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How To Make A Simple Dollar Store DIY Fall Wreath

August 31, 2020 by boondocks 32 Comments

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Once the cool weather starts coming, the beautiful fall colors start showing and the leaves start falling it’s the perfect time to make a simple DIY fall wreath with items from the dollar store.

It is finally starting to feel like fall around here and I think just in time since the first day of fall was this past Saturday. Have I ever told you how much I love fall?

And to celebrate this most special day (for me anyway) I chose to make a simple DIY fall wreath.

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  • Wire wreath form from the Dollar Tree
  • 2 flower bunches from the Dollar Tree
  • 3 wheat grass flowers 
  • light colored fabric 
  • Stapler
  • ​Scissors​

How To Make A DIY Fall Wreath

I started by cutting the piece of fabric into four strips. But not all in the same direction. Two were cut vertically and the other two horizontally. You’ll see why a little bit further down.

Strips of fabric.

Then I attached them to each other with a stapler, and thus having one long strip. You can also use a needle and thread, I was just in too much of a rush.

Have I ever mentioned that fall is my favorite season?

Stapled strips of fabric around the wire form.

Next I pulled out threads so that the ends became frayed. Because the weave of my fabric was made from two different colored threads I ended up with white fraying on two of the strips of fabric, and a taupe color on the other two.

Close up of the frayed edges of strips of fabric.

​Here is what it looked like after I wrapped the strips around the wire form.  Can you see the different colored frayed edges? I just have one form that I use each season when I make my wreath. No need to clutter up the house with many wreaths. 

Strips of fabric wrapped around the wire form.

The last step was to stick the faux flowers into the openings of the fabric strips.

Placing the faux flowers into the fabric strips on the wire form.

​And here it is on the door.  It is full of color on one side and not so much on the other. Of course this was deliberate. So that we can admire the colorful side even more.

Hanging the fall wreath on the front door.

For the two flower bunches,  I mixed them up so as not to have one bunch of red and a bunch of cream. Did you know they pull off of their stems?

Close up of faux flowers and pine cones on the wreath.

​I think it is a great representation of fall and all her colors.

 You can see the frayed edges here. They certainly make for a much more interesting look on the one side of the DIY fall wreath that I left plain.

Close up of frayed edges of fabric strips.
Close up of colorful wheat grass.

There was even a pine cone in the mix.

Close up of pine cones, wheat grass and flowers.

​I have to say that having a Dollar Store nearby really makes things so much easier, not like when I was living in Greece where I couldn’t find any decent fall decor at all and had to resort to painting everything. 

So now my door is all decked out and ready for the fall weather which has shown up right on cue! Sweaters are coming out of hiding and the aroma of pumpkin spice has taken over the house. I hope you’ll try this simple DIY fall wreath with dollar store items. We all need to great this colorful season with a pretty wreath. 

Do you change out your front door decor each season?

Picture

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  1. Michelle Leslie

    September 24, 2018 at 8:01 am

    Isn’t it so strange. Our favorite days fall on the same day, but for me it’s SPRING!!!!!! Yay. Love your wreath Mary. The colors are so perfect for representing fall. Warm, cuddly with a hint of spice.

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  2. Lauren

    September 24, 2018 at 8:40 am

    LOVE this Mary! Great idea with the way you cut the fabric. Seriously would NEVER guess Dollar store! I do always have something on my front door but not always a wreath. I also like that you use the same form over. I love doing things that are multi purpose to save storage space.

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  3. Jeanie Croope

    September 24, 2018 at 10:26 am

    I think it looks terrific, Mary. And pretty darned quick, too! I love the neutral backdrop, which will take you well through fall.
    I love changing out the wreaths too. And dollar stores rock!

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  4. Marie B.

    September 24, 2018 at 11:32 am

    Such a pretty Fall wreath, Mary! The frayed fabric detail adds such a lovely touch too. Pinned 🙂

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  5. Cindy

    September 24, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    I thought this was pretty on Instagram. Thrilled I took time to visit and see how made this on your blog.
    I like knowing the details. Such a simple but beautiful wreath
    Enjoy your day
    Cindy

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  6. Cindy

    September 24, 2018 at 1:47 pm

    Saw this on Instagram and it was so pretty.
    Happy I stopped over to read the story behind the idea.
    Enjoy your day
    Cindy

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  7. Julie Briones

    September 24, 2018 at 2:13 pm

    So pretty, Mary! and SO easy! Pinning!

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  8. Nikki Gwin

    September 24, 2018 at 3:14 pm

    Mary I love this! I especially love the fringey fabric. In fact, I think it would also look nice to just do the fabric and then add a burlap bow or something similar. Great job!
    🙂 gwingal

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  9. Stacey @ Poofing the Pillows

    September 24, 2018 at 5:42 pm

    Mary, you are so talented! You are always able to make things pretty on a penny. Is that the saying? I don’t know…but you are so good at creating and spending very little.

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  10. Erica

    September 24, 2018 at 6:32 pm

    I love fall too! It’s actually my favorite season. The wreath turned out so beautiful, and I am in love the the color palette you used.

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  11. MAria

    September 24, 2018 at 6:55 pm

    I love how easy and so budget friendly your wreath came out!

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  12. Kristi Bissell

    September 24, 2018 at 9:05 pm

    What a fun quick and easy DIY for fall. I love it and especially because it’s so budget-friendly. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Debrashoppeno5

    September 24, 2018 at 9:19 pm

    This is so pretty. I like the frayed ends and the flowers to the side.

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  14. Katrin

    September 25, 2018 at 1:10 am

    Love your Fall wreath Mary and the colors are so perfect for Fall. I will definitely go to Dollar Tree when we go visit family in Canada this Christmas!!

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  15. Kim

    September 25, 2018 at 6:47 am

    I love this one, Mary! The burst of color and those frayed edges are fabulous. It makes the thought of fall just a little more bearable!

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  16. Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces

    September 26, 2018 at 3:10 am

    Autumn is one of those refreshing seasons that brings such joy with harvest. You captured it beautifully, Mary. Sharing!

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  17. Chas Greener

    September 26, 2018 at 1:40 pm

    Such a beautiful wreath Mary. Thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go!

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  18. Debbie

    September 28, 2018 at 11:53 am

    Hi Mary, we’ve gone straight from summer (two days ago) to winter. It’s mad. Once again you make a pretty decoration look so easy to put together. The really like the grasses you’ve added.
    xx

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  19. Barbara Chapman ~ French Ethereal

    September 28, 2018 at 12:12 pm

    Love your fall wreath, Mary! So simple to create and I love that you can find these things easily at the local dollar store. I used that same wreath holder last year to make the simple boxwood wreath that I hung over my reindeer head at Christmas time, but then I unlinked the largest ring to use. Great project and happily pinning and sharing! <3
    Hugs,
    Barb 🙂

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  20. [email protected]

    September 28, 2018 at 2:07 pm

    What a sweet wreath, Mary! Love the fabric base with the texture! Pinned 🙂 Happy Fall!

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  21. Jann Olson

    September 28, 2018 at 3:40 pm

    Your wreath is a perfect representation of fall. Love the frayed look! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  22. Carol

    September 28, 2018 at 8:54 pm

    The frayed edges on that fabric make this wreath shine. I love it! Beautiful colors for fall.

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  23. Linda at Mixed Kreations

    September 29, 2018 at 11:13 am

    Your wreath is beautiful Mary! Perfect for Fall, and you would never know the things came from the dollar store. It’s looks like the more expensive wreaths. Love the colors,and it looks so easy to make.
    I have two favorite seasons Spring, because I get to plant, and Fall. Only thing bad about fall is it’s leaf raking time. LOL. And we have lots of trees.

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  24. Candice

    October 1, 2018 at 10:28 am

    I love the fabric around the wreath form and putting the florals in the fabric! So smart!

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  25. Julie

    October 2, 2018 at 8:10 am

    So pretty, so expensive looking. You’d never know it was from dollar store items.

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  26. Christina Makri

    October 2, 2018 at 12:02 pm

    Mary your wreath is gorgeous. All these colors… I think I am going to like Fall 🙂

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  27. Liz

    October 2, 2018 at 11:35 pm

    Beautiful and simple! Now I want to make one!

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  28. Jann Olson

    October 4, 2018 at 12:32 am

    Hi Mary,
    just popping in to let you know that you will be featured at SYC tomorrow.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  29. Maristella

    October 4, 2018 at 10:07 am

    Gorgeous wreath,very inspiring!Hugs!

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  30. Kippi

    October 5, 2018 at 10:09 pm

    Love the fabric wrapped wreath. Great idea!

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  31. Kim @Serving Up Southern

    September 23, 2019 at 8:47 pm

    Hi Mary!
    So pretty! I really like how this wreath is wrapped with fabric. You are one of my features at Homestyle Gathering this week. Thanks for sharing! I hope to see you at the party!
    >>> Kim

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  32. Debbie

    September 10, 2020 at 3:53 pm

    Hi Mary, I’m so glad to see you’ve not lost your love of making wreaths. That one will brighten up any door. It’s not feeling like autumn here yet, the temperatures are still crazy hot. I don’t usually decorate our door except for at Christmas, but this year I was given a May Day wreath and it’s still clutching to our front door. Looking rather crispy and dry!

    xx

    Reply

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