Create this wood slice wreath and impress the neighbours with your fancy new door decor this holiday! This easy DIY is sure to be a favorite.
This wreath isn’t much like my usual style – its a very rustic, country glam style. I absolutely love it (and the style), but I’m usually more of a beach cottage style. Either way, the neutral tones of this wreath would work with any style. It’s also versatile enough to use year round.
If you’d like to make your own version of this wood slice wreath, just follow along and I’ll give you all of the details!
Wood Slice Wreath Supplies:
To get started, gather all of your supplies. For this wood slice wreath, you will need:
- mini wood slices – cut them up yourself from fallen branches or order them online from Amazon, Etsy, or maybe a local craft store.
- embroidery hoop (Michaels / Amazon) – I used a 12″ hoop
- hot glue gun – I love the portability of my cordless glue gun!
- hot glue sticks
- ribbon (not pictured, optional) for the bow – I used a burlap textured ribbon from Michaels.
How to Make a Wood Slice Wreath
Step 1: Hot glue the mini wood slices to the outside and inside of the hoop. (Keep the metal piece on for now. You will remove it later, once there are enough wood slices glued on to keep both pieces of the hoop together.)
Step 2: Use the hot glue again to adhere the wood pieces to the top of the hoop, as shown on the left side of the image below. Take the metal screw out now if you wish, or keep it in and use that section to hang the ribbon and bow.
Step 3: Go around the hoop one last time, stick wood slices on top of the last row you worked on. Place the first piece towards the outside of the wreath, overlapping the join between two slices. Place the second piece towards the inside of the hoop. Continue this way, alternating between inside and outside of the hoop until you have completed the circle.
Step 4: Pull off any loose glue strings and wrap the ribbon around the top of your wreath. (Hint: Use the ribbon to cover any parts you may want to hide!) Tie a bow with the same ribbon. Use hot glue to attach it to the bottom of the ribbon loop.
More Christmas Wreath Inspiration
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Laurie @ Vin'yet Etc. says
Wow Sarah, I love your wreath! I’m a bit of a sliced wood addict, strangely! And this wreath perfectly fits into that addiction! Pinning and sharing! It’s awesome to be in this wreath hop with you. 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks Laurie! I have been saving these mini slices since last Christmas, so I’m glad I finally decided on a project. Can’t wait to check out your wreath post too… it was a great hop!
PS – I hear you’re only a few hours from me! I love finding new people close(ish) to me!
Christina @ The DIY Mommy says
This is so very pretty! Love its simplicity and that black & white bow is fantastic!
Sarah says
Thanks! You would not believe how many times I had to tie that to get it perfect!
Colleen Pastoor says
I love how simple this is! It could be kept up all fall and winter since it’s not too ‘christmasy’ 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks! That’s what I was going for! It’s a little unlike my bold colorful style, but I like it too 🙂
Meagan says
Love the black and white ribbon against the wood grain – so simple and beautiful!
Cheers,
Meagan
Sarah says
Thanks Meagan! I love your wreath too, I can’t wait to get a free second so I can check out everyone else’s post!
Dannyelle @ www.lifeisaparty.ca says
I really like your wreath, so pretty and simple and rustic -everything I love.
Sarah says
Thanks! I was wondering if it was too simple – I’m not usually good with streamlining!
dani@lifeovereasy says
So pretty! I love to add a rustic touch to my Christmas decor – this would be perfect.
Sarah says
Thank you! I can’t wait to head over and check out your post as well!
Thea says
I so agree with you. It is a simple, elegant and rustic wreath but I will add one more descriptor and that it is fabulous too! Your instructions with the photographs were very clear. It shows that you are a teacher! Well done!
Ariel says
Well done 🙂 The wood is great touch, and I might have to do it myself!
Caylee says
Super cute! Do you have an idea how many slices you used?
Sarah says
Hi! I’m not sure how many individual slices, but I would say about half of that large mason jar… if that gives you an idea!