How To Make A Floral Spring Wreath With Dried Flowers

If you’re looking for a way to bring spring cheer to your home, try making a dried flower wreath! This is an excellent way to add pops of colors to your fireplace mantel or living room for the spring season – before fresh flowers are available. I’ll show you how easy it is to make your own spring wreaths that bring the beauty of nature inside, even during the winter months.   

Dried vs. Faux flowers

Growing and drying your own flowers takes a lot of time and effort. Why go to all the trouble when you can just buy fake flowers at the store? Personally, I don’t like plastic in general and am trying to move away from using it altogether. This is harder to do than I initially thought it would be, but small steps toward a more sustainable lifestyle have a big impact over time! Growing and drying flowers is just one way to provide yourself with a beautiful product that contributes to a more natural life.  

How to make a spring wreath

Supplies you need:

• wreath frame – I used an 8″ metal hoop
• dried flowers – 10-20 stems will fit inside an 8″ hoop
• twine
• scissors or snips
• super glue (optional)
• floral spray (optional)

Instructions:

• 1. Gather all of your supplies.
• 2. Attach twine to your hoop by securing on one side with a knot. Then wind the twine through the hoop alternating in an over/under pattern about 10 times. 
• 3. Tie off the end with another knot. 

• 4. This step is optional, but I tied 2 short pieces of twine on both edges to help hold everything together.
• 5. Twine has a tendency to come undone, so I added a drop of super glue to all the knots.

• 6. Next, choose your flowers and the order you want them in. I chose to vary the sizes and colors throughout.

• 7. You will gently weave the stems through the twine in an over/under pattern, alternating every flower. So, if the first is over/under then make the second one under/over, etc.

• 8. It’s important that you work from one side to the other, and don’t try to go back to fill in gaps. I learned this the hard way. The flowers are very delicate and break easily. 

• 9. Continue adding flowers this way until the entire width of the twine is full.

• 10. Make any last adjustments, and then cut all the ends of the stems to your desired length.

How to care for your dried floral spring wreath

Dried floral wreaths require the utmost care in order to get the longest life out of them.

You can spray your wreath with a floral spray that will help to reduce shedding as well as prolong the vibrant colors of your dried flowers.

These are not suited for outdoor use as a front door wreath because direct sunlight will cause the colors to fade. Wind also causes damage to dried flowers, so you will want to keep your wreath inside. Try not to display dried florals in areas they will get bumped into or where pets can reach them. Besides pets tearing up your flowers, many types are also poisonous to animals. Avoid direct sunlight and excessive humidity.

Other types of seasonal wreaths

Summer wreaths are lovely with fresh flowers. They typically don’t last very long, but you can extend the life of the flowers with reusable floral tubes.

A grapevine wreath is perfect for fall. Just layer in any end of season grasses, seed pods, or flowers for a rustic look.

Holiday wreaths are typically made with evergreen branches. Add other winter elements like pinecones, berries, or red flowers for a festive touch. 

Other dried floral wreaths

A dried lavender wreath would be a perfect addition to add subtle fragrance to a small area of your home. 

Dried hydrangea wreaths are beautiful, and I would love to make one someday. They remind me of an English cottage, and that is the aesthetic I’m working on creating in our home.

In conclusion

I hope this gave you some ideas to make your own dried floral wreath with flowers you grow in your garden or can source locally. If you make one, tag me on Instagram – I’d love to see it!

I currently have DIY wreath kits available for purchase with flowers I grew in our garden during 2024. If you’re interested in one of those, send me an email for all the details!