I would say that fall is in the air, but it has been in the high 90’s here for a week now! So needless to say it is kind of hard to pull out the pumpkins, mums and fall decor just yet. I just want to go back to the beach!
Because I live in the coastal south we tend to ease into fall rather softly, but I like to add a few transitional late summer/early fall decor items. Today I want to show you how to make a super easy Early Fall Wreath that you can use either indoors or out.
In addition to the wreath tutorial today, I’ve teamed up with 12 other blog friends to bring you our annual Autumn Abounds Blog Hop and tomorrow we will all be hosting a fall linky party AND a nice CASH GIVEAWAY for all our readers! Don’t you want some cash to spend for your fall decorating? Woo hoo!
Ok, let’s get to some Early Fall Wreath making!
We’re going with greens, buttery creams, and browns for a color palette.
To make this wreath you will need the following items:
- 1 wispy grape vine wreath
- 1 cream gerbera daisy floral bunch
- 1 fall floral bunch with lotus pods
- wire cutters
- silk butterflies
Step 1) Take your 2 floral bunches and use your wire cutters to cut the bunches apart. Separate the bunches into like piles.
Step 2) I always find that if I hang my wreath on a door (inside… obviously) then decorating it is much easier vs. just laying it on a table. Follow the directions in the picture below. Trim an excess wires as you find necessary. Feel free to use hot glue to secure if desired. (I personally do not use hot glue because I usually like using the wreath again for another season. But if you need to, then do!) 
Now add in any extra natural elements from your floral bunch, like these dried seed pods and extra beach grass stems.
Now comes the fun part! Wire on some tiny silk butterfiles. Place them randomly all around the wreath. They give a fun and carefree special touch. 😉 
I love how this wreath turned out! It’s perfect for our area of the country without screaming pumpkins and orangey fall. Oh trust me… that will be coming soon… just not quite yet. The temps need to at least drop below 80 before I pull out a pumpkin! 😉
Click on any of the links below to view all the autumn goodness and be sure so come back tomorrow for the fall themed link party and CASH giveaway!
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Town and Country Living
Sand and Sisal
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Debbie Doo’s
DIYShowOff
French Country Cottage
Welcome Fall!
KIM
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Love every inch of you fall wreath Kim! The addition of the butterflies is a great idea- So gorgeous! It’s been fun to join you in this amazing fall blog hop; and I’ll meet you at the beach! 😉 Heather
Thank you Heather! Sounds like a plan!
Kim, I’m so loving your soft costal take on fall! Just breathtaking! And thanks for the super detailed tutorial. It’s the perfect mix of early fall for a beach girl!!! What fun to party with you!!! Pinning and featuring you on FB.
Thank you so much Yvonne! Great to team up with you too! 😉
Lovely and perfect as we ease into fall! Pinned and sharing via FB. Hope you have a wonderful fall!
Oh how beautiful Kim! I love Fall, and wreaths are one of my favorite things to make. Yours is gorgeous.
The wreath is just beautiful! Love the softness of it combined with the weathered blue, so pretty! So fun to party with you. XO
Kristin
Thank you Kristin!
Oh, I love the wispiness of this wreath. It’s so delicate looking and I love the addition of the butterflies. Pinned it!
Love how your wreath turned out- it’s perfect for early Fall decor. 🙂
I am in love with this gorgeous Fall Wreath! It’s so lovely!
Kim this is GORGEOUS!!! So simple and yet just so beautiful. Well done girl!
Thank you Vanessa!
Kim this is gorgeous! I just made my Fall wreath for our Fall tour on Monday, I used the same colors! Maybe it’s because I wasn’t quite ready to welcome traditional fall colors when its 95 degrees outside! This is gorgeous! Pinning and sharing…have a great weekend!
Ha! Exactly! Thank you! I’ll have to go and check out your fall tour! Have a wonderful weekend too!
Hi, Kim! Your wreath is gorgeous! The butterflies are brilliant. Looking forward to getting to know you better! ~ Julie
Thank you Julie!
Love the fall wreath idea. It’s not your typical door decoration. I love that you added the butterflies. What a great touch!
Love that wreath, Kim! It’s beautiful!
Thank you Katie!
This is such a pretty wreath, Kim. I love that it’s so unique and not a tradition wreath. I would love this to hang in my home (it’s too pretty to hang outside ~ I want to SEE it!). So glad to be partying with you. *hugs*, mb
Thank you Mary Beth!!!
That’s the perfect early fall wreath Kim! Yep… it’s just been TOO hot to drag out the pumpkins!