15 Easy & Cheap DIY Fall Wreath Tutorials
15 Budget-Friendly Ideas for Fall Wreaths
If you’re looking for ways to bring the warmth and colors of autumn to your front door, this roundup of 15 Easy & Cheap DIY Fall Wreath Tutorials is just for you!
We’ve found some fantastic projects that use everyday and affordable materials to help you create beautiful wreaths for autumn. These projects are a wonderful way to add a handmade touch to your home decor without spending a lot of money.
Crafting a diy fall wreath is a great way to welcome the season, and it’s something anyone can do.
Many of these tutorials use materials you might already have on hand, like old sweaters, picture frames, or cardboard.
This makes them not only budget-friendly but also a smart and resourceful way to use what you have to make something new.
Plus, the satisfaction you get from hanging a beautiful wreath you made yourself is a big part of the fun!
This collection is perfect for anyone who enjoys making things, from beginners to those with more experience.
Whether you want a quick project to complete in under an hour or a slightly more involved one, you’ll find a variety of ideas here.
These wreaths are also great for creating a personalized look for your home, adding your own unique style and flair to your seasonal decorations.
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Find Inpiration For Cool Wreaths For Autumn Below
We have a bunch of great projects waiting for you.
You can learn how to make a pumpkin wreath with chunky yarn, or a simple fall hoop wreath using an embroidery hoop. There’s even a tutorial for a fun rag pumpkin wreath that uses burlap and a pumpkin-shaped wire form.
This list has something for everyone, and each project is ready for you to get started.
Each project below has a short description and a direct link to the full tutorial.
We’ve included details about the materials and the general process so you know exactly what to expect.
Just click on the link for the project you like most, and you’ll be taken straight to the designer’s page for all the instructions. No fuss, no tricks, just pure creative fun!
DIY Dollar Tree Rag Pumpkin Wreath
This is a fun and easy fall DIY project. The wreath involves cutting strips of material and wrapping them tightly around a metal pumpkin form from the Dollar Tree to create a full appearance. The project is great for a front door or anywhere in the home.
Designer: Barb of The Shabby Tree
Materials Used:
- Metal pumpkin form from the Dollar Tree
- Material of your choice (I’m using burlap)
- Scissors
- Twine
- Spray paint (optional)
- A fat tree twig (optional for stem)
Format: Handmade
DIY Wire Pumpkin Wreath
This project shows you how to turn a wire pumpkin wreath into a unique Halloween decoration. This tutorial uses spider lace fabric and a needle and thread to cover the wire frame, with a simple ribbon bow to finish the wreath. The total cost is only around $3.
Designer: Ann of The Apple Street Cottage
Materials Used:
- Wire pumpkin frame,
- Spider lace fabric,
- Needle and thread,
- Dollar store ribbon
Format: Handmade
DIY Dollar Tree Pumpkin Truck Fall Wreath
This mesh and ribbon wreath features a vintage red truck theme and is perfect for hanging from September through Thanksgiving. It’s a gift idea for family members and uses inexpensive materials from Dollar Tree.
Designer: Debbee of Debbee’s Buzz
Materials Used:
- 8″ wire wreath form
- lack & tan pipe cleaners
- 20″ wide black & tan buffalo check mesh
- Clear packing tape
- Assorted 2 1/2″ wide wired ribbons
- Grateful pumpkin truck sign
- Assorted faux florals & 5′ leaf garland
- Wired ribbon featuring a red truck filled with pumpkins
Format: Handmade
Sweater Weather Pumpkin Wreath
This is an easy and cost-effective tutorial for a cozy pumpkin wreath. The process involves wrapping a pumpkin form with chunky yarn to create a textured look. It can be a centerpiece or hung on a door.
Designer: Rachel of Faith Hope Home via Hometalk
Materials Used:
- Pumpkin wreath form,
- Ball of chunky yarn,
- Glue gun,
- Glue sticks
Format: Handmade
DIY Dollar Store Wreath For Fall
This idea shows you how to make a beautiful and inexpensive fall wreath. The project uses affordable supplies from dollar stores, such as ribbon and faux florals, to make a lovely sunflower wreath.
Designer: Jane and Sonja of Sustain My Craft Habit
Materials Used:
- Foam Wreath Form, 10″
- Burlap ribbon – 9ft roll
- Orange sunflowers
- Cream flowers
- 1/2 inch glue dots or hot glue gun
- Scissors
Format: Handmade
The Easiest Dollar Tree Fall Wreath!
You can make this fall wreath in under 20 minutes and for less than $20 in supplies. The project uses inexpensive artificial flowers and greenery from Dollar Tree. You’ll glue the largest flowers first and then fill in with greenery for a full look.
Designer: Haeley of Design Improvised®
Materials Used:
- Dark orange sunflowers (I used 5 stems)
- Cream berries (I used 4 stems)
- Cattails (I used 2 stems)
- 18″ grapevine wreath (this is the one supply I didn’t get from the Dollar Tree! I am hoping someday they will offer 18″ wreath bases)
- Hot glue gun
- Wire cutters
Format: Handmade
15-Minute DIY Farmhouse Fall Wreath
This project is an alternative to expensive store-bought options. It’s an easy project that requires minimal tools and supplies and can be done in about 15 minutes. The main materials are a styrofoam wreath form and ribbon or fabric.
Designer: Lauren of Fixed on Fresh
Materials Used:
- 14″ styrofoam wreath form
- 13′ of 2″ ribbon or fabric cut into 2″ strips (I used remnants from an old project)
- (8-10) dressmaker pins
- Glue gun and glue sticks
- Stems of orange eucalyptus (I cut two stems off the bush shown below)
- Floral Wire (26g) + Wire cutters
- (4) 3″ styrofoam or wicker pumpkin picks (I used 4 of a pack of 8)
- 8 feet of 4mm jute twine
Format: Handmade
DIY Mesh Wreath
This is a budget-friendly option for a festive fall wreath. It uses a wire wreath form, mesh, ribbon, and tulle. The total cost is around $10, and it involves cutting and attaching materials to the wreath form with pipe cleaners.
Designer: Melissa of Outnumbered 3 to 1
Materials Used:
- 14-inch metal wreath form
- Decorative mesh
- Ribbon tulle
- Chevron ribbon
- Orange burlap ribbon
- Fuzzy sticks/chenille stems
- Scarecrow picks
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun loaded with glue
Format: Handmade
Easy DIY Pumpkin Wreath
This tutorial helps you make a fluffy pumpkin wreath in about an hour. It’s budget-friendly, costing around $12, and uses a circular wreath form and loop yarn for a unique, full texture.
Designer: Autumn of It’s Always Autumn
Materials Used:
- 12 inch circular wreath form (Dollar Store)
- Burlap leaves (Dollar Store)
- Green Burlap Ribbon (Dollar Store)
- Orange Loop Yarn (Jo-Anns)
Format: Handmade
Super Simple 5 Minute Fall Wreath For Your Front Door
For a quick way to decorate for autumn, this project uses a hanging basket instead of a traditional wreath form. It is budget-friendly and can be finished in about five minutes.
Designer: Rich and Donna of An Organized Season
Materials Used:
- A basket you can hang on a door
- Filler- brown wrapping paper or paper bags
- Fall stems or bushes -4
- Floral wire
- A pumpkin pick
- A faux pumpkin
Format: Handmade
Fall Gnome Wreath
This DIY project makes a super cute and cheerful gnome wreath in less than an hour using inexpensive dollar store supplies. The craft is perfect for fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving.
Designer: Debbie Chapman of One Little Project
Materials Used:
- Thin cardboard (from a soda case, or something similar)
- Burlap
- Twine
- Bubble wrap (or other stuffing)
- Green fabric leaf
- Large fabric flower
- Faux berries
- Fabric leaves
- Large fabric leaves
- Pantyhose (brown/beige colour)
- 1.5 inch Styrofoam ball
Format: Handmade
Stunning Dollar Tree Fall Gnome Wreath
This tutorial combines gnomes with fall foliage for a unique and eye-catching wreath. Most materials are from Dollar Tree, so it is a budget-friendly option. The project can be changed for other seasons by swapping out the floral bundles.
Designer: Lorene Nance of Remodelaholic
Materials Used:
- Dollar Tree Witch Hat (with black tinsel and the word “boo”)
- 6 bunches of fall maple leaves or oak leaves (Dollar Tree)
- Scissors
- Zip Ties
- Hot Glue Gun/glue sticks
- Ping Pong Ball (see below for gnome nose options)
- Fall Berry Picks (1 package from Dollar Tree floral section)
- Burlap
- Orange mum flower (Dollar Tree or craft store)
Format: Handmade
Simple DIY Fall Hoop Wreath
This is an easy project using just a few items from a craft store. It’s made with an embroidery hoop, fall florals, and scrapbook paper. You can add a banner with “f-a-l-l” written on it or other elements like a bow.
Designer: Amanda of Domestically Creative
Materials Used:
- Embroidery Hoop
- Fall Florals (I used daisies, mums and eucalyptus)
- Scrapbook Paper
- Hole Punch
- Twine
- Sharpie or Brush Pen
- Hot Glue Gun/Sticks
- Wire Cutters
- Scissors
- Finger Caps
Format: Handmade
The Easiest Ever DIY Fall Wreath
You can create this adorable, asymmetrical fall wreath in just 10 minutes. The project uses a grapevine wreath, ribbon, faux pumpkin, and floral pieces for a quick and simple decoration.
Designer: Crissy of First Day of Home
Materials Used:
- Grapevine wreath (18-24 inches in diameter)
- Main ribbon (4-inch wide)
- Accent ribbon (2-inch wide)
- Faux pumpkin
- Greenery
- Peony bush
- Berry spray
- Pipe cleaner (a.k.a. chenille stems)
- Floral wire (optional in place of pipe cleaner)
- Hot glue
- Wire cutters
- Staple gun
Format: Handmade
DIY Fall Wreath From a Picture Frame
This is a simple and beginner-friendly fall wreath project. It changes an old picture frame by covering it with fabric or burlap, adding fall florals, and an optional sign.
Designer: Aubree of Aubree Originals
Materials Used:
- Picture frame (*see notes below)
- Burlap fabric or wide burlap ribbon
- Fall floral picks: found from a Thanksgiving clearance for 90% off
- Wired ribbon: I used 1.5″ wide ribbon on the original wreath and 2.5″ wide ribbon on the updated wreath
- Chenille stems
- Wood sign or other decoration (chalkboard sign, monogram, wooden word, etc.)
- Brad (or nail or clothespin) to hang sign
- Hot glue
- E6000 glue
Format: Handmade
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