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Pretty Vintage DIY Floral Wreath

Make this pretty vintage DIY floral wreath using a combination of faux and dried flowers in this step-by-step tutorial. | DIY | wreath | craft

~ This post first appeared in the home and lifestyle blog Pastels and Macarons  ~

I’ve been drooling over market-style floral wreaths for a long time now so I finally decided to create my own. This DIY version is particularly unique, however, incorporating a delicate mixture of dried and synthetic florals in a fresh and modern way using a geometric wreath frame. It’s a great way to fuse vintage floral decor with modern sensibilities.

For those of you who have been following the blog for a while now, you’ll know that I enjoy freshening up traditional crafts. A little bit rustic and a little bit modern, my home is dotted with unexpected decor choices that create interest in my space. Whether it’s a modern color block wreath DIY on the door of our vintage-inspired stone bungalow, pinecones wrapped in brightly coloured yarns placed atop a rustic sideboard, or a traditional weaving on our wall that incorporates gorgeous teal, gold, and white yarns (see my Introduction To Weaving to see how it turned out). I love adding modern elements in traditional decor and today’s DIY is no different.

Here’s how you can create your very own fresh and pretty vintage floral wreath:

MATERIALS

Pretty Vintage Floral Wreath - materials needed

  • square wire wreath form
  • mixed florals (dried and/or synthetic)
  • floral wire
  • scissors
  • wire clippers (not pictured)

STEPS

Step 1:  Start With Your Corners

Bundle together 4 of the same florals by wrapping floral wire at the base of each bundle. Using the same floral wire, attach each bundle to the wreath frame.

Pretty Vintage Floral Wreath - add florals to each corner

Step 2:  Fill The Spaces In Between

Gather floral bundles for each of the four remaining spaces available. To create variety, try using a different colour for each space. But to create cohesion, mix in greenery within each of the bundles as shown in the example below.

Pretty Vintage Floral Wreath - add greenery and bundle together

Then attach the bundles, one at a time, to the wire frame.

Pretty Vintage Floral Wreath - attach floral bundle

Be sure to tuck the tail of each bundle underneath the corner florals. This ensures that your floral wire remains hidden.

Pretty Vintage Floral Wreath - add bundles around wreath

Continue adding smaller bundles to any bald or uneven spots to fill out your wreath.

Tip:  To ensure a smooth transition between each bundle, mix two types of florals at the point where your wreath transitions from one floral type to another. In this case, the transition happens to be in and around the corners of your frame.

Give yourself plenty of time to work on the details, adding flourishes here and there. And remember to be patient with yourself as it all comes together 🙂

Step 3:  Shape Your Wreath

Once you have filled in any bald or uneven spots, begin trimming your wreath around the edges until you are happy with your form.

Pretty Vintage Floral Wreath - trim wreath

Step 4:  Hang & Enjoy!

Now simply hang your creation and enjoy!

Pretty Vintage Floral Wreath DIY

Create a unique statement on your door with this pretty vintage floral wreath.

Create a unique statement on your door with this pretty vintage floral wreath.

Create a unique statement on your door with this pretty vintage floral wreath.

This is a beautiful piece to have in your home all year long or hang on your front door during the spring and summer months. I absolutely adore the look and am thrilled with how versatile it is. I hope you are inspired to try your own pretty vintage floral wreath!

Happy crafting 🙂

Pretty Vintage DIY Floral Wreath | Create this door wreath using artificial and dried flowers. A DIY for every season. Check out the step-by-step tutorial on APrettyFix.com.

 

IF YOU ENJOYED THIS POST, THEN YOU MAY ENJOY SOME OF MY OTHER WREATHS AND NATURE-INSPIRED WALL DECOR:

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For more craft, DIY, and decor inspirations from around the web, check out the following link parties: Merry MondayWelcome Home WednesdaysHappiness is HomemadeThe Creative CornerBest Friday FeaturesShow & TellMad SkillsPretty Pintastic PartyCreate~Bake~Make, Craft Schooling SundaySweet Inspiration and the Family Joy Link Up Party.

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36 Comments

  • Reply
    Nicki Parrish
    February 27, 2017 at 1:35 pm

    Hi Jelica! This wreath is just gorgeous! I love it so much! I pinned this to save for later. Thanks for sharing it!

    • Reply
      Jelica
      February 27, 2017 at 5:43 pm

      Awww, thanks Nicki! You never know when you are creating something whether others will enjoy the final product as much as you do. So glad you liked it 🙂

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        Nicki Parrish
        March 3, 2017 at 10:35 pm

        Hi Jelica! I am featuring your wreath as par of a March favorites round up that I am writing, I would like to include one picture with a link back to your blog, and possible use of the picture in a collage. Is that OK with you?

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          Jelica
          March 4, 2017 at 8:10 pm

          Yes, of course!

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    Celeste
    February 27, 2017 at 5:27 pm

    Love this wreath, Jelica! It’s absolutely gorgeous and perfect for this time of the year. Those floral arrangements are just beautiful and go together so well. Love the idea of a square wreath instead of a traditional round wreath!

    • Reply
      Jelica
      February 27, 2017 at 5:44 pm

      Thanks Celeste! I’ve been wanting to create a square wreath for some time now and thought this might be the perfect project for it 🙂

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    Melissa
    February 27, 2017 at 6:40 pm

    Jelica, that wreath is gorgeous! I love it. Thanks for sharing it with us at the Family Joy Blog Link Party this week. Please join us again next week.

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      Jelica
      February 27, 2017 at 8:28 pm

      Thanks so much Melissa! I really love market-style wreaths and have been wanting to create one for my home for a while now. Sometimes, vintage is where it’s at!

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    Charlene Asay
    February 28, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    Loving this wreath. It is just perfect for spring time. Thanks for sharing with us at Family Joy Blog Link Up Party this week. Glad to have you back and linking up .

    • Reply
      Jelica
      February 28, 2017 at 5:16 pm

      Thanks Charlene! I love creating crafts for spring, especially wreaths – it’s a bit of an obsession, really 😉

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    Christene Holder
    February 28, 2017 at 4:26 pm

    This wreath is GORGEOUS!!!! It’s totally going on my “Gorgeous Flower Arrangements” Pinterest board. I have got to try this – I’m in need of a new floral wreath. Thanks for sharing with us on the Family Joy Blog Link Party!!

    >> Christene
    Keys to Inspiration

    • Reply
      Jelica
      February 28, 2017 at 5:18 pm

      Awww, thanks for including it in your Pinterest board, Christene! Hope you have a terrific week 🙂

  • Reply
    Jane @SustainMyCraftHabit
    March 3, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    So beautiful Jelica! Perfect for any season.

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    Katrin
    March 4, 2017 at 3:18 am

    This wreath is so beautiful Jelica and I love that it’s square!! It could be up all year long, that’s awesome!

    • Reply
      Jelica
      March 4, 2017 at 7:29 am

      I love geometric decor and thought it might be fun to create a square wreath using a ‘traditional’ floral arrangement. I love mixing modern with traditional/vintage style. It was a lot of fun to make!

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    Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled
    March 4, 2017 at 8:16 am

    Super pretty! Love the square shape. Very different and eye catching! Visiting from Craft School Sunday.

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      Jelica
      March 4, 2017 at 7:54 pm

      I was looking for something a little out of the box with this wreath. I had had my eye on some square wreath forms at the craft store for quite some time and decided to use one for this DIY. It was fun to experiment with traditional florals, but with a modern twist 🙂

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    creativejewishmom/sara
    March 4, 2017 at 4:08 pm

    Gorgeous! thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

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    Roseann Hampton
    March 4, 2017 at 8:28 pm

    Very pretty – I love the mix of flowers you chose!

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      Jelica
      March 4, 2017 at 8:47 pm

      Thank you Roseann 🙂

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    Beverly
    March 5, 2017 at 10:23 am

    Your wreath is gorgeous, Jelica! The combination of colors is perfect. Pinning. Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle!

    • Reply
      Jelica
      March 5, 2017 at 5:16 pm

      I must admit, I enjoyed picking out the colours as much as I did putting the wreath together. I did not pre-plan it, but made my choices based on what was available at my local craft store. Glad you like it, Beverly 🙂

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        Beverly
        March 10, 2017 at 1:14 pm

        It’s lovely! I tend to choose the color of flowers for projects the same way. I’m stopping back in to let you know I’ll be featuring this at tomorrow’s Snickerdoodle Party. Hope to see you there!

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          Jelica
          March 10, 2017 at 4:47 pm

          That’s fantastic Beverly – thank you 🙂

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    Laurie
    March 7, 2017 at 3:39 pm

    Jelica, I love the shape and the beautiful combination of florals! Very pretty. Pinned.

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      Jelica
      March 7, 2017 at 7:59 pm

      Thanks very much Laurie 🙂

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    Sharon@BlueWillowHouse
    March 10, 2017 at 9:41 am

    One of prettiest DIY wreaths that I’ve ever seen. Pinning.

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      Jelica
      March 10, 2017 at 11:54 am

      Thank you for the compliment, Sharon. I had a lot of fun putting this one together. One of my fave projects 🙂

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    Sophie
    March 27, 2017 at 7:10 am

    That is such a good idea. I have for a long time been wanting to do wreath like this ! Thank you for sharing your knowledge !

    • Reply
      Jelica
      March 31, 2017 at 10:39 am

      Thanks Sophie. I do love creating wreaths and experimenting with forms and styles. Thanks for stopping by 🙂

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    Katrin
    March 8, 2018 at 12:55 am

    I love the colours and it just looks beautiful Jelica! Square is fun!

    • Reply
      Jelica
      March 8, 2018 at 6:53 pm

      Thanks so much Katrin. Square is definitely a fun shape to use when making a wreath. I really felt like doing something a little different. I think it worked!

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    Linda
    March 8, 2018 at 9:16 am

    So so pretty Jelica! I have several of these wreath forms including a heart shaped one, you’ve definitely given me some inspiration!

    • Reply
      Jelica
      March 8, 2018 at 6:54 pm

      Thanks very much Linda!

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