Double Grapevine Pumpkin Wreath: A Floral Fall Welcome

Autumn has arrived, and it’s time to transform your front door into a welcoming haven. One of the easiest and most impactful ways to do this is with a beautiful fall wreath. In this post, I’ll share how I created a unique double grapevine pumpkin wreath adorned with vibrant fall flowers from my garden.

Nature’s Masterpiece: A Pumpkin Wreath with Garden Flowers

Sourcing the Perfect Supplies

Alright, let’s talk supplies! Now, I’m a big fan of growing my own flowers, so I headed straight to my garden to harvest some sunflowers, hydrangeas, and statice. Trust me, there’s nothing quite like using fresh, homegrown blooms in your projects.

While my homegrown eucalyptus was still a bit small, I supplemented it with a bundle of eucalyptus from Trader Joe’s. This added a touch of fragrant greenery to the wreath.

For the base of the wreath, I purchased two 18-inch grapevine wreaths. These sturdy wreaths provided a strong foundation for the floral arrangements. To secure everything in place, I used sturdy floral wire.

Creating the Pumpkin Shaped Base

Begin by selecting two grapevine wreaths that complement each other in size, shape, and overall appearance.

When shopping, take your time to find wreaths that are similar in diameter and have a consistent weave. This will make it easier to create a symmetrical pumpkin shape. I had to play around with the wreaths at Michael’s until I found 2 that looked alike.

Once you’ve found the ideal wreaths, carefully overlap them like a Venn diagram. The overlapping section will form the base of your pumpkin, while the outer edges will create the sides.

To secure the wreaths together, use sturdy floral wire. Wrap the wire around the overlapping sections at the top and bottom of the wreaths, creating a tight and secure bond.

You may need to adjust the position of the wreaths slightly to ensure a symmetrical shape.

Harvesting Fall Blooms from Your Garden

One of the best parts of this project was being able to use flowers from my own garden. First I visited my sunflowers and selected a variety of shapes, sizes, and stages of bloom. Even those sunflowers with falling petals added a unique touch to the wreath. They are perfect for this type of natural Fall wreath.

I started these sunflowers from seed earlier in the season, it’s so fun when they all start blooming! It’s so rewarding to see your hard work come to fruition in such a beautiful way.

Next, I turned my attention to the hydrangeas, ensuring they were ready to be harvested and dried. It’s essential to note that fresh hydrangeas are not suitable for this purpose (still in the velvety petal stage), they will wilt rather than dry naturally on the wreath. Look for the blooms that have started to change colors, I’m using Endless Summer hydrangeas, which have gone from deep blue to pink, green, and purple.

To round things out, I grabbed a few stems of statice in muted antique colors. They added a touch of contrast and texture to the mix.

For greenery, I’m using 6 pieces of eucalyptus that I grabbed at Trader Joe’s.

Arranging The Flowers

With the pumpkin-shaped base ready, it was time to create this DIY fall wreath with sunflowers and hydrangeas. I began by strategically placing three sunflowers at the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the wreath. To secure them in place, I carefully inserted the stems through the grapevine weave.

Next, I filled the spaces around the sunflowers with clusters of hydrangeas. These soft, colorful blooms added a touch of romanticism and complemented the cheerful sunflowers.

Also, tucking some smaller hydrangea pieces in between the sunflowers. Depending on how strong your stems are you should be able to tuck them into the grapevine, if not floral wire works too (hot glue is an option too).

Then I incorporated the statice into the design by placing it at the top and bottom of the wreath, on either side of the sunflowers and hydrangeas.

The muted colors of the statice added a subtle depth and sophistication to the overall arrangement. Statice is a fun flower to grow in your cut flower garden, and it dries out perfectly every time.

To add a touch of green, I placed three pieces of eucalyptus on either side of the top center sunflower. The eucalyptus’s silvery-green leaves provided a beautiful contrast to the vibrant flowers.

I prefer to avoid using hot glue on my wreaths, as I often recycle them for future seasons. But feel free to use hot glue or floral wire if any of the flowers are giving you a hard time staying in place.

A Festive Fall Welcome!

And there you have it! My DIY pumpkin-shaped grapevine wreath is complete. With its vibrant colors, textured elements, and natural materials, this wreath adds a touch of Fall charm to my front door.

My favorite part of this wreath is how it combines the beauty of my garden with the creativity of crafting.

Whether you’ve been crafting for years or are a newbie, I encourage you to give this project a try. It’s so fun and rewarding way to express your personal style and create a unique piece of fall decor for your home!

So, grab your grapevine wreaths, gather some flowers from your garden (the store works too!), and let your creativity flow.

Hey, and if you don’t have access to fresh flowers you could definitely make this wreath with artificial flowers too!

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