Let’s make a gorgeous DIY wood bead wreath. It is the perfect spring wreath. Decorating with wreaths is not just for your front door anymore. However, I hang a homemade wreath on my front door every day and on holidays, but I also use them inside my house to decorate for holidays and every day. Since I enjoy making wreaths, I DIY wreaths for every occasion. I wanted to share this super easy wreath tutorial.
Over the years, I have taught many wreaths making classes, and I hope to share something new to inspire you to try out this unique style of wreath making. I have been working on my daughter’s bedroom makeover, and it needed some whimsical Boho decor; therefore, I decided to make a pretty peony wreath with wood beads.
Romantic Boho minimalist wood bead wreath with peonies and succulents
How to Make a Wreath Step by Step
Gathering my supplies took longer than creating this simple wreath. Therefore, this wreath took under an hour.
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Things needed to make a wreath:
The first step when making a wreath is selecting your form, and for this one, I choose flatform; however, you can use other formats.
The next step is to gather your florals, greenery, and ribbon (you can find lots of choices in craft stores.)
Supplies
Now it’s time to get crafting.
Tip: I made a fun video of my hubby cutting the balls; you can watch it HERE. Please like my Facebook page while you are there, so you don’t miss any of my new videos. If you want to save some money on the balls, you can buy them whole and cut them in half (like I did.)
Supplies to make a split ball wreath with peonies and succulents
I began attaching the split balls to the wreath form with hot glue (I used 16 split balls.) Placing them together as close as possible while creating a tight row of split balls leaves a space approximately 1/3 of the wreath form.
Gluing down the split balls to the wreath form takes only minutes
Note: you can use an embroidery hoop for the form; however, this form is easier to work use.
The split ball wreath is ready for floral and greenery
This wreath can be used as a front door wreath or inside your home all year, with a bow. You can transform it into a new look. I wanted it to be romantic and whimsical since it is for my daughter’s bedroom; thus, I used both peonies and succulents and the split balls.
Easily attach greenery with floral wire to wreath form
Note: if you attach all the floral and greenery with floral wire, you can easily change those elements for an updated look.
Wreath Hanger and Streamers
Ribbon and ball trim with the split wood wreath
I added the small pink ball trim as streamers to the bottom of the wreath for a Boho vibe.
Wreath floral and greenery
I am using a stapler to secure the ribbon loop together.
Velvet ribbon hanger for Boho wreath
This wreath needed a hanger for a bedroom wall; thus, I decided to use a pink velvet ribbon about 12 inches long. It wanted to slide into the space between the split balls; for that reason, I glued the crisscrossed staples to the back of one split ball to hold it in position. I am going to make another split ball wreath with a bow. You can find my post about bow making in this earlier post.
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That was a whirlwind of information, but it was super fun too. I hope you found some inspiration to make your wreath. I plan my Christmas wreath ideas using split balls for a different look and maybe one with pom-poms. You can see how I make easy pom poms in this earlier post.
Happy Spring DIY’ing,
Kippi
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Monica says
This is amazing! I may make one for my front entryway!
Kippi says
Thank you so much! I hope your new DIY spring wreath brings spring in a little faster.
Happy Spring,
Kippi
Karren Haller says
Well, now that is the cutest unique wreath I have seen this spring, a very crafty girl. I love the pink flowers too!
Be sure to stop by and share on #omhgww this week, the party is open to sharing your links!
I hope you have a great week!
Kippi says
Karren, thank you so much for your kind comment on my wooden bead spring wreath. I just love pink peonies and succulents on a wreath. You have made my day:)
Hugs,
Kippi
Pamela says
You are so clever, I thought these were wood spheres on a wire. This is wreath is absolutely adorable. It would fit in any age girl’s room!
Kippi says
Thank you so much for stopping by. I love a fresh spring wreath and this one has that organic feel, but yet it is minimalist too.
Happy Spring,
Kippi
Kathy says
This is just lovely. Thank you for posting this, I will be making this for my home!
Kippi says
Thank you so much. I love fresh new spring wreaths every year. This year I wanted something totally different so peonies, succulents, and wood beads it is!
Hugs,
Kippi
Stephanie Rutledge says
I love how this turned out, perfect for spring too.
Kippi says
Thank you so much. I love the wood bead wreaths so I had my hubby cut these balls in half to make a split ball wreath. You can see the video of him splitting them on my Instagram feed.
Hugs,
Kippi
Christy James says
This is gorgeous!! xoxo
Grandma's House DIY says
I love it! Thanks for sharing with us at the To Grandma’s house we go link party – I’ll be featuring you next week on my blog, Facebook and Instagram!
Paula Skulina says
Beautiful! I love how you added the beads to this and the flowers are so pretty.
Julie Briones says
Gorgeous wreath, Kippi! Pinned! Love those wooden balls as a base! So unique!
Valerie says
Love this design …. can you please share the size of the half balls? Thanks so much ?
Kippi says
Hello Valerie,
Those balls are 1.5 inches, however, you can order them already cut (please see the supplies list) and ready to use. It will be the fasted spring wreath you have ever made.
Happy spring,
Kippi
Julie says
That’s just gorgeous. like the other commenters I just assumed this was wooden beads on wire, these split balls make it much easier to get a good shape I would think. The whole thing is just lovely! It’ll be one of the features at Handmade Monday this week. 🙂
Kippi says
Thank you so much for your visit and comments they really made my day!
I had a blast making this simple peony and succulent wreath with my husband’s help slitting the wood balls.
Happy Spring,
Kippi
alice says
This is a beautiful wreath. I love wreath making too because they’re so versitle and you can make them as decrative or minimalistic as you want and there’s no wrong way to decorate a wreath. Thanks for also sharing this with us at #OMHGWW
Kippi says
Thank you so much for your visit and comments they really made my day. I enjoy making wreaths, but pink peony flowers are my favorite for spring wreaths.
Happy Spring,
Kippi
Leanna says
Hi Kippi: Every week I find something you create the I love, but this wreath is the prettiest post of all. It is so unique and feminine. The use of the wooden balls is so striking and brilliant. I have to make something similar very soon. Pinning.
Kippi says
Thank you so much for the kindest comment ever! I hope you enjoy making a spring wreath with wood beads too. It goes really fast.
Happy Spring,
Kippi
Heidi says
What a darling wreath! I was browsing Waste Not Wednesday when this caught my eye. I love how it is minimalist yet till charming. That is a delicate balance and you achieved it!
Kippi says
Hello Heidi,
You have made my day! I really love this peony spring wreath made with a simple hoop too. Thank you for your visit and kind comment.
Happy spring,
Kippi
Carol says
Ingenious! I was wondering how you got the wooden balls to lay down so nicely and pleased to learn about “split balls”. Featuring when my party opens tonight!
Kippi says
Thank you so much for stopping by. I love this style wreath. Happy spring, Kippi
Donna says
Love this. Thank you for sharing.
Kippi says
Thank you so much.
Happy Spring,
Kippi
Rachelle Rubio says
Kippi, this is such a pretty wreath and I would love to feature it – and link back to you at my Friday With Friends, May 15th post.
If you are comfortable with this, please let me know by emailing me.
Many Thanks,
Rachelle
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Linda says
So Beautiful and it gives me great ideas using beads! Thank You!