Anyone else see inexpensive faux wreaths all over stores and wonder what to do with them? Just me? K, thanks. I knew I could do something creative with them, so I added some paint to make one that could last throughout the winter.
My house sits farther away from the road, so I like to go with “impact wreaths” (made that term up), so you can see them better as you’re driving by.
How to Make a Winter Wreath
Supplies:
- Faux wreath
- White spray paint
- Ceiling texture paint
- Holiday pics of your choosing
I don’t really recommend doing this in the dead of winter. I mean, that’s what I’ve been told anyway. When you live in Michigan, however, ya do what ya gotta do.
Marci @ All Things Wonderful says
What a great idea! Very Pretty.
Diane@A Picture is Worth.... says
So pretty…and looks great on your dark door!
...and she lived... says
it’s beautiful!
Carmen says
Love it!
AndreaLeigh says
oh wow, it is stunning! I love it!
Sandy Toes says
That is so pretty! I love it..great idea and I may have to be a BIG copycat!
-sandy toes
Stephanie says
That is a great idea, I might have to do that too!!
pumpkinpatches says
That is beautiful!
-Ash-
Betsy says
Love that. Wish we had snow. Wish we had winter.
Linda at Lime in the Coconut! says
That is SOO perfect for your snowy abode! i LOVE that idea!
It would sooooo not work here.
Laurel MacD says
It is perfection!
Mimi Sue says
Very wintery. Looks great. Mimi
Jodi says
I really like how your winter wreath turned out!
HouseMama says
Oooooo! I love it! Would you hang it up in sunny California? Would the neighbors think I was nuts if I hung it up in sunny California? I might have to take my chances….
Christi says
Oh my gosh…that s the cutest! If I had time tomorrow, I would add it to my “to do” list…but no such luck…maybe soon though! Thanks for the great idea!! 🙂
tardevil says
How do you survive -2???? I would be a solid block of ice! I’d never leave for work! Your wreaths are both pretty!
Carla says
I love your wreath I am going to copy if I can still find a wreath to use. I don’t want to use ones I use for christmas since they all match and I may not get lucky enough to find a match again. We are getting ready to have an open house and was wondering what to do with my door after I take the christmas wreath down and this is it. Thanks so much for your great ideas.
Lacy says
Not bad at all my friend!!! Love the all white look. Happy New Year and stay warm!!
Rambling Girl says
Love it! So simple to do from the looks of it….my problem is we never have winter down here in Middle Georgia…right now the temps have been in the lower 70’s not what I say winter is suppose to be but rather be that than -2 like you.
So tell me got any ideas for a wreath for Valentines that I could do for ummm warm weather?
Ashley @ Domestic Fashionista says
um…genius! Spraying all of it white is absolutely perfect! I love it!
Bonnie says
It’s really beautiful. love your front porch!
~ Lisa @ AbidingThere~ says
My naked front door thanks you 🙂
sherri says
Sooooo lovely! What a classy way to dress up your front door and welcome visitors.
Tricia Anne says
It is beautiful!!
TMS says
Oh goodness!!! Your wreath ROCKS!! I am SO doing that TONIGHT! I have my red bead stick thing still on the door!
Thanks for the comment the other day!! That was so sweet 🙂
Love your blog!!
monica says
I love it! You have the best ideas. 🙂
Natalie says
I am completely stealing that idea.. Love it!
Jessica says
I love this idea!! What color did you use to paint it? At first I thought you used silver paint…but then I thought it may be white.
Marie says
Gorgeous wreath!!! I love that “snowy” look on so many things but I think it would look silly on my door… everything else is green (or brown) and we are practically in shorts. lol
Kelly says
Oh, so pretty. I wish you had posted this last Friday…it is 28 here today (a heat wave for you) and I have a wreath that needs a facelift. Saturday was over 70 – Missouri is like that summer weather one day and three feet of snow the next – it keeps this California girl on her toes! I am a daisy freak so I love that one as well. I have bookmarked this inspiration – now what did that weather guy say?
~Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
tidymom says
I LOVE it!!! too bad my front door is white, I wish I could do black like yours!!
your wreath is beautiful!
~Tidymom
Wendy says
Pretty. I like the silver pop on the black door!
Twice as Nice says
Very nice. When I look at it, it reminds me of winter. All full of snow. I’m sure they can see this one from the road. Great Job!!
Stacey says
Very beautiful..looks great against your door!
The Thompson's says
UNBELIEVABLE!! Your blog is awesome! NIIIIIICE.
Found your blog thru Lisa’s at Abiding There, but had seen your comments in many other places. Seems we are in the same bloggy circles. We registered to be followers. Enjoyed stopping by very much and hope that you will pop in and visit us as well. Maybe you might even follow us. Let us know if so and we can swap buttons or something.
Have a great day!
God Bless.
queenbee says
I was just about to pack away all of my Christmas decor, but I will have to make this wreath first, its perfect for winterizing your home. Thanks for the tutorial.
Sweet Simplicity says
I love that its monochromatic. And I love your front entrance area. I really want to paint my front door black, but I will have to wait until we have warmer weather.
Brenda says
Fabulous! I was just thinking how sad my front door looks now that I’ve taken down the Christmas wreath!
Heidi @ Blue Eyed Blessings says
I’m in awe. You are so incredibly inspiring and creative it’s amazing! I liked your last post on winter decor as well. So classy and creative!
Moi says
really cute! I love that you are decorating for winter. There is so much opportunity with those gorgeous whites and light blues!
I am inspired!
Kaitlyn says
Oh my, BOTH of those wreaths are gorgeous. I’m sad the gerber wreath is missing, it was amazing– good luck with the winter wreath 🙂
The Berry's Patch says
NICE! I have a few extra wreaths laying around that I could paint. Great idea!
Inspired Kara says
This is going in the “to do” pile. Yes, it is.
Mindy says
FAB_U_LOUS!!!! I lurve it!
Shannon says
It looks great!! It really does look like a winter wreath!
Miss(es) Canadian Pie says
Icy. Cool. Gorgeous. So, glad you said that it wasn’t a good idea to paint in the basement. I had planned on using my laundry room…since it’s frigid here and going outside isn’t something that one voluntarliy does.
Barnes Yard says
Love it, love it…as with all of your ideas!
Prissy Southern Prep says
Love the gorgeous wreath. You are so creative and talented!!
Erin says
This is awesome! Absolutely beautiful.
Drama queens mum says
I love that. I tried having that Lowes decorating idea book sent to me, but haven’t gotten it yet. I tried online twice, to have them send it to me.
Jessica says
So flippin cute I can’t believe it. This is one of my favorite projects so far. Thanks inspiring us and sharing!
Valarie Lea says
That is so dadgum cute!!!
Sam says
wow very pretty, can I steal a bit of your fabulous creativeness?!
yeahexceptfornot says
I love it! I wish I would’ve seen this sooner, now the xmas is over I’ve put anything remotely xmas-y away!
Tanya says
I love both of them…gorgeous!
Deb says
Chris,
I love that wreath. It looks like it would be very expensive. You were very creative.
kristal says
beautiful. ‘nuf said.
Knit Purl Gurl says
Absolutely beautiful.. very simple and elegant!!
The Morgan Family says
Dare to be bold right! I love it!
Suzanne says
I am in love with that wreath! I love those daisies. I have been looking at all your old posts with the projects, does your brain hurt? You have the CUTEST ideas.
Stephanie says
I LOVE it! I would never think to hang a wreath on my door except during Christmas. I might try something like this 🙂
Sarah @ ThriftyDecorChick says
And she spray painted it RED…GaH! How simple, I never would have guessed! I love the winter one too!
Grand Occasions says
Hi! I’m Elizabeth over at Grand Occasions. I’m new to the blogging world and am enjoying it immensely. I love your wreaths, especially the white one. What a great idea. My front door is currently white, but hopefully will be black by the end of the weekend. I’ll definately be using your white spray paint idea next Christmas. Please, stop by and visit me sometime.
design_aholic says
OK Chris. I had to tell you that I finally got the chance to make this! I loved your idea so much… I waited and waited until the Christmas decor was down to whip this puppy up.
Put a link back to your project too of course. Hope Disneyland was fun!
Check out mine here:
http://design-aholic.blogspot.com/2010/01/flocked-winter-wreath.html
-Amy