Halloween Felt Wreath

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays to decorate for. My front flowerbed transforms into a graveyard every October. My kitchen, living room and dining room all get decorations. I have so many Halloween decorations, I don't even put them all out! But, somehow, I didn't have a wreath for my front door that I loved. 

I looked around online to find some inspiration, but decided just to use the concept of my St. Paddy's Day Felt Wreath instead. I didn't find anything I liked more than this easy felt wreath. It takes a little while to wrap and glue the felt around this wreath. It took me two sittings while watching TV to finish the felt. 

If you use white felt and a non-white wreath like I did, I recommend doubling up the white strips, as they tend to be a little transparent. This wreath is easily adaptable to any holiday or season.  Just choose different colors and accessories!

You Will Need:

1 foam wreath

6-10 pieces of 9x12-inch felt (amount depends on size of wreath and the amount of colors you want)

Scissors and/or rotary tool with mat

Fabric glue

Wired ribbon

Cording (or thin ribbon)

Pins

Assorted holiday accessories

Directions:

Start by cutting the felt into 9-inch long strips (use either scissors or rotary tool and mat).  Depending on the size of your wreath, you may need to cut an inch or so off of the length (so there isn't too much overlap on the back of the wreath).  They don't have to be exactly the same width, just keep in mind you will be overlapping the pieces.

Wrap one fabric strip tightly around the wreath and attach it to itself with the fabric glue.  Take the next piece, overlap it with the first piece, and glue it to itself and the other piece.  Continue working your way around the wreath, alternating colors.  You can vary the width of overlap and the order in which you use the colors.

Using the wired ribbon and cording, create a bow.  I used my Bowdabra to make mine.  Attach the bow to the wreath, using pins and glue (if necessary). Attach your accessories.

Hang up your wreath and admire your work!