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Oak Leaf Wreath – An Easy Fall DIY Project

Hi, Friends!  It’s the beginning of a new week and new month!  And, do I have the perfect project for this time of year – a DIY fall oak leaf wreath.

DIY Oak Leaf Wreath in Dining Room - Hymns and Verses Blog

My inspiration was this oak leaf wreath that I saw on Pinterest from Crate and Barrel.  I checked the website and they no longer sell it.  I loved the look of the oak leaves, but alas, we don’t have any trees in our yard that have nice fall color.

But, yesterday I was at my inlaw’s house and they have a lot of trees!  With all the rain and wind we’ve had the past few days, there were tons of pretty oak leaves in their yard!     So, when I was getting ready to head home, I asked my mother-in-law for a few grocery bags so I could gather up some leaves.

 

supplies to make a real oak leaf wreath

You only need 3 things to make this fall wreath:
 
A straw wreath form.  (I purchased mine at Michaels using a 50% off coupon)
Leaves
 
Use floral U pins to attach leaves to straw wreath - Hymns and Verses Blog
 
I put together a bundle of leaves and then pushed the U pin into the straw wreath to hold the leaf bundle in place.  Then I did the same on the right and left sides of that original bundle.  Now, begin a second row – slightly overlapping the leaves so the stems don’t show.  Continue the process the entire way around the wreath.
 
Use floral pins to attach leaves to the wreath form - Hymns and Verses Blog
 

This makes for an incredibly full and lush fall wreath.  The leaves will dry and crinkle, but I think I’ll like it that way as well. If you live in a cooler climate, it would last longer looking like this if hung outside in the cool air.

DIY Real Oak Leaf Wreath - Hymns and Verses Blog

 

Of course, you could use faux leaves, but they cost money!  I hope you enjoy making your own!  Let me know how it turns out!!!

 

Make this fall leaf wreath with real oak leaves - Hymns and Verses Blog

 

You might also like these fall posts!

DIY Corn Husk WreathCorn Shock Wreath

Apple Dumpling Recipe

Black Cat Pillow

 

Shirley

Friday 5th of March 2021

Well from 2015 to 2021...this wreath is just gorgeous! I can’t wait for fall! I have always loved the fallen leaves and bring some in every fall and just lay them around on different pieces. I still had mine laying here until yesterday actually when my grandson and I were doing a project and needed to move the leaves. He will be 18 this month but we talked at length about the leaves. He has a very artistic sole as do I. Anyway, I need to make this or something similar this year so thank you for sharing!

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JuDy

Friday 9th of November 2018

This is the most beautiful wreath I have ever seen thank you so much for sharing absolutely beautiful