Foraged Fall Wreath with Sweetgum Balls
Today I'm going to show you how to make a foraged fall wreath using the balls from a Sweetgum tree. You can whip up this easy and inexpensive craft in under 30 minutes.
Foraged Fall Wreath with Sweetgum Balls:
It's been a while since I've posted a craft idea here on Inspired by Charm. Today, I'm excited to be back with my Seasons of Home blogger friends to share beautiful, and frugal seasonal decor ideas with you. I'm making a foraged fall wreath with supplies from my yard. My blogger friends are also sharing their budget-friendly decor and craft ideas with you. Once you're done here, be sure to click through all of the links at the end of this post to check out everyone's festive projects and spaces.
Every couple of weeks from now until Christmas, the Seasons of Home blogger group (hosted by the uber-talented Kristen of Elle Claire Blog) will offer ideas to help you get your home ready and decorated for the season. This week our theme is budget-friendly or foraged fall style. I was especially excited about this theme because a few weeks ago when my mom was visiting, I mentioned to her that I didn't love the Sweetgum tree on my property because it drops all of these golf-ball-size balls on everything. She immediately said, "You should make a wreath out of those!"
I agreed. So when the theme for this week's series was presented, I went outside, gathered a bag of those Sweetgum balls, and got to work.
Where to get Sweetgum Balls?
Now, before I show you how to make this wreath, let me say I do realize that some folks might not have a Sweetgum tree in their yard. I did a little research, however, and found that you can buy Sweetgum balls online, and they are fairly inexpensive. You can find them here on Etsy andhere on eBay. Just do a little digging for the best deal. At one point, I saw someone selling 200 for $4.99.
Once you have your Sweetgum balls, you only need a few other supplies.
How to Make Forged Fall Wreath with Sweetgum Balls:
You will need:
To begin, trim the long stems from the Sweetgum balls.
Then hot glue the Sweetgum balls to the interior of the wreath. To do this, place a dollop of glue on each ball and firmly but gently press it on the wreath to ensure it adheres.
Continue adding Sweetgum balls with hot glue until you fill the interior of the wreath. Then, repeat the process on the exterior of the wreath.
Whether you use an 8" or a 10" wreath, I found that you'll need two more rows of Sweetgum balls around the top of the wreath. I found it best to work back and forth between the two rows as you make your way around the wreath. This will give you an even look.
Once you've done this, make sure that all of the Sweetgum balls are firmly attached. Add a bit more hot glue if any feel loose. Also, take a few minutes to remove hot glue strings. I found a pair of tweezers to help in removing the glue strings that got stuck between the spikes on the balls.
Once you're finished with that, attach a piece of wire to the back of the wreath to hang it or use a piece of satin ribbon like I did. I hot glued my ribbon to the back of the wreath.
And that's it! Aren't the wreaths beautiful? It took me under 20 minutes to make the smaller one and under 30 minutes to make the larger one. So quick and easy.
And I need to be candid with you - I'm probably the only blogger who hasn't started decorating for fall. (Don't tell the others. It's our secret.) But that will likely change this week when I put these wreaths in a more festive fall setting, I'll be certain to update you and this post with how they look. I plan to take you on a fall tour of my home in a couple of weeks so I'm guessing you'll see the wreaths again when I do that.
Looking for more fall craft ideas? Try these:
In the meantime, I'm digging the way they look hanging from the peg rail of my new entryway cabinetry. I love their color and don't get me started on the beautiful texture. It's something only Mother Nature could provide.
Who knew that what I thought was a nuisance in my front yard could be turned into a stunning foraged fall wreath? I'm so thankful to my mom for this idea. I think I need to also make her a wreath!
Seasons of Home Budget-Friendly Fall Decor:
Now, for additional frugal, foraged, and festive fall ideas, check out all of the links below. I know you're going to find inspiration in what these talented bloggers have created.
Happy Fall!
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