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I am all about being cozy and comfortable at this time of year. Lately, farmhouse, buffalo plaid, and other rustic Christmas decorations have really been calling my name. They just have the hygge feeling about them. That’s why I love this DIY sweater wreath so much!
I just look at it and feel that warm snuggly feeling. It makes me think of fireplaces, hot cocoa, and enjoying the snowfall – from the comfort of my couch! I picture being hunkered down with a good book while Christmas songs play in the background. Ahhhh! Best of all, this is a super easy craft project. You can easily make it in under 30 minutes.

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How to Make a DIY Sweater Wreath

Materials Needed:
Many of these items can be found at your local dollar store! I’ve also included Amazon links so you can order them to be delivered right to your door if you prefer –
Foam wreath form
Plush owl ornament (or item of your choice)
Candle ring or other festive floral items
Pine cone floral items
Sweater – check thrift stores if you don’t have any in your own closet that you’re getting rid of!
Scissors
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Floral wire
Wire cutters
You can find these items at Amazon:
FloraCraft XT16W Extruded Styrofoam Wreath, 16FloraCraft STYROFOAM Wreath Form: 13.8 inch Ring, White, 1 Piece
Darware My Forest Friends Christmas Ornament Set (6-Piece Set); Plush Holiday Animal Tree Decoration Set with Baby Woodland Creatures: Fox, Raccoon, Squirrel, Porcupine, Deer & Owl
Kurt Adler Plush Brown Owl Ornament
Christmas Lively Simulation Snowy White Plush Owl Animal Tree Hanging Festival Gift Brush Pendant Ornaments Xmas Decor Prop
Burlap Owl Christmas Tree Ornaments – Set of 2
Dreampark Christmas Tree Ornaments, 6 Pack Xmas Plush Hanging Ornaments Holiday Party Decor Festive Season Pendant – Santa/Snowman/Reindeer Ornaments for Christmas Tree Decorations
Set of 2 (Two) 3-inch Beaded Berry Wreath Candlering Candle Napkin Ring Christmas Red Green
2 Pcs Artificial Snowy Cedar and Berry Candle Rings Christmas Candle Holder Rings Faux Cedar Twigs Wreath Mini Window Mirror Wreaths 12.6
16 Pack Artificial Christmas Picks Assorted Red Berry Picks Stems Faux Pine Picks Spray with Pinecones Apples Holly Leaves for Christmas Floral Arrangement Wreath Winter Holiday Season Décor
White Christmas Berries/Berry Stems w. Pine Branches & Artificial Pine Cones/White Holly Spray/Wreath Picks for Winter Décor, Holiday Crafts, Xmas Decorations/Decorative Pick
Larksilk Evergreen Pine and Holly Berry Pick with Ball, Red Berries, Decorative Gift Box, Christmas Tree and Wreath Ornament, Winter, Xmas Holiday Décor, Red, 12-Pack
Red Cardinal Birds on a Wooden Stick – Cardinal Floral Picks – Set of 12 Birds Attached to Stems – Red Birds Centerpieces – Christmas DIY – Ornament Holiday Décor
Red Berry Stems Pine Branches Evergreen Berries Décor 8 PCS – Artificial Pine Cones Branch for Christmas Craft Wreath Pick & Winter Holiday Floral Picks Holly Stem for Decoration DIY Xmas Crafts
Htmeing Small Artificial Pine Picks for Christmas Flower Arrangements Wreaths and Holiday Decorations (10 pcs)
Natural Pinecones with Floral Pick – 2 Inch Pinecones with 5
Felice Arts 12 pcs Artificial Pine Picks for Christmas, Mixed Small Fake Pine Needles Red Berries and Pinecones Simulated Plastic Bouquet for Christmas Decor Gift Wrappings Greenery Garland
Cooraby 20 Pieces 2 Inch Christmas Natural Pine Cones Snow Tipped Natural Pine Cone with 5 Inch Green Wired Pick for Christmas Tree Decoration Home Party Holiday Decor
Westcott 8
AdTech 0453 2-Temp Dual Temperature Hot Glue Gun Full Size, White
AdTech 10 inch Hot Sticks Full-Size Multi-Temp 5-lb BOX All-Purpose Glue Sticks-7/16 X10 5lb, Clear
Mod Podge Hot Glue Gun Finger Caps, Original Version
Cousin Craft & Jewelry Making Tool Kit, 3-Piece
FloraCraft Floral Wire Cutter 6.5 Inch Green
Darice Paddle Wire, 22-Gauge, Green, 38 Yards
Instructions:

Cut sweater to fit around wreath – cutting horizontally along the bottom of the sweater is a great place to start.


Wrap the sweater around the wreath and glue into place, keeping the seasm at the back of the wreath and not visible from the front.


Cut candle ring florals in half, removing any extra unnecessary plastic. Tie to wreath with floral wire. These can also be glued instead, if you’d prefer. I find that this looks really nice when it’s on one side of the wreath, allowing the pretty sweater to show.


Glue on the owl, pine cones, and additional floral sprigs as desired.

How to finish off your wreath
To create a hanger, wrap a piece of floral wire around the wreath in the position desired and create a loop. If the sweater is ribbed, it makes it pretty easy to hide the wire in between the ribs. You could also wrap the wire with a piece of sweater to help it blend in better.

Other options include: using ribbon in place of the wire loop or to cover the wire or pushing a loop of floral wire into the back of the wreath. In this case, I would dip the end of the loop into a bit of glue before inserting the wire into the wreath to add extra security.
PRO TIP: For hanging a wreath that has decorations on one side, hold the wreath on an extended finger and see where it balances so decorations are centered. Tie on hanger at this point.

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maria says
This is a great upcycle, love the owl touch
Cherryl Ehlenburg says
I have been wanting to make one of these! I really like the color and texture of the sweater you chose!
Super Mom - No Cape! says
Awwww… that’s is adorable!! That wreath with it’s little owl is sure to brighten a person’s day.