DIY Flower Wreath for Summer

Add a pop of personality to your indoor or outdoor spaces by crafting a pretty DIY flower wreath. This DIY summer wreath project can be made in about an hour with any artificial flowers you like, and there are so many possibilities for different color options to suit your particular style. I’m sharing the complete flower wreath tutorial below, but first I’ll fill you in on some of my favorite floral wreath tips to help you along the way. Let’s get started!

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Before we get started with the tutorial for this handmade summer floral wreath, you might want to check out these tips in the helpful Q&A below.

What types of flowers should I use for this wreath? I almost always use artificial flowers for wreath making. They hold up better over time, and wreaths made with artificial flowers hold up indoors and outdoors. Using floral bushes from the craft or dollar store is the most inexpensive way to get plenty of flowers and greenery for this project. You can often find them on sale (or use a coupon), which means it is much more cost-effective than purchasing individual flower stems.

Is this wreath tutorial only suitable for summer? No way! Change up the look for any season of the year by incorporating any type of flowers you like. This would be a really fun way to make a DIY spring wreath.

Where can I find the wood wreath form you used for your DIY summer wreath? I purchased mine from the seasonal section at Michaels, but there are lots of options available in craft stores year-round, or you can find something similar here.

 

Now, let’s get started with making a summer wreath!

Be sure to scroll below for a printable PDF version of this tutorial.

DIY Summer Flower Wreath Supplies

• Wood Wreath Base
• Artificial Flowers and Greenery
• Acrylic Paint in Two Colors
• Paint Brushes
• Contact Paper and Cricut Machine (or Ready-Made Stencil)
• Mod Podge
• Foam Spouncer
• Hot Glue Gun
• Wired Ribbon

How to Make a DIY Flower Wreath for Summer

Use acrylic paint and a brush to paint the wreath base with two even coats. Allow paint to dry completely.

While the paint dries, use the Cricut machine to create a stencil with your desired lettering with the Contact Paper.

Affix the stencil in the desired position on the dry wreath form, making sure to press firmly to ensure it is secured without any bubbles or gaps underneath.

Use a small paint brush to apply a thin layer of Mod Podge over the entire stenciled design. This step will help prevent any paint from leaking under the stencil. Allow the Mod Podge to dry completely.

Using the foam spouncer, apply a thin layer of acrylic paint over the stencil.

Pro Tip: To make sure that there isn’t too much paint on the spouncer, dab the sponge end into the paint, and then dab it gently onto a paint palette or paper towel to get rid of any excess paint.

While paint is still wet, gently remove the stencil. Set the wreath form aside to allow the paint to dry completely.

While the paint dries, gently remove the blooms, leaves and greenery from the artificial flower stems.

When the stenciled message is completely dry, arrange the flowers as desired around the perimeter of the wreath, and attach them to the wreath with hot glue.

 

Finish the wreath by making a bow from the wired ribbon and affixing it with hot glue to the wreath. I positioned mine across the center of the wreath, but you can place yours anywhere you like.

Print this project for easy reference as you craft.

Before you go, be sure to check out all of my wreath projects for even more fun inspo!