DIY Fall Hydrangea Wreath Using Faux Stems

If you’re anything like me, you love welcoming a new season with a fresh wreath on the front door. This year, I crafted a fall hydrangea wreath that’s both cozy and classic using just a few faux stems and a grapevine base. It’s an easy DIY that brings those warm, autumnal colors right to your entryway and it only takes about 20 minutes to make!

This hydrangea wreath DIY is so simple, I’m hesitant to even share it with you! But I’ve had friends who’ve seen it that think they can’t make it, so I’ll spill my easy secrets. It is SO easy and doable. Don’t be intimidated at all!

I have used a store-bought fall wreath the past few years. And it was lovely and worked great, but I’m always a girl who wants to change up decor, so I decided to make a new one for my front door.

I love how this fall decoration doesn’t necessarily scream orange pumpkins and you can go ahead and display it any time of the year – with or without the “give thanks” sign!

I was originally inspired by some gorgeous real dried hydrangea wreaths. But since I have no way to procuring these gorgeous blooms, I decided to try my hand at the fake stuff. 😉

It’s kind of how I roll with my black thumb and all. Maybe someday I’ll have fresh flowers in my yard, but until then the floral section at Hobby Lobby is my jam. (Update: I now have gorgeous Hydrangeas in my yard, but I would still use faux flowers for this wreath so it will last for years to come!)

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Steps to Make a Fall DIY Hydrangea Wreath

1. Gather Your Supplies

Take your grapevine wreath base and set it down on a flat surface. See?! It’s already so not hard!

I used an old wreath that was my favorite spring wreath. My mom made two of them for my wedding to put on the doors outside of the church. I loved this thing! But over the years it’s gotten dirty and sad, so it just didn’t look good anymore. So, I up-cycled the wreath form.

Bring home your floral blooms and arrange them in a pretty place and take a picture, because they are just so cute! Well, you don’t have to, but I did. 😉

2. Prep the Stems

Take each bloom and cut the stem down with your floral wire cutters, leaving about 12 inches to work with.

3. Arrange the Floral Stems in the Wreath

Stick the stem through the wreath form, arranging them around the wreath to anchor them! Bend the stems back so that the wreath can still lay flat.

I added a few faux magnolia blooms, along the way. Fill in gaps with smaller hydrangeas, other greenery layering in the same direction.

4. Secure the Stems in Place

Once you have all of the blooms stuck through the wreath, secure the ends.

Position the stems just the way you like them, flip it over and stick the ends back down into the underside of the wreath. I found it pretty easy to just tuck them under the wreath in the back.

Or you can attach them in the back with floral wire or hot glue gun. (If I were to make this wreath over again, I would cut the stems down on the back and just hot glue them in place.)

Sorry, I didn’t get a picture of them tucked under. Hopefully, it makes sense!

5. Optional: Add a Cute Sign

I added the cute little sign in the middle with some floral wire and hung it on the door! If you want to transition slowly into fall, you could always leave the sign off until it gets closer to Thanksgiving. (Although it’s always a great idea to give thanks!)

6. Hang and Enjoy Your Beautiful Fall Hydrangea Wreath

It maybe took me about 30 minutes to make this from start to finish. Anybody can do this! Hang and enjoy your beautiful fall hydrangea wreath. While it’s not for outdoor use, it would be fine under a covered porch or patio.

I love how this fall hydrangea wreath instantly makes my front door feel warm and welcoming — even before you step inside. It’s the little things, like a handmade wreath, that make a house feel like home. I hope it brings a little seasonal joy to your space, too.

What do you think? Would you make a beautiful wreath like this?

Tips for Styling Your Wreath

Want to give your fall hydrangea wreath a little extra flair? Tie a velvet ribbon at the bottom or layer in neutral-toned pumpkins around your entryway for that cozy autumn vibe.

If you’re loving this project, check out my DIY faux pumpkins and fall decorating ideas to carry the cozy look throughout your home!