How to Make an Easy DIY Fall Wreath With Gold Touches

Decorate your front door with this easy DIY fall wreath! In less than thirty minutes (and with one special supply) you can transform a plain, inexpensive grapevine wreath into a pretty decoration to welcome guests.

****

I’m sort of known as the “wreath lady” around here, and it’s probably because wreaths are easy and fast crafts that you can make while your kids watch the latest episode of Mickey and the Roadster Racers.

For our front door this year, I wanted something simple and a little rustic, so I chose a grapevine wreath as the starting point. Here’s how you can decorate your own fall wreath to spruce up your entryway.

Easy DIY Fall Wreath Supplies

This post contains affiliate links, which connect you with products related to this post. If you click and purchase, I may make a small commission at no cost to you. Please read my disclosures for more information. Thanks for supporting my craft habit!

These are the basic supplies that I used to make my fall wreath. I mixed things up a little by choosing an oval wreath instead of a traditional round one, and love the unique look!

Shopping Tip: If you prefer shopping in a brick-and-mortar store, be sure to download the store’s app, first! I typically shop at JoAnn or Michael’s, and their apps give you instant access to the latest coupons. You can also use Honey when shopping online to make sure you get the best prices (even at Amazon).

I didn’t use the bow after all because it gave my wreath Minnie Mouse ears!

How to Add Subtle Sparkle to Your DIY Fall Wreath

A brown grapevine wreath with plain brown acorns is a little too rustic for me, so I set out to add some subtle bling. Who cares if gold acorns don’t exist in nature?

Here’s how to add the golden touch to your wreath decorations.

Step 1: Gather supplies and prep your space.

Gold leaf Rub n’ Buff is the secret ingredient for adding a hint of shimmer to pretty much anything. Grab a tube, then cover your work surface with a paper towel or a sheet of wax paper.

Step 1: Rub. And buff.

Squeeze a tiny amount of Rub n’ Buff on your finger and gently rub it over the acorn. I painted the acorn’s main body, but you could do the caps as well for even more bling. For a little extra shine, buff the acorn after the Rub n’ Buff is dry to the touch.

Try taking a similar approach with your faux leaves! My leaves were sparkly already so I just added a touch of Rub n’ Buff to the edges of each leave. Be careful: You only need a teensy-weensy amount of the stuff, otherwise, it will look clumpy.

Left Leaf: After applying Rub N’ Buff.

Step 2: Add wreath accessories.

After wrapping the wreath with faux berry garland, use your hot glue gun to attach the leaves to the wreath.

Once the leaves were in place, I realized the wreath needed a little extra touch, so I attached a small birch slice to the wreath with a generous dab of hot glue.

A Rustic Fall Wreath for Your Front Door

The wood slice adds the perfect finishing touch to this easy DIY fall wreath! All in all, it will take you less than 30 minutes to complete.

Free Fall Printable Art

Printable art is a great way to change up your decor for each season! Grab these free fall printables and get access to the entire library of free printable art, checklists, stationery, and more!