them.  Sort buttons by colour (1c).

Wreath Preparation

Cut wreath in half (2a).  Using another piece of the same kind of foam, rub it against the sharp edges of the top of the wreath, inside and out (2b). This will make your wreath easier to work with and look nicer.

Trace the wreath on a piece of foam board and cut it out (2c).  Hot glue the foam board onto the wreath (2d).

Using scissors or a cutter, trim the foam board so that it doesn’t extend past the wreath (2e).

Fold t-shirt into thirds lengthwise, cut off the hem off and discard. Cut three strips that are 3″ wide and cut them so they aren’t round (2f).

Take the edge of one of the strips, fold it over and glue it to itself (2g).  Glue it to the back of the wreath fold side down and at a slight angle (2h).

Wrap it through the center of the wreath and around until you get to the end of the strip. The folded over part covers the raw edge of the strip of t-shirt. Glue it down to the back of the wreath (2i).

Once again, take the edge of another strip, fold it over and glue it to itself. Glue it to the back of the wreath fold side down and at a slight angle on top of the other piece (2j).

Continue doing this until the entire wreath is covered (2k).

Gluing the Buttons

Start gluing the buttons on in a triangular shape based on colour (3a).  Continue gluing the buttons in the original three clusters. When you get as far along as the picture shows, start gluing a row of larger buttons around the outer then inner edge (3b). This helps to cover the wreath better.

Glue the buttons as close as possible to one another. You will have some of the fabric showing through (3c). Once you’ve covered as much of the fabric as possible but you still have gaps between the buttons, start gluing some smaller buttons on top of the gaps (3d).

Finishing your Wreath

Tie a simple “shoestring bow” and hot glue it under the knot so it would stand up. Glue a button on top of the knot and put a dab of glue under the button so it would also stand up (4a).  Take each tail of the bow, fold and glue it on the wreath so that it stands out from the wreath. Glue a button on top of the fold (4b).

On the back of the wreath, directly behind the bow, I made two deep cuts into the wreath, about 1″ into the foam (4c).  Put a generous dab of hot glue on top of the first cut and push in one end of the pipe cleaner (4d). Repeat on the other side to create a hanger.

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The other day as I was wandering through Dollar Tree I noticed that the flower pots are back on the shelf, including their 3-packs of itty-bitty terra cotta pots. They’re a bit on the small side for most plants, so what else can you do with them?  I think they would be perfect for making this fabulous wreath by Robin at All Things Heart & Home!  Adorn it with succulents to bring a low-maintenance bit of nature into your home, or tuck a few faux plants into the pots instead for a look that is maintenance-free.  [how to make a flower pot wreath]

Project estimate:

• Grapevine wreath, $1
• Small flower pots, about $5 and up
• Spanish moss, on hand or $1
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up
• Plants (fake or real), on hand or $1 and up
• Twine, on hand or $1
• Hot

Total:  about $6 and up!

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Well folks, after many years for resisting the urge to buy every beautiful skein in sight and many, many crocheted Christmas presents, I have finally brought my yarn collection down to reasonable levels.  I think it’s now safe to say I have taken it down a notch, going from “horde” to “stash”.  This, of course, means that I can think about buying new yarn now, right?  (Insert maniacal giggle here.)  And ever since I saw this yarn pom pom wreath by Jessica at Mad in Crafts, I’ve been thinking about snagging a few skeins of white.  I love its fluffy, cozy, wintery look; you could leave this hanging up all the way through spring!  [how to make a yarn pom pom wreath]

Project estimate:

• Wreath form, $1 and up
• Yarn, on hand or $1 and up
• Floral pins, $1 and up
• Glue, on hand

Total: $1 and up

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You know how it goes:  You walk into the dollar store and see something really neat.  You have no idea what you will do with it, but you know it has to be good for something, so you put it in your cart because you know you’ll kick yourself later if you pass it up.  Sound familiar?  That’s exactly what happened to Vivienne from The V Spot, who spied some nifty plastic chains around Mardi Gras time.  They make the perfect, spooky addition to her Halloween wreath, which also features a dollar store crow (or, if you’re feeling Poe-ish, it could also be a raven).  See, you’ve been collecting all of those tidbits for a good reason!  [how to make a spooky raven Halloween wreath]

Project estimate:

• Wreath form, $1 and up
• Bird, $1
• Chains, $1 and up
• Spray paint, on hand or $1 and up
• Ribbon, on hand or $1

Total:  $3 and up

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Paper napkins come in so many fun colors and designs that they just beg to be used as craft supplies.  Have a package of them you’re longing to use but don’t know what to do?  We love this idea from Lizbeth at Just Dip It In Chocolate!  She used napkins with a picnic tablecloth print to make this fun picnic wreath – but you could use napkins with different patterns or colors to make this project work for just about any occasion.  [how to  make a paper napkin picnic wreath]

Project estimate:

• Grapevine wreath, $1
• Napkins, on hand or $1
• Embellishments (optional), on hand or $1 and up

Total:  $1 and up

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It’s that time of year again:  Teacher Appreciation Week is almost upon us!  Are you planning any special projects to let your kids’ teachers know how much their time and effort means?  This simple yet high-impact project from Julie at Sawdust Girl uses a few packages of pencils to create a cute, quirky wreath.  It’s practically guaranteed to make any teacher smile!  [how to make a pencil wreath]

Project estimate:

• Pencils, about $4
• Wreath form, $1
• Hot glue, on hand
• Ribbon, on hand or $1

Total:  about $5 and up

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