Easy DIY Star Wreath
I had a tinsel star garland wreath that had seen better days. It looked similar to this one:
But after using it for several seasons, the tinsel faded in the sun. I tried unwrapping the wreath and rewrapping it so that the unfaded garland was on the outside, but it didn’t work very well. I didn’t wrap it back just right, and some of the faded parts still faced forwards. It looked pretty sad….
Wreath, Before
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Recently I had another idea. I unwrapped the tinsel garland part and set it aside. Then I started wrapping faux Christmas branches around the plastic wreath form. I LOVE repurposing old Christmas trees!!!
This post is part of the Creative Craft Blog Hop hosted by Celebrate and Decorate. If you are here from Decorate and More with Tip then Welcome! You can see the rest of the creative ideas at the end of this post!
Star Wreath, Before
If you have never taken an old Christmas tree apart before, here is a video of my daughter helping me take one apart:
The pieces of faux Christmas tree branches have flexible metal in them. Because of that, you can bend and twist the branches like bread twist ties. If you want, you can use hot glue to secure the branches, but I did not use any hot glue in this wreath.
The fake greenery can be hard and rough on your hands. Be prepared to work slowly and carefully.
Once I had all the greenery wrapped onto the star shape the way I liked it, I spray painted it all white.
I had some sparkly blue flower miniature garland leftover from making a Patriotic Pine Cone Tree last year.
I took it apart and used the beautiful blue flowers for accents on my star wreath.
I just love how this simple, beautiful, white star wreath turned out! It is very versatile because not only can I use it for Memorial Day or Independence Day, I can also use it at Christmas time!
Star Wreath, AFTER!
Since my name is Liberty, I just had to get this patriotic doormat with the Liberty Bell on it when I saw it at my local home improvement store.
A simple wreath and a simple doormat made my door area look so nice! Let me also tell you that having a half window in our front door lets in so much light, compared to the solid door that we replaced. I really enjoy that extra light shining through!
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Liberty that is so cute and love that door mat.
Thank you Corine– me too! I just wish they would stay nice longer….
I never would have guessed how your star began! Cute as can be and ready for the 4th! Thanks for joining us in the hop!!
I am glad you liked it, Chloe! And glad to be part of the hop, too!
Love wreaths that are non traditional and this star is perfect for the 4th of July!
Thank you so much, Sonja!
Love this! Such a great idea!
Thank you, Kristin!
What a cool way to recycle/upcycle Christmas garland! And I love how your patriotic star turned out! It’s very creative and looks perfect on your door. I’m sure your neighbors are quite envious!
Thank you so much, Gail. I’m glad you like it!
I need your star wreath to go with my star lantern. I love when you can repurpose something abs make it new again. Thanks for joining the hop. Love the door mat too!
Oh yes, repurposing is where it’s at! Stars are some of my favorite decor, I do believe.
I love the way it turned out! I would have never thought to use spray paint christmas garland for something like this. But it’s perfect! I also love how you painted the trim around your door. 🙂
Thank you, Amy! I painted my door trim because I noticed a nice house in our neighborhood had their siding done like that… I’m glad you like it! (Did you see my post on that?)
Liberty
Very festive and fun Liberty! Great repurposing and refreshing DIY project.
Thank you, Debbee!
You clever girl–I love being able to reuse seasonal decor for more than one holiday! Your doormat is perfect! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you so much, Cecilia. I’m glad you like it!
Liberty, it’s always great when we can redo and reuse something we love. From Christmas to 4th of July ~ who would have thought!
Yes! Thanks for stopping by, Carol!
Love your star – I need one of these for my home. Thanks for sharing and lovely crafting with you!
Thank you Chas. It’s always interesting to go see what you’ve made, too!
I’m glad you like it, Chas! I like your lighthouse, too.
Love the understated patriotic look; it’s elegant!
Thank you Sara– I tend to overdo it and this was a nice change for me. I’m glad you agree!!
Liberty
Hi Liberty,
This turned out really cute like the added sparkle tge blue stars add.
I hear you about faux evergreen. I get rashes and little hives from working with it so wear gloves.
Have a great day!
Cindy
Thank you Cindy. I’m glad you like it.
Liberty you door decor looks amazing. Who would of thought to spray paint the green to make it look like that. I love the star decor for all of our holidays. Changing up the decorations on the stars could fit almost all holidays. Great job!
Yes, Terrie, I will be changing up the decoration on the star because sadly, the blue flowers faded in the sun…..! At least I got my pictures before that happened…
Liberty
So smart Liberty! I love a great makeover! The Liberty Bell doormat is of course perfect!! Love your sparkly star!
Thank you Jenna– it turned out better than I expected!