Every once in a while I get a harebrained idea that I can’t get out of my head…as was the case with this Circle Pumpkin Wreath. It started when I made my Mini Pumpkin Wreath. I attached three little pumpkin gourds to a wreath and called it a day.
I kept thinking though that it would be so cool if the whole wreath was a circle of pumpkins. I was pretty sure my wire method would work so I decided to give it a try before my pumpkins turned to mold. I gathered all the little pumpkins from around my house.
I repurposed the first pumpkin wreath by taking off the burlap bow and bittersweet but left on the rosemary garland. Here is my how-to on wiring the pumpkins to the wreath.
I laid the wreath on my living room floor and put the pumpkins around the circle to make sure I had enough and that they fit. I then started wiring. I timed myself (seriously, I’m not kidding) and it took 20 minutes to wire on 16 pumpkins. Since I had stacked 2 grapevine wreaths to create more depth, I wired them together in a few more places. The pumpkins made the wreath pretty heavy but it’s all secured and ready to hang in there until Christmas!
Even if you’ve only followed my blog for a short time, I’m sure you’ve picked up on the fact that I’m in love with wreaths. I enjoy being able to repurpose them and come up with new ideas for the seasons. I joked a while back on my Facebook page that my kids just might engrave this on my tombstone: “She made a dang good wreath.” It got more likes than anything I’ve posted for months. Ha!
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I got my pumpkins in the produce section of my grocery store. They came in a mesh bag and I got 7 or 8 pumpkins for $4.99. I bought 2 bags back in September and they are still going strong. The ones on this wreath should be fine because I prepared them before I put them on the wreath.
Click HERE to see how to make your pumpkins and gourds last longer…and not mold!
Here’s wishing you a fabulous weekend. If you are raking leaves, stay warm. If you are watching football, I hope your team wins. If you are working, I hope you have a few moments to yourself to breathe in these last days of October. Whatever you are doing…enjoy.
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felicia says
Friday, November 15, 2013 at 9:26 pmi love it and i love the color of your door would u mind sharing the paint-stain color? im trying yo get the nerve to change from my boring white door and yours is one of my favs. thank you:)
4pawz says
Monday, November 4, 2013 at 11:32 amThis is so creative & it would be a great addition to your Etsy store… just sayin!!
I found you thru Jane at Cottage at the Crossroads and I am hooked! As a fellow Buckeye, I’m looking forward to being a longtime follower :)
Leigh Powell Hines says
Monday, October 28, 2013 at 9:44 amThat is really cute, Ann. I’ll share it on my blog’s Facebook page.
Mary Alice Patterson says
Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 9:49 pmYou do make the most beautiful wreaths, Ann!! They are always unique and beautifully crafted.
Mary Alice
Carole says
Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 8:02 pmLove it! Another great idea. I so look forward to your blog!
Happy Fall, and Happy Halloween!
olive says
Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 6:45 pmHi Ann, the wreath is sweet. I love all things pumpkin. I have not been blogging much this summer as my kiddo went to university in South Korea and I just have not been feeling well. I am trying to get it together and will stop by. Thank you for thinking of me, Olive
Grace @ sense and simplicity says
Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 6:30 pmSo cute. I was thinking fake ones would be good so you could use the wreath again next year – or are you obsessed with making something new every year, which just might be for someone who “makes a dang good wreath” ;)
Becca says
Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 2:38 pmIt’s fantabulous, Ann! And, I love how it pops against your beautiful black front door!
Anne Boykin says
Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 8:16 amHi Ann, Your wreath is so sweet! Thanks for the great inspiration. I’m thinking I will try this with fake little pumpkins. Love your blog.
Susan says
Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 7:15 amThat is one beautiful wreath Ann! We always joke around here about what they’re going to say about me when I’m gone… I guess that’s a good thing, we will leave a good story! LOL
Dawn says
Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 7:01 amI use a product in my classroom called “Twisteez” it’s wire and comes in all colors you could even imagine.
Gina says
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 9:18 pmI love that wreath, Ann!
Beth says
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 9:10 pmLove your idea, electrical telephone wire comes in colors.
Lynn says
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 8:12 pmA very clever idea for a fall wreath.
Enjoy your weekend!!
Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 7:59 pmWell, I agree with your kids. You can make a dang good wreath!
Eileen says
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 6:36 pmSo adorable Ann! I love wreaths but never seem to get around to creating one – one of these days!
Ricki Jill Treleaven says
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 5:25 pmHow totally cute, Ann! :D
Donnamae says
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 5:23 pmLooks great! I’m sure somebody somewhere has colored wire! Is the greenery real or faux? I can’t tell what it is? ;)
Ann Drake says
Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 9:19 amHi Donnamae! The greenery is faux. I got it at Hobby Lobby in the garland section. I thought it looked like rosemary so that’s why I bought it!
Nana Diana says
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 3:08 pmThat is really, really cute. What a sweet idea-I love it. Yes, you can buy orange wire and copper wire would work, too. Here is the link-it’s a bridal place and I have bought wire from them in the past-
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/floralwires1.html
Pamela Gordon says
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 1:21 pmI love it! It’s shows up so well against your door. You’re the clever wreath lady. :)
Sandy says
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 12:32 pmPinned that fabulous pumpkin wreath. Now off to my first craft show of the holiday season. Looking for doll clothes for my granddaughter’s Christmas gift.
[email protected] Stroll Thru Life says
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 11:34 amSuch a simple and cute idea. I love it. Hugs, Marty
Kelley says
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 11:21 amBeautiful! What about using copper wire? It would blend in beautifully!
Rondell says
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 10:54 amI love the wreath…if I only had the time to do everything that I love I’d have the prettiest home around,:)
I’ll be at the Halloween parade today for the grandgirls, it’s sunny but a little chilly!
Dawn says
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 10:52 amBeautiful, those pumpkins are so perfect I thought they were fakes. You are a wreath God you know:)
Ann Drake says
Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 9:20 amThis made me laugh…thank you for that!
Janice says
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 10:48 amI love your ideas! GREAT wreath!
Happy Saturday to you.
PC says
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 10:08 amWhat if you used rusty wire?
Ann Drake says
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 10:42 amOh yes that would be a great idea…thank you! I thought about just regular silver wire but thought the green would be better. Never thought of rusty!
Penny @ The Comforts of Home says
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 9:46 amWhat a sweet wreath! I love the way you repurposed it!
Martina says
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 9:46 amLOVE IT Ann!!