Fall Grapevine Wreath with Pine Cone Flowers {Take Two}

When I finished making my first pine cone flower wreath I just couldn't chance hanging it outside on my front door so it was back to the drawing board.  This new version is very similar to the first (still loving the pine cone flowers) but it should withstand the wind and the rain a little better! :)

(The first version is still my favorite.)

Click here for the post on the wreath pictured above, which includes a tutorial on how to make and paint pine cone flowers.

Fall Grapevine Wreath Supplies

Grapevine Wreath

Wood Letter

Ribbon

Pine cones

Three Berry Sprigs

Craft Wire

Hot Glue Gun and Glue

Craft Paint and Brush

Twigs

 Two Large Wreath Magnets (optional)

Clear Matte Acrylic Sealer (optional)

A few things about this wreath...

• The grapevine wreath and berry sprigs are from JoAnn Fabrics.  I paid $2.50 for the grapevine wreath with a 50% off coupon and the berry sprigs were on clearance for $1 each.


• The flowers and berries are glued to the sticks, but not to the grapevine.  I used wire to attach them so that I can use the wreath again for another holiday if I want.  (I don't have a lot of extra space to store large holiday items like this.)

• I couldn't find twigs that were exactly the right shape that I needed so I broke some twigs apart and then hot glued them back together in the shapes that I needed. 


• The wood letter was on clearance for $3.  It was white and I spray painted it black (to match the shutters on the house) and then distressed the edges with sandpaper.


• The wreath is currently hanging on my front door with heavy duty wreath magnets (also found at JoAnn's) but I'm not sure if this is the best way because eventually the grapevine may just pull out or stretch.  I may change and use a wreath hanger at the top of the wreath instead.

• To protect the paint on the flowers you can spray them with a clear matte acrylic spray.  (I forgot to and still need to spray mine.)

A few of you told me you were gathering pine cones to make pine cone flowers.  If you've finished your project and posted about it, leave a link to your post in a comment (if you'd like).  I'd love to see it!

Have a great day!

I'm sharing my wreath at these fabulous parties!

Tator Tots and Jello   Funky Junk Interiors

My Repurposed Life   House of Hepworths   The Shabby Creek Cottage   Lil' Luna