DIY Valentine’s Day Wreath – Homemade Door Decorations

DIY Valentine’s Day Wreath – Homemade Door Decorations

Valentine’s Day is such a wonderful holiday. It’s a day in which you get to let everyone know how much you love them. My girls and I love to do as many crafts as we can, which is why this DIY Valentine’s Day Wreath is a favorite of mine. In just a little bit, you can have a wreath that represents the holiday well and makes everyone smile.

Valentine’s Day is special for me because it represents the day of love. I’m a natural at trying to show people I care, so this holiday really brings me a warm fuzzy feeling. I think this wreath is perfect for your own home, but also for passing out to neighbors and loved ones. Of course, I love spending Valentine’s Day with my spouse, but I also love to show others I care too.

Materials Needed For DIY Valentine’s Day Wreath:

• 9″ Foam Wreath Form
• Pink Burlap Ribbon (2″ x 9′) Wired
• Red Burlap Ribbon (4″ x 9′) Wired
• Red Ribbon with White Hearts (1.5″ x 9′) Wired
• 2 Spools Red & White Heart Ribbon (5/8″ x 9′ each)
• 2 Different Colors of Tulle (6″ wide)
• Push Pins
• Small Wood Plaque
• Used Darcie 9171-68 3mm x 4.5″ x 6″ Corner Sign Wood Shape 24Bx
• Chalkboard Paint
• Chalk
• Red Wood Heart
• Pink Acrylic Paint
• Paint Brush
• Hot Glue & Hot Glue Gun
• Ruler or Tape Measure
• Scissors

Valentine’s Day Wreath Step by Step Tutorial:

1.   Begin by cutting pink burlap ribbon into 8, 12″ long pieces. Fold the ends together and then scrunch the center.

2. Push one pin into the center of the ribbon and press it into the wreath form. Repeat until you have eight pieces on the wreath form.

4. Cut 8 pieces of tulle 12″ in length.

5. Cut the small white ribbon with hearts on it (5/8″) in 6″ and 7″ pieces. You’ll need 8 of each length.

6. Fold the ends of the tulle to the center and scrunch together. Place the smaller ribbon pieces on top of the tulle center in an X pattern. Push a pin through the center and push into the wreath form next to the existing ribbon. Repeat with a darker color tulle and red 5/8″ ribbon.

7. Cut 8 pieces of 4″ burlap ribbon in 12″ lengths. Fold the ends to the center and scrunch together Place a pin into the center and push into the wreath form. Adjust the ribbons as necessary, shaping them and pulling out the loose ends so they show up more.

8. Paint the wood plaque with chalkboard paint and let dry. Add a second coat. Once dry, scribble on the wood plaque and rub the chalk into the wood with your fingers to create a distressed chalk board texture.

9. Paint the wood heart with pink acrylic paint and let dry. Attach the heart to the wood plaque with hot glue. Write a Valentine message onto the chalkboard.

10. Attach to the wreath with hot glue.

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