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.
DIY Wire Coat Hanger Wreath
Well folks, it’s time for my first Christmas post of the season! If you’re not ready for all things merry & bright, I won’t be offended. As a blogger, I have to start sharing these things early so that when you’re ready to start decorating, you’ve got all the inspiration you need! Today’s fun & simple Christmas craft is part of the Seasonal Simplicity series that’s hosted each season by Krista of The Happy Housie. Be sure to read right to the end and click through to all the other bloggers sharing their wreaths and other Christmas crafts!
If you regularly get dry cleaning done, then you probably have a ton of those wire coat 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 problem with these 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 tutorial for you so that you can rid yourself of this pesky hangers and make something beautiful in the process.
What You’ll Need
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- 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)
How To Make the Christmas Wreath
Start by dividing your greenery in half. Try to arrange it so that it arches upwards. Once it is attached to the wire frame, this will form the circular shape of your wreath.
Secure the greenery with GREEN floral wire. 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.
If you want to add some depth and a change of color to the wreath, blue spruce is a pretty accent. Just be careful because it’s really spikey!
Next, gently position the hanger above the greenery. 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!
Don’t forget to save this post to you Pinterest so that you can easily find it once you’re ready to make it for yourself…
Now it’s time to see what my friends have made to kick start the season!
How to Flock a Christmas Tree at The Happy Housie
DIY Asymmetrical Wreath at Rooms FOR Rent
DIY Christmas Countdown at Lolly Jane
Christmas Gingerbread Cookie Wreath at Sincerely Marie, Designs
Clock turned Holiday Shadow Box at Confessions of a Serial DIYer
How to Make a Fleece Cone Christmas Tree at Happy Happy Nester
How to Make a Holiday Scrabble Letter Board at Tatertots & Jello
Simple & Natural Wire Hanger Christmas Wreath at Jenna Kate at Home
Kringle’s Cookie Co Christmas Kitchen Sign at Tauni Everett
Easy Advent Countdown Calendar at Jamie Costiglio
French Country Christmas Wreath Printables at Designthusiasm
Copper And Gold Mason Jars DIY at Shabbyfufu
DIY Christmas Crackers at So Much Better With Age
Star Christmas Tree Garland at On Sutton Place
Easy Fringe Napkins for Your Holiday Table at Satori Design for Living
DIY Real Christmas Wreath at Clean and Scentsible
Birch Candle Holders at Finding Silver Pennies
Homemade Dry Holiday Potpourri at TIDBITS
Modern Traditional Christmas Countdown Calendar at Rambling Renovators
Embroidery Hoop Christmas Wreaths at Town and Country Living
Quick & Easy Floating Candles for Your Christmas Centerpiece at Home.Made.Lovely
Glass Filled Ornaments at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Ombré Bottle Brush Tree DIY at Modern Glam
Modern Boho Christmas Wreath at Life is a Party
How To Easily Make A DIY Eucalyptus Wreath at Inspiration for Moms
String Art Christmas Stocking Holders at The Turquoise Home
DIY Holiday Pennant- Two Ways at Lemon Thistle
Vintage Christmas Bell Garland at Willow Street Interiors
DIY Modern Christmas Sign at Love Create Celebrate
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!
So clever and inexpensive. I have a lot of that greenery where I live! Thank you for joining the blog hop and sharing Jenna.
Thanks for having me, Krista!
Ok, this is just GORGEOUS!!! I love how simple yet stunning this is!
Thanks so much, Ashley! xo
What a great idea! Using a wire hanger was brilliant!
Hugs, Jamie
Thanks so much, friend! xo
Jenna I’m running outside right now to gather greens. Such a great idea to use what you have on hand, it’s perfect.
Thanks so much, Jaimie! xo
So pretty with the greenery! And I love the hanger at the top! Pinned
xoxo
Thanks Jennifer!
Who knew coat hangers could look so rad! Love it!!
haha thanks Lindsay!