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Easy DIY moss wreath

I believe that crazy ideas are the very best kind, don’t you? And when ideas are crazy easy, well that’s even better. Which is why I decided to make my own moss wreath. I know, I know, they’re fairly easy to come by. But I love a good craft project, especially when you’re hanging with a friend and laughing all the way. So my friend Dawn and I sat down one night and had a little moss wreath making party of two.

beautiful DIY moss wreath

beautiful DIY moss wreath

It took two friends two supplies to make a moss wreath, both of which we found at the dollar store: a wreath form and sheet moss.

beautiful DIY moss wreath

After a lot of trial and error, we finally figured out that cutting small strips of moss and wrapping them around similar to how you’d wrap ribbon around was the best option. So with a little hot glue (and a lot of care not to burn our fingers too many times), we cut and glued over and over again.

beautiful DIY moss wreath

The time flew by and we had each made a moss wreath before we even realized it. Even if we did get moss every where. I used some velvet ribbon to hang them off our chairs for our winter house tour – and I love how simply beautiful the whole thing turned out.

beautiful DIY moss wreath

They fit right in with the Winter in the Woods theme perfectly. Because trees and moss go together like peas and carrots. Or Forrest and Jenny. Or Dawn and I. It’s like a match made in heaven.

beautiful DIY moss wreath

So the next time you have a friend in need of craft therapy, a moss wreath might be the answer.

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About Gina Luker

Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. She's addicted to coffee, polka dots, rock stars, Instagram, and everything aqua.

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Comments

  1. Barbara Eads says

    December 4, 2016 at 6:33 am

    Love the blue/green color combo—especially at Christmas!

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      December 5, 2016 at 10:34 am

      Thanks so much Barbara!

      Reply
  2. Gail says

    December 5, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    I love this look. Doing the same thing this year.. Used the moss on a doll house for Christmas too. Merry Christmas.

    Reply
  3. Kristi Dollar says

    December 6, 2016 at 6:51 pm

    Beautiful idea! Did you get new chairs? I was thinking you had metal chairs when I visited before. Happy Holidays Ya’ll

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      December 7, 2016 at 9:10 am

      They’re from Ikea – we moved the metal chairs (but definitely still have them!)

      Reply
  4. Maria @ Pastels and Macarons says

    December 8, 2016 at 4:05 am

    Love these Gina. Simple but elegant. Love.

    Reply
  5. Bonnie Mooney says

    December 9, 2016 at 12:36 pm

    MARRY CHRISMAN GINA

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      December 10, 2016 at 11:05 am

      Merry Christmas to you too Bonnie!

      Reply
  6. Theresa says

    December 12, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    Love how simple this is to make. I might still have time to pull it off. Thanks for the tutorial.

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      December 13, 2016 at 4:29 pm

      Thanks Theresa! Go for it Theresa, you can do it!!

      Reply
  7. Bebe says

    December 19, 2016 at 11:13 pm

    Just found your blog, a link on Pinterest… WONDERFUL & INSPIRING !!! I wish I was your neighbor; We LoVe the same things !

    Bebe from Southwest Georgia

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      December 20, 2016 at 8:14 pm

      Aww, thanks so much Bebe, so glad you stopped by, we are thrilled to have you here!

      Reply
  8. Hope says

    December 31, 2016 at 6:51 pm

    Love this idea! Great gift to give friends during the holidays! Love! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      January 1, 2017 at 1:02 pm

      Thanks so much Hope! And I totally agree, it would make an awesome gift! Happy New Year!

      Reply
  9. Jolene says

    July 27, 2017 at 9:57 am

    Gina, I love the simplicity and elegance of your moss wreaths. The turquoise, velvet ribbon really makes the wreaths pop and gives it that special something. I have recently discovered rubber finger protectors to use when doing hot glue projects. I found them in the same aisle as the hot glue guns and glue sticks at JoAnn Fabric. (Quite by accident, I might add.) They have been a “finger-saver”! Mine came in a pack of three. It was a great find for me.

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      July 27, 2017 at 3:58 pm

      Thanks so much Jolene! LOL, finger-saver 🙂 An ingenious invention for sure!!!

      Reply
  10. Carole says

    October 20, 2017 at 6:24 pm

    I made one of these last year, using moss and a wreath that I got at Joann’s. It turned out really nice, but also turned out to be one of the messiest wreaths I’ve ever owned. lol

    I love all of the numbers on the wall. Very cool.

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      October 23, 2017 at 7:52 am

      LOL, I hear you Carole, they are super messy, but so pretty!

      Reply
  11. Natalie says

    March 17, 2018 at 11:54 am

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS IDEA!!! Plus, the fact that it’s so INEXPENSIVE=IS SO AWESOME & SIMPLY FANTASTIC!!!
    One Qquick ?;
    By chance, do you recall….
    Roughly, how many bags of moss from the dollar store it took in order to wrap one entire/full wreath?

    Please respond ASAP!!!

    Again, KUDDOS TO YOU;)))

    I look forward to hearing from you hopefully, sooner rather later;)))

    Take Care,
    Natalie

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      March 19, 2018 at 10:12 am

      Hi Natalie,

      I am so glad you like it 🙂 It really depends on the size of the bag, they differ from store to store. I would buy at least 2 to be safe and confirm with the store that you can return it if you don’t use the second one 🙂 Good luck!

      Reply
      • Natalie says

        March 19, 2018 at 11:33 am

        Thanks so much, Gina for such a speedy response. Additionally, I really appreciate your great suggestion. Which size wreath did you use? I have a 10” foam wreath but I’m thinking that may end up being a bit too small.

        Thanks a bunch & take care,
        Natalie

        Reply

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