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DIY Minty & Cool Holiday Wreath

November 6, 2019~ Christmas, winter, wreath

*Updated November 5th 2019

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

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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.

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What you need to make a Retro Hoop Wreath

*The following product links contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the brands that make PMQ for two possible.

  • 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 //

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.

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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.

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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.

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Much like with the DIY Modern & Moody Fall Wreath I used some pink floral craft wire and wound the foliage in layers and bunches.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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  1. Emy says

    November 1, 2016 at 7:19 am

    The little deer is so cute! I love the little scene it creates!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 1, 2016 at 10:36 am

      Thanks Emy 🙂 That’s exactly it! I wanted to create a little scene.

      Reply
  2. Cassie Bustamante says

    November 1, 2016 at 7:45 am

    so pretty! i love the vintage deer!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 1, 2016 at 10:35 am

      Aww thank you Cassie 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kristen says

    November 1, 2016 at 9:33 am

    Your wreath is so unique! I love that it is an embroidery hoop and that star and lighted trees are just too cool!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 1, 2016 at 10:35 am

      Thank you so much Kristen! I loved using the hoop in my fall wreath, so I was more than happy to reuse it!

      Reply
  4. Kelli says

    November 1, 2016 at 10:24 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 1, 2016 at 10:34 am

      Right?! It came to me while I was walking around the craft store! Thanks for participating!

      Reply
  5. Tori says

    November 1, 2016 at 10:53 am

    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 : )

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 1, 2016 at 11:34 am

      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 🙂

      Reply
  6. Maria Brittis says

    November 1, 2016 at 10:53 am

    This is so beautiful, I am pinning it.
    Maria

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 1, 2016 at 11:32 am

      Thank you Maria 🙂

      Reply
  7. Atta Girl Amy says

    November 1, 2016 at 11:21 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 1, 2016 at 11:31 am

      Me too 🙂 You really have to look at it to find him!

      Reply
  8. Lynn Spencer says

    November 1, 2016 at 11:26 am

    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

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 1, 2016 at 11:30 am

      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!

      Reply
  9. Becki says

    November 1, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    I am just so in love with this!! So fresh!!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 2, 2016 at 8:24 am

      Thanks Becki 🙂

      Reply
  10. Tammy says

    November 1, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    Those lights in the little bottle brush trees!!!! Perfection!!!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 2, 2016 at 8:25 am

      I’m pretty happy with this one too 🙂

      Reply
  11. jessica says

    November 1, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    This wreath is SOOOO you!! I cannot wait to see where you hang it in your home.

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 2, 2016 at 8:25 am

      Thank you Jess! You are on my biggest style cheerleaders and I love you for it

      Reply
  12. Michelle James says

    November 1, 2016 at 3:45 pm

    Very cool wreath Ariel! I love the little lights too. Thank you so much for all your efforts in this fun blog hop!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 2, 2016 at 8:33 am

      Anytime! I love wreath making, and organizing you ladies is never too hard 🙂

      Reply
  13. Amanda says

    November 1, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    Looks fabulous! I love it, and the little deer are too cute!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 2, 2016 at 8:33 am

      they’re my favourite part! They’re too cute!

      Reply
  14. Heather says

    November 1, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 2, 2016 at 8:40 am

      I think it does too! 😉 I absolutely LOVE yours though

      Reply
  15. Monica @ MonicaWantsIt.com says

    November 1, 2016 at 8:56 pm

    Super cute and so unique! You have mad skills, friend. Thanks for hosting the hop and inspiring us to get creative. xo.

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 2, 2016 at 8:41 am

      Thank you friend 🙂 I love doing the wreath hops, so hopefully we can get a few going in the new year as well!

      Reply
  16. Cindy from CFB Esquimalt says

    November 1, 2016 at 11:34 pm

    Very nice! Thank you for helping me get in the Christmas spirit!!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 2, 2016 at 8:45 am

      Thank you Cindy 🙂 What are your holiday decor plans looking like?

      Reply
  17. Sarah says

    November 2, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 3, 2016 at 12:23 am

      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

      Reply
  18. Amy @ My Life From Home says

    November 2, 2016 at 10:58 pm

    Gorgeous! I love how it lights up and the deer are the perfect little touch. Thanks for organizing the hop!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 3, 2016 at 12:20 am

      It’s my favourite part! I think the lights were the perfect finishing touch to the wreath

      Reply
  19. Roxanne says

    November 3, 2016 at 11:50 am

    This is just TOO cute! I love how you added lights to the trees!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 5, 2016 at 11:24 am

      thanks <3 I'm very happy with their addition

      Reply
  20. BonBon says

    November 3, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    So pretty. What a cute idea. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 5, 2016 at 11:21 am

      Thanks BonBon

      Reply
  21. Lindsay @ The DIY Mommy says

    November 4, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    This is just so cute! The deer are so darling. Its like bring the outside inside with a beautiful picture. So cute

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 5, 2016 at 11:18 am

      Thanks Lindsay 🙂

      Reply
  22. Sarah says

    November 7, 2016 at 8:34 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 8, 2016 at 2:21 pm

      I love the star too! It all kinda started from there

      Reply
  23. Emily says

    November 7, 2016 at 10:10 am

    This is gorgeous! Love all of the colors in this!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 8, 2016 at 2:21 pm

      Thank you Emily!

      Reply
  24. Meg @ Green With Decor says

    November 7, 2016 at 9:59 pm

    This is so pretty! I love the mixture of materials you used for this. That silver star is perfect!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 8, 2016 at 2:17 pm

      Thank you Meg 🙂

      Reply
  25. Sara Syrett says

    November 10, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    I love this wreath! So many cool elements!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 14, 2016 at 8:15 am

      Thanks Sara!

      Reply
  26. Kati says

    November 10, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    I am beyond in love with your wreath! The little lights on the mint trees and the little deer. So perfect for the season!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 14, 2016 at 8:14 am

      Thanks friend 🙂 It’s pretty darn special!

      Reply
  27. Rania says

    December 16, 2016 at 11:26 am

    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/

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      December 22, 2016 at 8:46 am

      Oh darn!! I missed the link-up! So sorry! Looks like fun though <3

      Reply
  28. at home with Ashley says

    November 6, 2019 at 9:48 am

    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.

    Reply

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