The first decoration I put up for Christmas is a wreath. I love a gorgeous wreath on the front door, walls, mirrors, windows, chairs, etc.

Making your own wreath is so much fun; you can customize it to fit your taste.

I will be sharing how to make this adorable dried orange slice wreath, as well as more wreath ideas at the end.

Dried orange wreath with velvet ribbon — Orange slice wreath

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Wreath Supplies

Using dried orange slices and velvet ribbons for decorating adds a vintage style; however, using the macrame hoop as the form gives it a hip vibe.

Craft supplies on a craft mat — Wreath supplies

Metal wreath form
Wire cutters
Wire
Dried orange slices
Velvet ribbon
Scissors
Hot glue and glue sticks
Needle nose pliers

How to Dried Orange Wreath

The first step to creating a wreath is planning the design. I like to bend the wire of the floral picks to form them into a metal form shape.

Attaching greenery to a metal hoop — Attaching greenery

Next, attach the floral/greenery to the metal form with wire.

Wiring on the eucalyptus to the metal hoop — Adding eucalyptus

Then, attach the next pick over the first one using wire.

Orange slices placed on the wreath to plan the final placement — Planning the orange slice placement

Using hot glue to attach orange slices — Attach orange slices

The size of your form and the amount and placement of your greenery will predict the space available for your dried orange slices.

Glue one on either side of the center area. Then glue the last orange in the center of the other oranges.

Velvet ribbon is an understated elegance for this easy natural wreath, making it a great choice for a Christmas wreath.

You can make a bow the same way you tie a bow on a shoe, or you can get fancy and make a d ouble or triple-loop bow.

After you make the bow run a wire through the back of it so you can attach it to the form. You can use the wire to make a wire loop as a hanger or use a piece of ribbon for the wreath hanger.

Adding wire through bow knot — Bow with wire

I glued pieces of leftover ribbon to the underside of the orange slice to cover the holes.

Finished wreath on a craft table — Dried orange slice wreath

Orange Wreath

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Materials

Metal form
Dried orange slices
velvet ribbon
Greenery

Tools

Wire cutters
Hot glue
Wire
Needle nose pilers

Instructions

The first step to creating a wreath is planning the design. I like to bend the wire of the floral picks to form them into a metal form shape.

Next, attach the floral/greenery to the metal form with wire.

Then, attach the next pick over the first one using wire.

The size of your form and the amount and placement of your greenery will predict the space available for your dried orange slices.

Glue one on either side of the center area. Then, glue the last orange in the center of the other oranges.

Velvet ribbon is an understated elegance for this easy natural wreath, making it a great choice for a Christmas wreath.

You can make a bow the same way you tie a bow on a shoe, or you can get fancy and make a doubled ouble or triple-loop bow.

After you make the bow, run a wire through the back of it so you can attach it to the form. You can use the wire to make a wire loop as a hanger or use a piece of ribbon for the wreath hanger.

I glued pieces of leftover ribbon to the underside of the orange slice to cover the holes.

More Christmas Wreath Ideas

Simple DIY anise star wreath. This anise star wreath has a vintage look. The dusty blue velvet ribbon compliments the brown anise and is fabulous hung on her display cabinet.

Natural star anise wreath with blue bow — Star anise wreath

Learn how to make a traditional evergreen-style wreath with a gorgeous plaid bow.

Traditional evergreen wreath with a plaid ribbon bow — evergreen wreath

I wanted to include a fresh (live) wreath idea for Christmas. This festive live Christmas wreath can be enjoyed all year.

Fresh succulent wreath with berries — succulent wreath

What could be better than the scent of fresh balsam at Christmas? Learn how to create these adorable mini Christmas window wreaths.

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Merry Christmas,

Kippi

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Thursday 22nd of August 2024

Couple of questions: Do you use real or faux greenery? If faux, what is the best source? And for ribbon, what is your best source for ribbon? I’m thinking Michael’s perhaps?

CoCo

Tuesday 28th of November 2023

So many beautiful wreaths, Kippi! I know they must smell amazing and I love all the different ribbons you chose for each one too. They're really pretty! Hope your holiday season is filled with all good things, CoCo

Natasha Mairs

This is so pretty!! Very minimalist and easy to make x

Sonya

Thursday 23rd of November 2023

Kippi I love your dried fruit and eucalyptus wreath. I think this is good for the holidays and through winter. Saving for to try later. Happy holidays.

Marie

Wednesday 22nd of November 2023

This turned out so pretty! I love the way the ribbon color matches the orange slices. Hope you have a Merry Christmas!