Easy Cardboard Fall Wreath With Pumpkins and Glitter

This DIY fall pumpkin wreath is made by cutting a simple ring from recycled cardboard and covering it with overlapping faux autumn leaves. Miniature pumpkins and pears are added around the wreath, while glitter highlights selected leaves and gives the finished decoration a festive sparkle.

Because the base is lightweight, this wreath is best displayed indoors or on a covered door away from rain and strong wind.

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What you need

Cardboard form (10″ or 12″)
Assorted sizes fall leaves (from craft store)
Hot glue
Glitter
Felt pumpkins and pears

Instructions

Create a bright and cheerful fall wreath without buying an expensive wreath form. This easy autumn project starts with a sturdy cardboard ring cut from a cereal box or shipping carton, then layers it with colourful faux leaves, miniature pumpkins and a touch of glitter.

The finished wreath works well for Halloween, Thanksgiving or general fall decorating. It is also an affordable group craft because the design can be customised with supplies already in your craft cupboard.

Use traditional orange, red and gold leaves for a classic autumn look, or switch to softer neutral colours for farmhouse-style fall decor.

1. Cut from cereal box or anything that’s big enough for a  10″ or 12″ circle with a 2 inch solid base.

2. On a plate before you put the  leaves on the wreath, arrange a pattern with the leaves that you would like to see on the wreath.  You can do it many times until you are satisfied with the pattern.

3. With glue gun ready, start placing the assorted colors and sizes of leaves onto the wreath on the pattern that you decided on. When they are dried, brush the veins on some of leaves with craft glue and sprinkle autumn colored glue to add effect.

4. With the orange and yellow pumpkins and pears, put them in any random pattern on top of some of the arranged leaves.

5. Hang your glittered leaves and pumpkin wreath on a door window or mantel. All done!