DIY, DIY Crafts, Halloween, Holidays · October 13, 2014

How to Make a Halloween Wreath {it’s easy and adorable}

Now that I have kids, I find that I LOVE Halloween. And being a DIYer, I couldn't let Halloween go by without making a DIY Halloween wreath! I am SUPER excited to show you how to make a Halloween wreath for less than $6.00. First, let me show you the end result {I am totally in love with it}. This post contains some affiliate links. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.

How to Make a Halloween Wreath:

Materials Needed:

Letters. I found my thick, paper type letters at Michael's for $1.39 each.
Ribbon. I had left over orange ribbon from a past project.
Glue Gun
Chalkboard Paint {I used Valspar chalkboard paint for this project, but I also love and have used the Rustoleum brand a lot–that is what I used for my girls' chalkboard wall in their playroom}
Paint brush
White chalk

Steps:

1) If you are like me and can't find any “O” letters at your craft store, you will have to start by cutting the tail off of your “Q” letters :)

2) Next, paint all your letters with your chalkboard paint. Mine required 3 thin coats. They dry quickly.

3) Once your letters are fully coated and have dried, turn them over an attach your ribbon with your glue gun. {PS- it helps if you have a super cute assistant to help you figure out the placement of your ribbon like I did}.

4) Now, “prime” your letters with chalk by rubbing chalk all over the letters and then rubbing it off with an eraser.

5) Finally, draw whatever Halloween sketches you want! Trust me, I am no artist, and I managed to draw a spider, some spider webs, a tree, bat, a witches hat and some ghosts. You can do it, I promise.

That's it! Isn't it easy and adorable?! What is your favorite Halloween wreath that you have ever seen? If you want to save this tutorial for later, why not pin it?

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Comments

Erica says
October 17, 2014 at 3:00 pm
So cute! Love how it’s non the traditional wreath form and is something fun and different! I bet the trick or treaters will love it!
- Tasha A. says
  October 20, 2014 at 8:27 pm
  Thank you, Erica! It was such an easy project and I am seriously loving it!
Katie @ Upcycled Treasures says
October 16, 2014 at 8:30 am
Tasha, I love chalkboards and I LOVE this wreath! Pinned!
- Tasha A. says
  October 16, 2014 at 8:23 pm
  Thanks so much, Katie!
Krista @ the happy housie says
October 15, 2014 at 11:06 pm
I love this Tasha- something about chalkboards just screams Halloween (and BOO!). You were right- too cute!
- Tasha A. says
  October 16, 2014 at 8:24 pm
  Thank you, Krista! I am so happy with out how turned out and my girls love it!
Sarah @ Little Red Brick House says
October 15, 2014 at 1:01 pm
This is the cutest idea ever, Tasha! I love that you can write on the letters!
- Tasha A. says
  October 16, 2014 at 8:25 pm
  Thanks so much, Sarah! I am so glad I painted them with chalkboard paint. Being able to write on them makes them totally customizable!
[email protected] says
October 14, 2014 at 9:08 am
So easy and so cool, Tasha- Love it! ♥
- Tasha A. says
  October 14, 2014 at 8:10 pm
  Thank you, sweet friend!
Melissa @ HOUSEography says
October 13, 2014 at 8:57 pm
Super cute!! My kids would love this :)
- Tasha A. says
  October 13, 2014 at 9:07 pm
  Thank you, Melissa! It was so easy and I am soooo happy with how it turned out!
chris aka monkey says
October 13, 2014 at 8:34 pm
it is so so cute and easy i love it……. my most favorite wreath i’ve seen this year was made by dria of dio blog white feathers with a white owl so awesome http://diohomeimprovements.com/blog/2014/09/29/anthropologie-knockoff-diy-owl-wreath/
hope this link works xx
- Tasha A. says
  October 13, 2014 at 9:07 pm
  Thank you, Chris! Oh my goodness, that wreath is amazing! Thanks for sharing that link with me. I am pinning it for sure!!!!
Kristi says
October 13, 2014 at 11:50 am
SUCH a fun idea Tasha!!! My little guy would love this! It’ll be such a hit with the trick-or-treaters for sure!!!
- Tasha A. says
  October 13, 2014 at 8:06 pm
  Thank you, Kristi! I am totally in love with it and it was so simple!