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This DIY wire coat hanger Christmas wreath is made from foraged clippings and is the perfect way to add some simple and inexpensive holiday decor to your home.
Today’s DIY is for those that really don’t want to spend a fortune on a new wreath for the home but still want to bring some Christmas cheer into their space. This coat hanger wreath project is the prettiest little accent for the season! If you’re looking for a bolder look, try this ornament wreath instead.
Related: 10 DIY Christmas Wreaths You’ll Want to Make.
If you regularly get dry cleaning done, then you probably have a ton of those wire clothes hangers with the little cardboard piece on the bottom. My husband hoards them like it’s his job so finding one for this Christmas wreath craft was no problem at all!
The only thing with this particular type of wire hangers is that they are not wire all around, so they won’t work for certain wreaths that require the full wire hanger. But fear not! That is why I devised this great idea for you so that you can rid yourself of this pesky hangers and make something beautiful in the process.
Materials
Here’s what you’ll need to complete this easy project!
- 1 Wire Hanger
- Green Floral Wire
- Scissors/wire snips
- Foraged tree clippings (I cut some clippings from the Cedar & Blue Spruces in my yard!)
- Ribbon of choice (I used green velvet from the dollar store)
The best part about this project is you can truly use what you have. It might even be fun to take your kids with you outside to explore and see what greenery you can find!
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How To Make the Christmas Wreath
Let’s make this simple wreath together!
1. Divide Greenery in Half and Shape Upwards
First, divide greenery into two bunches. Arrange it with the stems on the bottom, and arrange the bundles on each side so that they arch upward to form a wreath shape (do not secure to the wire hanger yet).
2. Secure with Green Floral Wire
Secure the greenery with GREEN floral wire where the ends meet. I’m using silver to make it easier for you to see what I’m doing but you will be able to see it in the finished product if it’s not green.
3. Add Contrast
Add some depth and a change of color to the wreath by adding an alternative kind of greenery to the middle. Blue spruce is a pretty accent. Just be careful because it’s really spikey!
4. Position Hanger Above Greenery
Next, gently position the wire frame hanger above the greenery.
5. Secure Greenery to Wire
Taking more floral wire, start securing the pieces to the hanger so that they begin to form a wreath shape. Don’t secure all the pieces, you’ll want to leave some bits out front to cover the wire.
6. Form Wreath Shape
Using your fingers, shape the greenery into a wreath form to hide any bare spots. Don’t be too finicky about positioning and securing. Just get the overall circular shape. The imperfections and natural look are what make this wreath so pretty!
7. Trim Branches
This step is optional and will depend on how short you cut the greenery to begin with. Once everything is secure, if you need to, trim the branches to help shape the wreath. I preferred leaving the top of the wreath a little more short and bare, but that is totally up to you.
8. Hot Glue Ribbon
Finally, use a hot glue gun and attach a ribbon to the front to cover the wire. Hang it up and enjoy its natural beauty!
This Christmas craft has been a favorite in our house and I know you’ll love it, too. Let me know in the comments if you recreate this fun tutorial. Happy crafting!
DIY Wire Hanger Wreath
A simple but beautiful evergreen wreath for the holidays made with foraged clippings and a dry cleaning wire hanger.
Materials
- Wire Hanger (dry cleaner variety with the card board bottom)
- Green Floral Wire
- Foraged tree clippings (I cut some clippings from the Cedar & Blue Spruces in my yard!)
- Ribbon of choice (I used green velvet)
Tools
- Scissors/wire snips
Instructions
- Divide greenery into two bunches. Arrange with the stems on the bottom, arrange the bundles on each side so that they arches upward to form a wreath shape (do not secure to the wire hanger yet).
- Secure the two bunches of greenery with green floral wire where the ends meet.
- Add spruce, holly or another time of greenery in a different color to add contrast. Secure with more wire.
- With the wire hanger flat on the table, lay the greenery directly below it. . Taking more floral wire, start securing the pieces to the hanger so that they begin to form a wreath shape. Don't secure all the pieces, you'll want to leave some bits out front to cover the wire.
- Don't be too finicky about positioning and securing. Just get the overall shape. The imperfections and natural look are what make this wreath so pretty!
- When everything is secure, you can always trim the branches to help shape the wreath.
- Finally, hot glue a ribbon to the front to cover the wire, hang it up and enjoy its natural beauty!
So lovely and such a sweet wreath! I’d love to include this post in in a round-up. I’ll email you!
So very sweet!
So clever and absolutely beautiful!
This is so pretty and I love the whimsy the coat hanger adds! XO
This is an awesome way to reuse those things!
Thanks Ellen! It sure beats adding them to a landfill!
I love this Jenna! I’m all about the fresh greenery, so glad you shared this. :) These would be super cute hanging in my family room bay window. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks Amanda!