We’re off to the races! And just like that, the holiday season is begun. To kick things off right, I’m sassing my DIY Minty & Cool Holiday Wreath, along with 20 other kick-ass wreathes to help get you started on the crafting and seasonal madness.
Check out all my other wreath tutorials
Retro Mint Hoop Wreath
That’s right, this year’s wreath involves deer, bottle brush trees, mini LED wire lights and florals. Could you ask for more? Who knows! This wreath was a blast to make, and super easy. I love that it will contrast nicely with all the pink, reds and purples I’ve got planned for the season.
Speaking of which, my DIY Minty & Cool Wreath will be one of many posts this month running-up to Christmas. So enjoy! As always, I love the feedback, so make sure you leave a comment.
What you need to make a Retro Hoop Wreath
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- Minty Forest Bottle Brush Trees from Smile Mercantile
- Deer from Smile Mercantile
- Darice Quilting Hoops, 14-Inch
(you can stain it or not, I did!) - Lambs ear spray 29″, Dusty miller bush in green and gray 9″, Hypericum Berry Spray in two tone, Frosted Pinecones (from Michaels)
- Oasis Aluminum Wire – Pink – 12-gauge – Decorative Wire
- RTGS 2 Sets 15 Warm White Color Micro LED String Lights Battery Operated on 6 Feet Silver Wire
- Atomic Star Ornament (purchased at Michaels)
- eZthings® Professional 8″ Heavy Duty Gold Scissors for Leather arts and crafts
- Gorilla Super Glue, 15 g
- Ribbon! All the ribbon you can think of! I like to buy mine // here //
(you can stain it or not, I did!)
How to Make a Retro Hoop Wreath
Stain your embroidery hoop. I chose from one of the many colours in our garage/workshop. I wanted something warm, but not too dark that it would overpower the soft hues in the rest of the wreath.
Lit Bottle Brush Trees
Wrap the lights around your bottle brush trees. I started with the un-tethered end and wound my way back from there. That way there wouldn’t be a stray end of the wire that I would have to secure at the end.
Once your lights are wound, glue the pedestals for the bottle brush trees to the inside of the hoop. It doesn’t matter where for the moment, since everything else is being added around those.
Boho Winter Florals
Prep the foliage for clusters. I chose remnants from my DIY Fall Centerpiece with Afloral, for this wreath. I thought the silvery/green of the dusty miller and lamb’s ear was almost minty green, and the berries added a nice pop of seasonal red.
Meanwhile. the frosted pinecones are nice and long, but also kind of droopy, so they add the perfect “bounce” to the cluster of foliage beneath. I laid-them out so that I could see how I would layer them.
Much like with the DIY Modern & Moody Fall Wreath I used some pink floral craft wire and wound the foliage in layers and bunches.
Assembling the retro hoop wreath
Once the foliage is complete, time to wrap them to the hoop. You want to centre them beneath the bottle brush trees, as they’ll later help disguise the battery pack for the lights in the trees.
Add the Atomic starburst (or whatever kind of star you would like) to the wreath. I cut away the ribbon it came with and threaded some floral craft write through the loop to fix it to the hoop.
Create the bow you want. I used a cotton grey and white ribbon that I’ve had kicking around for a while. I made my favourite Col. Sanders bow (*not the correct term, but hey! that’s what I call it) and glue a deer to the front piece.
Add in any other deer into your bottle brush tree scene. I chose to hide one off to the side. I want it to be a surprise for anyone who gets close enough.
Once everything is in place, flip your wreath over. I added a bead of hot glue to the back of the battery pack **NOT THE SIDE THAT OPENS TO REPLACE THE BATTERIES** and then glue it to the hoop so that it would be hidden behind one of the foliage sprigs.
Retro Hoop Christmas Wreath
Once everything is dried and safely secure, you’ve got yourself a wreath!!! Much like with my fall wreath, I’ll reveal it in situ in one of the holiday tours I’m participating in. In the meantime, please enjoy this simple and stunning flat lay.
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The little deer is so cute! I love the little scene it creates!
Thanks Emy 🙂 That’s exactly it! I wanted to create a little scene.
so pretty! i love the vintage deer!
Aww thank you Cassie 🙂
Your wreath is so unique! I love that it is an embroidery hoop and that star and lighted trees are just too cool!
Thank you so much Kristen! I loved using the hoop in my fall wreath, so I was more than happy to reuse it!
I don’t know why I’ve never thought about wrapping mini LED lights around a bottle brush. That’s genius! I love the wreath, simply beautiful!
Right?! It came to me while I was walking around the craft store! Thanks for participating!
This is so cute! I love the vintage touch. I get a wreath made from our local garden club each year, but maybe I can make something like this for my back door : )
Oooh! A locally made natural wreath would steal the show any day!
If you do make your own, shoot me a photo! I’d love to see 🙂
This is so beautiful, I am pinning it.
Maria
Thank you Maria 🙂
I think the little deer peeking out is my favorite part. Gorgeous wreath. And thanks for organizing a fun hop! So much inspiration in this group.
Me too 🙂 You really have to look at it to find him!
OK…those lit bottle brush trees? Brilliant! They are clearly the piece de resistance of the very clever and fresh wreath. Looking forward to seeing how it will fit in with all your other planned holiday decor…you are clearly way ahead of me on that front.
Many wishes for a lovely day.
Hugs, Lynn
Thanks Lynn 🙂 I’ve been planning my Christmas content since July! I didn’t want to miss any opportunities this year 😉
I think your wreath is perfection! You could sell those!
I am just so in love with this!! So fresh!!
Thanks Becki 🙂
Those lights in the little bottle brush trees!!!! Perfection!!!
I’m pretty happy with this one too 🙂
This wreath is SOOOO you!! I cannot wait to see where you hang it in your home.
Thank you Jess! You are on my biggest style cheerleaders and I love you for it
Very cool wreath Ariel! I love the little lights too. Thank you so much for all your efforts in this fun blog hop!
Anytime! I love wreath making, and organizing you ladies is never too hard 🙂
Looks fabulous! I love it, and the little deer are too cute!
they’re my favourite part! They’re too cute!
I just love the little deer, silver ornament on top and the minty bottlebrush trees. I think that pretty much means I love it all! Great job, Ariel!
I think it does too! 😉 I absolutely LOVE yours though
Super cute and so unique! You have mad skills, friend. Thanks for hosting the hop and inspiring us to get creative. xo.
Thank you friend 🙂 I love doing the wreath hops, so hopefully we can get a few going in the new year as well!
Very nice! Thank you for helping me get in the Christmas spirit!!
Thank you Cindy 🙂 What are your holiday decor plans looking like?
I love your wreath! Thanks for the detailed instructions on working with the LEDs. I’m tempted to try to use them for something. Your palette is so perfect – especially that lambsear!
Thank you so much Sarah 🙂 So many people think DIYs are too complicated, but by breaking it down I want to show them how simple it really is! Glad you like the wreath <3
Gorgeous! I love how it lights up and the deer are the perfect little touch. Thanks for organizing the hop!
It’s my favourite part! I think the lights were the perfect finishing touch to the wreath
This is just TOO cute! I love how you added lights to the trees!
thanks <3 I'm very happy with their addition
So pretty. What a cute idea. Thanks for sharing
Thanks BonBon
This is just so cute! The deer are so darling. Its like bring the outside inside with a beautiful picture. So cute
Thanks Lindsay 🙂
Oh my gosh I LOVE your wreath! The star at the top is so adorable and I love how you put lights in the trees. Pinned!
I love the star too! It all kinda started from there
This is gorgeous! Love all of the colors in this!
Thank you Emily!
This is so pretty! I love the mixture of materials you used for this. That silver star is perfect!
Thank you Meg 🙂
I love this wreath! So many cool elements!
Thanks Sara!
I am beyond in love with your wreath! The little lights on the mint trees and the little deer. So perfect for the season!
Thanks friend 🙂 It’s pretty darn special!
This is so pretty! I love how simplistic and modern it is and completely original! Awesome work. Would love if you can check out and link up to http://the-wardrobe-stylist.com/2016/12/11/favourite-diy-christmas-decorations/
Oh darn!! I missed the link-up! So sorry! Looks like fun though <3
THis is so cute and so you! I love how it’s its own little world. That’s the type of Christmas decoration that kids love so much.