DIY Interchangeable Hoop Wreath

Changing up your front porch décor each season or holiday doesn’t have to be pricey. In fact, it could be as simple as reusing the same items over and over again with the addition of inexpensive florals to create this easy DIY interchangeable hoop wreath.

Creating my original hoop wreath cost me less than $20. As the seasons change or I get the itch to change things around (whichever comes first), switching out my wreath costs me anywhere between $5 and $10 depending on which florals I choose.

Much more budget-friendly than buying a whole new wreath each time.

In fact, for this season’s switch, I spent a grand total of $2 because I chose to reuse the same greenery and found a couple of floral stems to use at Dollar Tree.

Supplies

To create an interchangeable hoop wreath of your own, you will need:

–a metal hoop (this is the size I used but there are different sizes available depending on your taste and where it will hang)

-various floral and greenery stems (for this season I used Eucalyptus, Lamb’s Ear, yellow Queen Anne’s lace, and blue Lilac stems)

–green floral wire

–wire cutter (I use a small pair of long nose pliers but scissors will work in a pinch, they just require more force to cut the wire)

Start With A Rough Draft

To begin, I snip the individual florals or greenery stems off the main bush (if necessary) but leave the stems long until I decide on a layout. In order to determine the layout, I lay the hoop on a flat surface and place the stems on it in a rough draft of what I envision the final product to look like.

Start with the stems that will be on the outermost part of the arrangement and then layer the other stems from there. The last stems that should be placed are the focal florals in the middle.

By placing the stems in a “rough draft” before wiring them in place, it enables me to make any adjustments without having to undo any portion of the wreath once I begin.

Wire it Down

Once I’m satisfied with the layout, I sit the floral stems to the side (keeping them in the layout I want) and start wiring the bottom layer in place. I’ve seen others use string for this part, however, I prefer the florals wire because it’s easier to remove when I want to redo my wreath and blends in with the color of the stems. I use roughly an inch-and-a-half piece of wire for each stem just to ensure I’m able to wrap it tightly around the stem several times.

Once I have the stems wired to the hoop, then I use the snips to trim off any excess. As I continue to layer the stems and florals, I wire the stem on top to both the hoop and the floral stem below it just for a little extra security. (As you build the stems on top of each other, you may want to use longer pieces of wire. If the piece is too long, you can always trim it after it’s wrapped).

For the centermost flowers, I wire them in place a little differently so that lay perpendicular to the hoop base instead of parallel like the other stems. In order to do this, I take a longer piece of wire and wrap it tightly around the stem several times very close to the flower or bloom and then trim the stem as close as possible without causing it to fall out of the wire casing I’ve created. Then I wrap the wire around the hoop.

Once all the stems are in place, I go through and make any necessary adjustments to ensure everything is in the place I want it and the stems and wires are barely visible.

Hang It Up!

Because we have a glass storm door, I use a simple suction cup hook to hang my wreath. Of course, any wreath hanger would work as well though I do recommend using one that isn’t too big or bulky since the metal hoop is thinner.

One word of advice: the hoop will be heavier where the florals are attached. This will cause it to automatically slide on the hanger so that the florals are at the bottom. If you want it to hang asymmetrically, you simply need to add a stopper of some sort on the hoop itself to prevent sliding. An easy solution is to add two beads of hot glue on either side of where you want the hook to be (hot glue can easily be removed and won’t be visible from far away). You can also wrap wire in those places or glue on a decorative element such as wood beads.

Change It Up

Whenever you’re ready to switch up your wreath, all you have to buy are new floral stems. Then, remove the wires holding everything in place and redo the wreath.

From start to finish, it typically takes me about half an hour to disassemble my old wreath and reassemble a new wreath.

Most of the florals I use come from Walmart or Dollar Tree. I do occasionally purchase some from Hobby Lobby (especially if I’m looking for something very specific) but only when they’re on sale. You can also buy florals on Amazon, though it’s much more affordable if you’re buying in bulk.

For more of my easy DIY projects, check out my DIY & Home Decor page!