Every year the trend for autumn décor just gets bigger and bigger.
This probably angers a lot of people but embarrassingly, it’s something I’ll always embrace as I truly think it’s the most wonderful time of the year.
The likes of Homesense, B&M and Dunelm bring out their cosy season ranges earlier each year (or so it seems) in the hopes of people being able to decorate their homes for longer as the darker months of the year arrive – me included.
From glass pumpkins to ghost cushions and even door mats illustrated with leaves, there are endless things to style around the house during autumn.
@uktoday_ It’s cosy season! I made a pretty DIY autumn wreath inspired by Stacey Solomon - so simple and great for those looking for a budget-friendly craft 🍁 all items from @Hobbycraft #uknews #autumnwreath #staceysolomon #cosyvibes ♬ Autumn's Melody - Alan Gogoll
But have you always wanted to buy an autumn wreath, yet can’t part with the cash for a bunch of twigs covered in leaves and pine cones?
Especially when the change of season is just before Christmas when you might want to spend your money on “real” traditional wreaths.
I certainly have – if I could afford it, I would have an autumn wreath on every door in my house, no matter how tacky it may seem.
A few months ago I moved into a new house which gave me a great excuse to buy even more seasonal décor – how many knitted pumpkins are too many?
But when I saw the price of any decent autumn wreath ranging from £30-£40 in shops, I had a light bulb moment and realised I could probably have a go at making a cheaper one myself.
A few years ago, the Sort Your Life Out star posted how she made an autumn wreath for those on a budget on Instagram, using what seemed like items from around her house.
She used a stick (rattan style) wreath, fake leaves, pine cones and sunflowers to create her masterpiece.
In the post on social media, Stacey revealed she bought the base of the wreath from Hobby Craft for £5, so that’s exactly where I went.
I bought a rattan grapevine wreath (30.5cm) for £6 and soon discovered the craft shop supplied similar decorative items that Stacey used, so I didn't need to venture elsewhere.
What I particularly liked about Hobby Craft’s selection was how you could choose a range of fake leaves, berries, flowers and all kinds of bits and bobs to suit your budget, starting from around 99p per item.
How to make a simple autumn wreath on a budget
After what felt like half a day of mulling over what I wanted, I chose:
- 3 x sunflower stems (50cm) – 99p each
- Autumn wreath kit (32 pieces) - £12
In total (with the base included), I spent £20.97.
I did have some mini red mushrooms and pine cones from a previous craft which I bought from Hobby Craft but I didn't use them in the end as it felt a little too much.
The warm-toned and natural autumn wreath kit came with plenty of decoration, such as raffia grass, four magnolia leaves, 10 eucalyptus leaves, two maple leaves, eight wheats and even a jute bow to make the wreath look extra adorable.
I then began taking the bushiest stems of leaves first, slotting them between the sticks of the wreath base in a circular motion.
I continued to do this, going down in size with the other leaves and wheat sticks, making sure they were all evenly spaced out.
When I had slotted in all the fake foliage, I made sure there were no visible gaps, adjusting where I needed to.
To finish off, I pulled the flower heads off the sunflower stems along with the green leaves and glued them into place for some extra detail, using a glue gun.
However, as the material is quite light, I think any art glue could be worth trying (don’t hold me to this).
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I can’t lie, I was pretty impressed with the end result as I’ve never made a wreath before.
I couldn’t believe how pretty yet simple it was to do and it was surprisingly relaxing to make on a rainy Monday afternoon. Plus, it only took two hours (and I really took my time).
Even better, this is hopefully going to last me for years to come and for the sake of £20, I think it’s more than worth it.
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