Here is what I used:
• a wreath form, a pool noodle or foam tubing
• packing or duct tape (if using a pool noodle or foam tubing)
• LOTS and LOTS of different sized ornaments, but definitely stock up on the small ones to fill gaps
• String, twine, fishing line or ribbon if you are good at making bows (me… not so much)
• Metal key ring if you are not going the bow route
• hot glue gun and LOTS of glue sticks
• clear coat spray
If you go with a noodle or foam tubing, make sure you have another set of hands available to hold the ends together to tape. And be generous with the tape, you definitely do not want the ends to come apart (I think that would definitely constitute as a Pinterest FAIL)! This project can be finished in a few hours. I knocked mine out in under 3 hours after my boys were in bed and my husband and I settled in to catch up on the DVR. Get your area ready with a big piece of cardboard to protect your table/work space from any hot glue or glitter.
DIY Wreath
1. Hot glue your largest ornaments to the inside, spacing them every inch or two. I angled the balls so that the hanger portion was positioned towards the back of the wreath and not visible. I did NOT remove the hangers, Momma did NOT have time for that!
2. Repeat on the outside of the wreath, leaving a larger gaps this time. It doesn’t have to be exact. I think that is part of the beauty of this project!
3. Loop your string through the metal key ring and tie around the wreath form.
DIY Wreath2
4. Now start filling in your gaps. This is when I decided to start using my gold ornaments. My wreath form was large so I ended up using 46 of the large ornaments.
5. Start using your medium ornaments, filling in as needed. I ended up using 58 of this size. It’s kind of like trying to put a puzzle together.
6. Fill in the rest of the holes with the small and extra small ornaments. I had my husband hold the wreath up so I could spot any holes I missed. I used 40 of the small and 50 of the extra small. I suggest getting an abundance of the extra small ornaments because they will definitely come in handy.
DIY Wreaths
7. Take your finished wreath outside or into a well-ventilated area and spray with the clear coat.
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