Every Tuesday evening from July 31–September 4, we’ll be hosting a quick recap of the latest episode of NBC’s competitive crafting show, Making It, and sharing original DIYs and shopping ideas tied to each week’s theme. So mark your calendars and don’t forget to tune in at 10/9c—or stream it whenever you need a dose of inspo—then meet us here to get inspired and get crafty.
Here at Etsy, we’re all about finding ways to incorporate more special touches into everyday moments that happen all year-round. And one of our favorite ways to inject some ongoing magic into our daily routines is with unique front-door decor that turns the changing of every season into something worth celebrating. If you haven’t heard yet: Wreaths are not just for the holidays anymore. Want a spruced-up backdrop for first-day-of-school photos? Try a back-to-school wreath. Decking out your stoop for trick-or-treaters? Consider a creepy Halloween wreath. There’s truly no end to the possibilities.
If you caught Episode 4 of Making It, where contestants each got their own front porch to transform with themed decorations for the holiday or season of their choice, I bet you’re so ready for some customized seasonal front-door decor of your own. (And if you didn’t catch this week’s episode, learn how to stream it here.) To get you started, here are some fresh ideas for modern takes on handmade wreaths—whether you buy on Etsy or DIY your own, they’ll ensure you welcome each new season with style and personality.
A wreath for right now
To DIY: A ring of paper wildflowers
Late summer’s glorious wildflowers won’t last forever, but this equally colorful and cheerful wreath will. Plus, it’s lazy-summer easy: You just pin and then glue paper flowers onto a foam wreath form. You don’t have to go full DIY and make the flowers, unless you’d enjoy that (in which case, consider a kit like this). You can use pre-made flowers and then take your time creatively arranging them. Looking for something to leave up all year long? Use flowers in neutral tones for a seasonless, sophisticated look.
Difficulty: easy
To buy: An origami rose and dahlia wreath
This is the opposite of your grandma’s dusty floral wreath—it’s more like modern art. I love how it looks both sculptural and realistic at once.
A wreath for Halloween
To DIY: A super spooky skeleton wreath
No bones about it: There’s patience involved in transforming plastic skeleton toys and Spanish moss into this exceptionally creepy accent piece, but the response from trick-or-treaters will be well worth it. Get your kids involved—they can help spray-paint the skeletons and arrange the parts.
Difficulty: medium
To buy: A hauntingly unique owl wreath
Owls have been a popular motif lately (along with forest animals in general), and now we’re seeing them make an eerie appearance for Halloween. This wreath also nods to Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Raven,” with various black-feathered birds peering out from the willow twigs.
And a wall hanging for the holidays
To DIY: A deconstructed leaf wall hanging
Here’s a gorgeous way to get your fix of greenery and glitz this winter: in cascading waterfall form, instead of the standard circle of holly or pine. You can use fresh or preserved leaves, and a skinny piece of driftwood or a simple dowel. Stringing this together is so easy—I recently made a driftwood jewelry hanger that’s a similar concept—but brushing the gold leaf onto the leaves does take some time, so factor that in and start the project a little ahead of when you want to hang it.
Difficulty: Medium
To buy: A boho hoop wreath
I made some wreaths like this last year—they’re such a great, easy twist on a traditional wreath. This one pairs nostalgic sugared berries with trendy tassels.
39 comments
DeUno from DeUno said 2 years ago
Thank you for sharing great ideas! Origami wreath looks really cool! I will try to make it!
Nicole from KarmaCodeOne said 2 years ago
Ha ~ Scary Skeletons and Webbed Owls. Thanks for sharing creative ideas.
Rhonda Stubbs from RhondaCorner said 2 years ago
Great ideas! Thank you for sharing, I like the owl one.
anythinggoeshere from anythinggoeshere said 2 years ago
I love those spooky halloween wreath suggestions.
Renee from RandMhandmade said 2 years ago
Thank you for sharing!!
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 2 years ago
Lovely "DIYs" and "to buy" ideas. Love the leaf wall hanging and off course the flower wreaths. I will try to make it. Thanks for sharing the creative ideas.
Relly from RelsFindsNapaValley said 2 years ago
Colorful, beautiful floral wreaths... perfect for spring, summer door decor. Thanks for all the wonderful ideas featured here.
R.M Garrett from ArtisticAcrylics said 2 years ago
These are great ideas! The owl and the skeleton wreaths are my favorite, but I think I'm going to give the floral wreath a try. Thanks for sharing!!
Priscilla from Gardenmis said 2 years ago
Love the gorgeous flower wreaths! Thanks for sharing :)
Anna Meier from annameierdesigns said 2 years ago
Hank you for ideas! I liked the Haloween one))
One Stop Steampunk Shoppe from OneStopSteamShoppe said 2 years ago
Great ideas for Halloween! Thank you for sharing! :)
Leo Nuvunga from AfricanCraftsCenter said 2 years ago
Great ideas! Congrats!
Gillian Northcott from esanivintage said 2 years ago
Love the paper wild flowers.
Ryan Mikrut from HandmadeMKE said 2 years ago
I love the paper flower wreaths, no way I'm patient enough to make it though! Nice job guys!
Julia K Walton from JuliaKWalton said 2 years ago
Great ideas and shopping options - I particularly love the origami flower wreath - so pretty! :o)
Tiana Kotskulich Precious Embroidery from TianaHandmade said 2 years ago
Thank you for sharing such great ideas! Love the fall leaf hanging!
AnyaLu from AnyaLu said 2 years ago
These are some awesome ideas! Love them all!
TropicalGarden from TropicalGarden said 2 years ago
Wow, I like the owl wreath very much:) Thanks for sharing these great ideas!
Mary Merryfield from 6uwcpvde said 2 years ago
I like DYS ideas , vintage glass n reburshing wood furniture. I have a women's clothing and shoes up scale available
Mary Merryfield from 6uwcpvde said 2 years ago
Love learning new ideas and techniques :)
Patricia Robinson said 2 years ago
They're all so adorable I'm having a hard time choosing the one I love most. The boho hoop has really cute but I love them all.
Kashuen Collectibles from Kashuen said 2 years ago
I love the skeleton wreath idea. Thanks for sharing.
Poupée Decorative from PoupeeDecorative said 2 years ago
These are some awesome ideas! Love them all!
Mona Lisa Seeker of Treasures from MonaLisaTreasures said 2 years ago
Great Ideas!!!
Robin from jarmfarm said 2 years ago
These are all delightful wreaths in many different ways. My personal favorite is the origami wreath for the Spring and Summer. The Halloween wreaths are spooky and unique. So much fun ! Thanks for sharing !
Gwen from OsageAndThyme said 2 years ago
My favorite one is the golden leaf driftwood door decor. Love that idea!
Marcel Schmitz from ThisIsRealAmber said 2 years ago
I love it :-)
Heather Peterson from NaturingRelaxation said 2 years ago
Love the Leaves and Natural Decor options, for so long things were made of unnatural products. Love it. Plus gives me some new ideas for this years decor. Thanks.
Ganesh from GaneshcraftsStore said 2 years ago
thank you for sharing this to us, i will try to make it
SimplyCuteArt posh from SimplyCuteArt said 2 years ago
Great designs! Thanks for sharing :)
Nicole Brown said 2 years ago
Inspired by these unique Halloween wreaths! Bring on the Fall weather and decorating.
giselle dekel from GiselleDekel said 2 years ago
Those colorful flowers are awesome, used to make these as a child (not as nice though:)
PS1002 from HealthyHemisphere said 2 years ago
Great Themes!
Cutie Expressions from CutieExpressions said 2 years ago
Congratulations! Great ideas!!
Rachel Bingaman from BingArt said 2 years ago
Great choices! Love these! That origami wreath is perfect <3
adoreneko from AdoreNeko said 2 years ago
Origami wreaths are a great conversation starter. I store mine in a covered bin with a few packets of moisture absorbing silica gel packs (usually come packaged with food that needs to be kept dry - great item to reuse instead of throwing in the trash).
Morgane C. from PrintableWordsFR said 1 year ago
very inspirational, i love almost all of them !
Juice Young from JuicyCute said 1 year ago
I love it sooo much !
Cathy Pascual from CatshyCrafts said 270 days ago
So lovely!