It’s Autumn! Time to pull out the pumpkins, wreaths, and other favorite Fall decorations. :)
I decided to make a wreath – my first time putting one together myself. It was a blast to make and I love the way it turned out!
I was inspired by this tutorial but decided to go with an autumn theme instead of Halloween. I did love the feathery boa idea though and decided to incorporate that in mine.
Here’s how I made it and what materials I used:
Note: Many of these things can be purchased at the dollar store!
6-inch width tulle by the spool (I REALLY recommend buying by the spool) from BBCrafts
(I used red, orange, black, and chocolate brown)
Wreath form from Michaels (Styrofoam would probably be best but this one was straw) ($5.00)
Pre-made orange ribbon from Michaels ($2.00)
6-foot feather boa from Michaels ($1.99)
Owl from Michaels ($2.50 with 50% off coupon)
Leaves snipped from leaf garland bought for 50% off last Fall from Michaels
Glue gun
1. Begin by cutting all of your tulle into about 10 x 6 inch strips. You can play with the measurements until you have the length you want, it’s really up to you. And if you’re smart enough to buy by the spool it’ll be REALLY easy. I bought my first bunch of tulle by the yard from Joann Fabrics and that is really a pain to get to the right length and width. Just extra work, ya know?
2. Next, start tying the black strips around the wreath form. This is the fun (and most time-consuming) part! Leave the ends pretty short, you don’t need these ends to stick out on the sides too much if you want it to look more Fall-ish than Halloween-ish. Tie chunks of orange, brown, and red, leaving the ends longer and fluffy.
3. When you’re satisfied with the way it looks, start hot gluing your boa around the edge of the wreath where the tulle is knotted.
4. Hot glue the owl, bow, and leaves into place and you’re done!
Hang it up! I decided I wanted this one inside so I can enjoy it. :)
And now here’s a close-up of my little owl…
Isn’t he a cutie? :)
If you make a tulle wreath inspired by this one, I hope you’ll come back and leave a comment with a link to it or email me the picture so I can see! :)
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Oh my goodness isn’t this the cutest wreath ever! I’ve bookmarked this gonna try to be crafty!
Thanks, Nichol! I would love to see yours when you’re finished! :)
Awww! That is so cute and festive, I love it!
That is an awesome wreath! It must have taken a lot of time with the glue gun. The colors are perfect for the season, too! I imagine you could do another one in Christmas colors? Hint Hint:)
Great job, Lindsey!
Thanks! I am planning that actually, I have white and blue and red and just trying to decide whether I want it wintery (white and blue) or Christmas (white and red). I have a little fluffy red bird to put on it. :)
Hi! I am a new follower from Saturday’s blog hops. I am looking forward to reading more of your blog. Blessings…
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I love this! I think I will use this idea with pastels and make and easter wreath too. I have been looking for a fun cute idea for a fall/autumn wreath.
So beautiful. I had thought of doing one with just black tulle for Halloween but this one with the orange and the leaves is amazing! & your little owl friend is adorable!
It’s funny that you mention that because I actually started this one out all black but ran out of black before I was finished. I had these other colors and decided to finish with them – I’m so glad I did because it turned out much better! :) I like that I can keep it up longer than just Halloween.
If you make one be sure to come back and link to it!
This looks fantastic! Your first wreath, really? You’re such a natural at it! If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to come link it to the Halloween party I’ve got going on this weekend. It’s so awesome, I especially love the boa!
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Krista
Thanks, Krista! Linking up now. :)
Hi there, I posted your cute tutorial on my blog: http://whimsycoutureboutique.blogspot.com/2010/10/tutu-halloween-wreath-tutorial-from.html
Thank you for offering this!:)
Thanks so much! :) I’m honored you featured me!
Wow! I love your fall version!! The colors are so great and I love the owl. I’m going to have to head down to Michaels and try and find one! Thanks for the shout-out too – that was really sweet of you!
Wow! How beautiful! I am following you from MBC and I have also given you a “Lovely Blog Award.” When you gain a moment, please stop by to claim your award.
I can’t wait to get back here and catch up on craft ideas:)
Leigh,
http://HolisticHealthMaven.blogspot.com
Love the use of tulle and the boa! I’ve got a smaller owl like that from michael’s with a small bird cage I was thinking to incorporate in a fall leaf wreath. May have to change course and use your tulle idea.
This is so cute!
Melissa
http://www.burstsofcreativity.blogspot.com/
Hi Lindsey I’ll be featuring this today! I love the colors that you used – very pretty! Stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Thanks so much for linking to The Sunday Showcase – I greatly appreciate it! Hope you had a wonderful weekend! ~ Stephanie Lynn
I’m so honored, thank you for featuring me! :) I did hang it up and take a better picture today – it’s in the post. :)
Wow Lindsey, this is incredible. I’ve seen so many wreaths for halloween, but this is one of my favorites. It’s so FUN, and FUNKY. Just love the owl too, of course, how cute. Your blog is pretty cool. I just love the first impression, the banner, is awesome, and your design is so cute. I saw your wreath being featured @ Under the Table and DReaming, and came to check you out. Glad I did, and Im your newest follower. Would you do me a huge favor, and come link this up to my party **6 weeks 2 Spook**, it’s all things halloween, and this is PERFECT!!! Thanks Lindsey, hope to see your wreath soon, and ANY OTHER fabulous projects you want to share. Bella :)
Thank you, Bella! You’re so sweet. :) I linked it up at your party and am following your blog as well.
I saw this at Under The Table and Dreaming and it is just stunning! I love the color combination, OK I love everything about it!
This wreath is so so so adorable …I love the little owl and the colors…
I absolutely LOVE it! You put it all together in such a fun way, there are so many layers and textures…and that little owl is so sweet!
This is amazing! I love it. I was looking online for tulle wreath instructions to add to my shop and oh my i love it! Im going to try and make a fall one soon.
Hi!
I know this is an old post but I’ve had it bookmarked for a WHILE and finally decided to make it for the fall! I ordered the tulle from the website you recommended, I ordered black, orange and a yellow/gold color. I don’t think I got the right colors, it just isn’t looking very ‘fall-ish’ and is looking more Halloween-y. Can you tell me what colors you used? They look perfect together! Thank you!! ashzingo@yahoo.com
Hi Ashley!
I actually covered it all in black tulle first, then added chunks of red, orange, and chocolate brown. I’m sorry I didn’t specify the colors before. I’m going to edit the post with that information! :)
My friends and I love this and are planning on making it in a couple of weeks. I’m also going to get tulle to make a Christmas one. Did you ever make one for Christmas? Trying to decide if I do red, green and white if it’ll look to Italian.
HI! We made your wreath this weekend. It’s beautiful!
http://annemade.net/2011/09/27/a-fall-wreath/
Wow, I love it! Thanks for sharing!
I plan to get everything toommorow and try to make this.
Yay! Let me know how it goes, Nichola!
Came across this on Google; very cute! I’m going to do it in my sorority’s colors. Any tips for tying the knots? I’m having trouble making mine look as neat as yours. Also, is there a way to secure the knots? Thanks!
Hi Anna. :) No secret, I just double knotted each one and then trimmed the edges with scissors after I was done with the whole thing. Mine were very secure after double knotting, but you can also see that I hot glued that black feather boa around the base of the knots… so that did help a bit.
I haven’t made this yet, but I thought I would let you know that Gifts International Inc. has really cheap tulle. Its where I’m getting mine. For 25 yd. of 6″ tulle it is going to be .88 (on sale)