The perfect hostess always wants her guests to feel comfortable when they come over, even before they step through the door. Something as simple as your front door decor can be the difference between your guests feeling welcomed or feeling unwanted. By freshening up your front porch with a festive wreath, you can know that the first thing your guests see when they come over will let them know that they're walking into an inviting and fun environment. These DIY wreaths will help you do just that all year long, whether it's spring, summer, fall, or the holidays.
Make use of fake flowers and greenery for a rustic look, or cut up old scraps of clothing to create a fabric-focused wreath. The options are endless. And the best part about this? These wreaths are super cheap to make. Whatever your style, you can find a fun, affordable option to make from this list that will transform any house all year round.
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Paper Butterfly Wreath
Gather your supplies: origami paper in multiple colors, a grapevine wreath form, white spray paint, floral wire, and wire cutters.
Spray-paint wreath; let dry fully. For each butterfly, use two squares of paper, with one 1 square inch smaller. Vary paper sizes to make both big and small butterflies. Attach butterflies to wreath with hot glue.
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Seed Packet Wreath
April showers bring May flowers, but what does summertime bring? Lots of fun of course, and this floral-themed wreath does just that.
Leftover seed packets can blossom into fresh decor — you'll need a wreath form, 12-14 packets of seeds, burlap ribbon and faux flowers. hot glue the packets to the form, layering them and placing them at different angles. Then hot glue on a burlap ribbon, flowers, and greenery.
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Flamingo Wreath
This wreath just screams "Yay!" for summer. Looking at this flamingo wreath, you'll almost forget you aren't away vacationing on a tropical island.
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Puzzle Wreath
Gather cardboard and puzzle pieces, paint the pieces in shades of pink or cheat and order a pre-made ombre set. Cut a 16"-inch wide heart out of cardboard, then cut a smaller heart within. Hot glue puzzle pieces, starting at the top and overlapping pieces as you go. Attach ribbon to back.
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Lucky Horseshoe Wreath
Gather a boxwood wreath, wire cutters, faux flowers, faux birds, and ribbon. Cut wreath to create horseshoe shape. Use hot glue to attach flowers and birds. Glue ends of ribbon to both sides of horseshoe and hang.
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Bundt Pan Fall Wreath
Spray paint an old bundt pan orange and let dry completely. Using fine-grit sandpaper, lightly sand away paint in random areas to make it look worn. Attach faux flowers with hot glue.
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Yarn Ball Wreath
Gather an 18"-boxwood wreath form and red yarn, then roll yarn into several balls of various sizes. You can wind the yarn by wrapping it around your fingers or using foam balls as a base. Glue yarn balls and faux cardinals onto wreath. Loop ribbon through center to hang.
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Fabric-Wrapped Patriotic Wreath
The perfectly patriotic piece to hand on your door to celebrate Memorial Day, the 4th of July, and Labor Day. Cut up an assortment of red, white, and blue fabric scraps to create this festive wreath.
Get the Fabric-Wrapped Wreath tutorial.
RELATED: 22 DIY Fourth of July Wreath Ideas
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Cupcake Liner Wreath
Have old cupcake wrappers lying around? Use them to create this colorful wreath that will brighten anyone's mood. But beware of bad weather, since the thin liners could get ruined from rain.
Get the Cupcake Liner Wreath tutorial.
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Easter Egg Wreath
This is egg-actly what you want on your door come Easter Sunday. The colorful eggs act as a bright pop of color in contrast to the simple green wreath.
Get the Easter Egg Wreath tutorial.
RELATED: 34 Adorable Ideas for Easter Wreaths
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Straw-Burst Wreath
Not only are paper straws better for the environment, but they also can be used for making creative crafts like this brightly striped door decor. Use it all year round, especially for Christmas since it's reminiscent of peppermint candy canes.
Get the Straw-Burst Wreath tutorial.
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Ombré Fall Wreath
Add some dye to dried out corn husks to create this colorful ombre effect for your front door.
Get the Ombré Fall Wreath tutorial.
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Although this ring of roses uses Christmas colors, you can swap in your favorite shades to make a wreath that you can hang on your door well past the holidays.
Get the Ring of Roses tutorial.
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Thanksgiving Paper Cone Gratitude Wreath
You'd be surprised to learn that this stunning wreath is made out of paper and corn husks: two materials clearly go together judging from this photo.
Get the Thanksgiving Paper Cone Gratitude Wreath.
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Fabric Scrap Fall Wreath
Another great way to get rid of extra sewing scraps and create something vibrant and festive.
Get the Fabric Scrap Fall Wreath tutorial.
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Grain Sifter Wreath
Use real flowers and greens in this gorgeous wreath once the weather becomes warmer.
Get the tutorial at Country Living.
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Pretty in Plaid Wreath
Using some ribbon and styrofoam, create a simple wreath that makes a major statement. Add some fake flowers for an additional decorative touch.
Get the Pretty in Plaid Wreath tutorial.
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Thread Spool Wreath
This DIY wreath is perfect for the seamstress who has empty spools lying around the house. Rewrap them with ribbon, string onto some wire, and voilà.
Get the Thread Spool Wreath tutorial.
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Seashell Wreath
You've definitely collected shells off the beach before, and now you can put them to good use. This wreath will always have you thinking about those crashing waves, warm weather, and summertime memories, regardless of the time of the year.
Get the Seashell Wreath tutorial.
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Fun Fabric Ball Wreath
Put some pops of color on a dreary door to instantly freshen up the outside of your house.
Get the Fun Fabric Ball Wreath tutorial.