How to Make a Foraged Oak Leaves Wreath for Fall the Easy Way
If you are like me and want to save money when decorating your home for Fall, you will love this easy oak leaves wreath made with forage leaves and natural materials. You can create a wreath for fall with just a few leaves or a grapevine wreath.
Instead of using floral picks and floral tape, the leaves are attached easily with hot glue. Creating a unique and eye-catching fall leaf wreath only takes a few minutes.
This project is perfect for beginners and requires only a few simple supplies that you most likely have on hand. This inexpensive wreath is the perfect fall decoration for both outdoors and inside your home.
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What Does The Oak Leaf Represent
The oak leaf represents strength, wisdom, and endurance. It is often used as a symbol for military rank in the US Army.
When the leaves are combined with acorns, they stand for power and authority.
Inspiration for Foraged Oak Leaves
Tropical storm Ophelia inspired me to make a fall leaf wreath. After the storm blew through our area, several clusters of oak leaves littered the ground.
Instead of tossing the fallen leaves into the woods, I hung a few of the branches to dry.
The dried leaves remained green, and I decided they would be perfect for fall decorating.
How To Dry Oak Leaves
To dry oak leaves, gather several stems together, tie them together, and hang them upside down.
I added mine to our porch rockers’ backs to dry, and the leaves were dry after four to five days.
A few had begun to curl more than I wanted. Just flatten the oak leaves on a paper towel or wax paper between two heavy books. By the next day, they were ready to add to the wreath.
To add interest to the fall leaf wreath, I decided to gather some fallen leaves that had turned brown.
Supplies To Make A Wreath For Fall
Gather your oak leaves and allow them to dry thoroughly before attempting to assemble your wreath.
Other supplies you need…
- White Grapevine Wreath or natural Grapevine Wreath
- Acorns (these can be foraged if you prefer)
- Hot glue gun
- Finger Protection
- Pruning Shears
Optional:
How To Add Oak Leaves To Grapevine Wreath The Easy Way
I’ve made fresh leaf wreaths in the past using floral picks and tape. However, I have found a much easier way to assemble one.
Begin by adding hot glue to the stem of the green leaves.
Insert the stem into the gaps in the grapevine. You may also add some glue to the backside of the leaf above the stem to secure it in place.
Begin to overlap the leaves as you add them.
Reverse the order of the leaves to allow the stems to meet at the bottom of the wreath.
Insider Tip
Using hot glue is a much faster and more efficient way to assemble a wreath for any season. However, the glue can loosen if your wreath is exposed to high temperatures.
If this is a concern, you can still assemble the wreath with hot glue. After the glue has dried, add floral wire and picks to hold the leaves or other decorations in place should the glue soften.
Add Dried Leaves and Acorns
Once all the green leaves are placed, begin to add the dried leaves at the center bottom.
Add several of the acorns at the center of the dried leaves.
You can scatter a few additional acorns around the leaves. I chose to use the faux acorns because I had several on hand, and they added color to the arrangement.
Creative Wreath for Fall
You can craft your wreath with many options.
- Use only dried leaves or only green leaves.
- Add foraged acorns instead of faux.
- You can paint foraged acorns for fall decorating.
- Completely fill the wreath with leaves.
- Add a burlap or other rustic bow to the wreath for fall.
I was happy with the combination of green and dried materials.
The wreath looks lovely against the back shutters on our porch.
However, I also like it inside the farmhouse on the barn door. Which do you like best?
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Obviously I need more coffee because I couldn’t figure out why you were drilling the leaves…it’s a glue gun, Jen!!
Jennifer
You are so funny.
Beautiful and so creative!
Susan,
I really appreciate you for stopping by. Glad you like it.
Absolutely stunning, my friend. I definitely need to do this. Hugs to you.
Renae,
Thank you so much. I appreciate your comment.
Love Love Love this! I have huge oak trees on our property and tons of huge acorns. This is going to be so fun to make! Thanks so much for the ideas. Love foraging and your wreath turned out beautiful. So Fall looking. It’s a keeper.
Nancy,
Thank you so much. I’m glad this gave you an idea. I hope you’ll share your version of this project with me.
You always make things look so easy. It’s gorgeous anywhere and the colors together really stand out. Love it! pinned++
Cindy,
I really appreciate your comments. Thanks!
Love the wreath!
Oh you are so sweet. Thank you so much.
Rachel, I just love how this wreath came out! So pretty!
Kim,
Thank you. I was surprised at how great it turned out.
Absolutely love this wreath! The colors, the leaf selection, and the contrast of the acorns. Thank you for linking up at Farmhouse Friday. Pinning and featuring it tomorrow!
Cindy,
You are so kind. Thank you for the feature.
What an amazing idea for a wreath! Nature provides the best decor…and it’s free! I love the neutral and rustic look of your wreath…such a pretty decor piece for the season!
I’m so glad you like it. Thanks for stopping by.
Just pinned and will share it on Friday too, Rachel! This wreath is STUNNING. You are one talented lady! Hugs, CoCo
CoCo,
I really appreciate you.
Good Morning Beautiful I like it on either door make another then you don’t have to choose…..lol
Eva,
That is a great idea. Thank you for your kind words and I appreciate you for stopping by.
Beautiful! Anything with nature and acorns makes my heart happy!
Cindy,
Yes! and FREE! LOL. Thank you for stopping by.
Rachel, thanks for the DIY on your beautiful wreath with the oak leaves and acorns. It is so pretty and I really like it outside on your shutter and inside on your door! You have to make another one! Also, I did not know what the meaning of the oak leaf was — and now I do. I also did not realize that I should be drying the branches with the leaves upside down. You are such a wealth of knowledge and we appreciate you so much! You always give us such wonderful ideas that we can incorporate into our home!
Mary-Ann,
Thank you for your kind words. I’m so glad you found so much useful information on todays post. I appreciate you for following along and always lifting me up with your encouragement.
Kim,
Thank you so much.