Summer is the time to add a big, lush, full-of-bloom wreath to our front doors! Don’t be shy… make a big, bold welcoming statement! This year I planted hydrangeas in urns flanking my front door so I wanted to create a wreath that would give a nod to them and also bring in that bright, citron green I love! Let’s get busy and make a pretty summer wreath… WITH AN INITIAL to personalize it!!!!!
One budget friendly idea for creating wreaths is to pull apart old wreaths and use parts of it to make new wreaths. I pulled apart my spring wreath to use the base and some bright green pom pom flowers the initial. Easy peasy!!!
Here’s the spring wreath…
Here’s how easy this summery wreath is to make!
1. Wire 2 grapevine wreaths together. This is a designer’s secret. Great statement wreaths often have 2 base wreaths wired together. Do it… you will be happy you did!!!
I kept the initial on the wreath. If you want to add an initial buy a wooden initial and paint it to work with your wreath and door. I painted my initial with a latex paint from Lowe’s called CRUSHED OREGANO. I had it left over from another painting project.
2. Add a bow. I kept the bow I used on my spring wreath. Burlap with bright green edging. If you want to see a tutorial for creating a bow like this click HERE.
Cut all but two inches of the stem off of four hydrangeas. Hot glue one hydrangea flower to the left of the bow, one to the right and two right above the bow. Make sure the edges of the hydrangeas are tucked under the edges of the bow.
3. Add stems of green blooms to either side of the hydrangeas. I used a hops-type bloom.
4. Add more flowers. I chose Queen Anne’s Lace and green pom-pom flowers to make the wreath full!
That’s it!!! Easy!
Now the wreath on my front door works with the pots of hydrangeas on the porch!
Remember to pin this to your DIY or WREATH Pinterest board! You can follow me on Pinterest and see all the great things I am finding to pin HERE.
Charlotte Sims commented
March 6, 2018 at 10:10 amWill be making the tulip wreath this weekend. My Grandchildren love to help.
Jazmine commented
August 29, 2017 at 2:44 pmWhat size wreaths did you use?
StoneGable commented
August 29, 2017 at 6:11 pmThe size wreath depends on the door you want to put it on. I think I used an 18″ or 20″ wreath.
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July 8, 2015 at 10:50 pmBeautiful wreath! What did you use to attach the letter “P”?
StoneGable commented
July 9, 2015 at 12:39 amI used a liberal dose of hot glue!!!
Vickie commented
June 13, 2015 at 9:35 pmDid you use live flowers or artificial? I planted a couple of hydrangeas in pots this year, too. If you have to transplant them, do you dig them up the next year or just buy more for your pots? Thanks – love your blot and all your decorating ideas!
StoneGable commented
June 13, 2015 at 10:51 pmHi Vickie, Great questions. The hydrangeas on the wreath are not real but the ones in my urns are. We tried transplanting them last year but they did not survive. I think we left them in the pots too long. I’ll try to transplant them again this year but if they die, that’s okay! It cost more to fill my big pots with annuals than it does to buy an new hydrangea. Hope this helps!
Nancy Griffiths commented
June 13, 2015 at 11:13 amWOW…I love your wreath!! I so wish I had your talent!! Your home is my favorite of all the blogs I read…just perfect…thanks for sharing what you love with all of us…
Nancy
Linda commented
June 13, 2015 at 9:29 amLovely wreath! I’ m curious about your hanging lanterns. They look beautiful! Are they wired or do your have remote-controlled candles in them?
Your front entrance looks amazing! As ever, thanks for your always interesting, informative, and gorgeous picture-filled posts!
Linda in LA (lower Alabama!)
Pamela commented
June 12, 2015 at 11:45 pmThe wreath is beautiful.
Pam
Pamela commented
June 12, 2015 at 11:44 pmThe wreath is beautiful .
Pame
Lauren English commented
June 12, 2015 at 10:58 pmThis is beautiful! I love love love hydrangeas and this is such a pretty use of them. So summery and cute! Thanks for sharing!
Shirley@Housepitality Designs commented
June 12, 2015 at 10:11 pmLove the wreath as it has those gorgeous blue hydrangeas!….You always have the most gorgeous wreaths to place on that beautiful door!
Have a great weekend!
Helen Davis commented
June 12, 2015 at 6:02 pmYvonne you have done it again!!!! Your entryway is gorgeous and I love the color scheme. Thank you for sharing the ideas for making the summer wreath. You are magnificent and should have your own series on HGTV. I hope they see this comment. I also pinned it to my Pinterest page, Have a great weekend.
Martha commented
June 12, 2015 at 3:52 pmLovely, and oh, so southern!
StoneGable commented
June 13, 2015 at 4:30 amI’m not from the South, but you have given me the biggest compliment! Thanks!
Donna commented
June 12, 2015 at 11:51 amLove the idea of wiring the two wreaths together. I have used part of an old wreath with a new grapevine wreath, but had never thought to wire two together. I’m definitely going to try it. Love your design and the colors you used. What a gorgeous and inviting entryway.
Barbara commented
June 12, 2015 at 10:53 amDo you overwinter your hydrangeas? If so how do you do it? We tried to overwinter a standard rose in a large pot and it was an epic fail! (We live in southeast Wisconsin, which I believe has similar weather to yours).
StoneGable commented
June 12, 2015 at 6:13 pmThey must be transplanted in our area. I’ve heard they can be brought into a garage, but we have not tried that. Hope this helps.
Katherines Corner commented
June 12, 2015 at 10:26 amit’s beautiful! Your whole entry is welcoming and pretty. Hugs!
Caroline commented
June 12, 2015 at 7:35 amWow, those colours look great against your door x
Paula@SweetPea commented
June 12, 2015 at 7:28 amBeautiful wreath! I’ve been thinking about making a Hydrangea wreath for summer and after seeing yours am really inspired. I”ve pinned your pretty wreath and also shared it on my FB page.
Yvonne @ StoneGable commented
June 12, 2015 at 9:03 amThanks so much Paula!
Cindy commented
June 12, 2015 at 6:46 amYour wreath looks beautiful with those colors! When you suggested to wire 2 wreaths together, do you mean two of the same size, or should one be slightly bigger/smaller than than the other? I never thought to plant hydrangeas in my pots! Great idea:D
Yvonne @ StoneGable commented
June 12, 2015 at 9:03 amHi Cindy
I usually wire 2 wreaths together that are the same size. But either way would work depending on the look you want. Great Question!