Making a Fall Wheat Wreath is a great alternative to a traditional wreath. I enjoy finding ways to create door decor that isn’t always a circular wreath. Putting this together was easy and the best part was that I had all of the items I needed for this on hand. We’re joining a group of bloggers to participate in the Monthly Craft Room De-Stash Challenge.
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How To Make A Fall Wheat Wreath
Materials Used:
- Wheat Stems (light and dark)
- Assorted Ribbon
- Gorilla Clear Grip Glue
- Fall Florals With Pumpkins
- Cardboard
- Wreath Door Hanger
Several weeks ago while shopping at my local Goodwill store, I spotted a wheat sheaf bundle that was marked at $1.99. That was a great price since I could see the original TJ Maxx sticker was still on the package showing the price of $9.99. I hesitated on buying it because I have so many florals in my craft stash that I try to talk myself out of buying more. But, at this price, it only took a couple of minutes to decide that it needed to come home with me.
I sorted through my florals, flowers and stems and found a small, darker bundle that would go well with the light wheat. I added the darker ones behind the lighter stems and bunched them together and tied them with a piece of raffia and then secured them tightly together with a piece of blue paper ribbon.
I love fall floral arrangements with pumpkins, leaves, and gourds and as I was pulling them all out of storage bins, I picked out several that I thought would work for this. The one I decided to use gives the fall wheat wreath a little pop of color. I used this one in a vase with some other stems a couple of years ago in the dining room for a fall flower arrangement.
I pushed the stem down into the bottom of the wheat sheaf and wrapped a piece of wide bark ribbon around it. I stapled the ribbon several times to keep it taut. To add a little more color, I used a couple of strips of orange ribbon tied into bows around the sheaf.
The only tricky part of putting this together was figuring out a way to hang it. I tried a couple of different ways using a loop of ribbon attached near the orange ribbon, but when I looped that over the door hanger, the weight of the wreath made it fall forward.
After struggling with it for about half an hour and getting nowhere but frustrated, I put it aside. I knew there had to be an easy way to keep it from pulling forward, but I wasn’t finding it! I googled how to hang a wheat sheaf wreath and most of them used command hooks. The problem with using that for my wreath was the added weight of the pumpkin floral. I was just about ready to remove the florals and just go with the plain wheat when I decided to try one last method for hanging it.
I tied a long piece of sheer ribbon around the stalk and pulled it up to the near the top of the wheat on the back side of the wreath. I used Gorilla Clear Grip Glue to attach the ribbon to the wheat. I looped the ribbon over the door hanger and tied it into a knot. Near the top, I glued a small piece of cardboard on top of the ribbon and to the wheat just below the top of the ribbon.
While the glue dries quickly, I didn’t want to pull on it until I knew it was set. I didn’t test it until the following day. It worked! There was no drooping forward.
I can’t wait for the temperature to drop so that I can hang this on our front door along with some other outdoor fall decor. It’s still in the 90s here, but at the first sign of steady 80 something degree days, this is going up.
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Fall Wheat Wreath
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Habiba says
I like your drive in making this work! I’ve had this Problem with door decor not hanging right before, Too. Pinned it.
Beverly says
It took some patience and a few fails to make it work. Thanks, Habiba and thanks for the pin.
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
I just love wreath and door decorations of all kinds. I definitely pinned this one as well.
Beverly says
I love making new door decor pretty often. It was great to use up some items I already had for this one. Thanks so much for pinning!
Margy says
You can often find interesting grasses to use in fields. I did that several years ago and was very pleased with the results. – Margy
Beverly says
That’s great that you found some interesting grasses to use.
Roseann Hampton says
What a nice alternative to a round wreath! Very pretty!
Beverly says
Thanks, Roseann. I like to find ways to make door decor that’s not always the traditional wreath.
Debrashoppeno5 says
I love this idea. It is different and so eye-catching. A very nice welcoming touch for the door.
Beverly says
Thanks! I’m just waiting for the temps to drop a little before I put it on the door.
Megan says
What a steal!! Awesome find and I love your creation!
Beverly says
Thanks, Megan. I was happy to have found it for such a great price!
Leslea says
What a great tutorial! I love that you made it out of materials you already had in yourstash! We would love to have you link up this project with us for our Wall To Wall DIY Wednesday! You can find it over on my blog at aheartfilledhome.com 🙂
Beverly says
Thank you, Leslea! I love finding ways to use up items I have on hand. Thanks for the party invitation. I stopped by this morning to link up.
Chloe Crabtree says
So pretty, and thrifty too! Thank you for sharing at Celebrate Your Story!
Beverly says
Thanks, Chloe! It’s great to use op supplies in my stash. Thanks for the party.
robyn Davis says
Thank you so much for sharing for wall to wall diy wednesday link up! You’re my pick for this week. I just adore this fall wheat wreath! So cute and thanks again!
Beverly says
Thank you, Robyn! I’m delighted that you chose this as your feature. I’ll be sure to stop by the party this week.
Janet Trieschman says
This is beautiful. We have a double front door so I don’t usually do wreaths. Thanks for sharing with Creatively Crafty Link Party #CCBG
Beverly says
I love creating wreaths that aren’t the traditional circular ones. Thanks Janet and thanks for the party!
Marci says
How pretty! Thank you for the step by step directions as well as the tip for keeping your lovely artwork upright! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Beverly says
Thanks, Marci! It involved lots of trial and error before I found a way that would work.
Michele says
That is a gorgeous Fall wreath! Thank you so much for sharing with us at the whimsical wednesdays link party. Have a great week!
Beverly says
Thank you. I’m enjoying it. I appreciate the opportunity to share at your party!
Angelina says
This is so lovely! I love the wheat. Thanks for sharing with Thursday Favorite Things – I’ll be featuring you tomorrow! Angelina at Petite Haus
Beverly says
Thank you, Angelina! I appreciate the party and the feature. I’ll be sure to stop by.
Emily says
This is such a great alternative to a round wreath! I’m glad you were able to find a way to make it work and hang it up! Thank you for sharing at our Merry Monday party; I’ll be including your Wheat Wreath in my Features this coming week. Hope you can come by and link up again!
Beverly says
Thank you! I like using alternatives for a round wreath. Last year I used a large picture frame for a fall wreath. Thanks so much for the feature! I appreciate it!
Emily @DomesticDeadline.com says
I keep seeing great fall door decor ideas, it’s on my to-do list this week but now I don’t know what I’ll make! I have way to many things in my craft room with the price tags still on them, lol, It’s a bit part of why I love this challenge, I use things up!
Beverly says
I’m working my way through lots of items that I hadn’t used and repurposing some old items into new crafts. I enjoyed the challenge and look forward to continuing to participate.
Clearissa Coward says
This is a great alternative to the usual fall wreath. It is really pretty. Thank you for sharing with #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.
Beverly says
Thank you, Clearissa! I like finding new ways to decorate our door. Thanks for the party!