DIY Leaf Wreath

It’s hot and humid here in central Florida, and I’m dreaming of cooler days in a few months.  Up north, when leaves start to turn, you can make beautiful colored leaf wreaths.  I always think of maple leaves as they are so beautiful.  Of course, I’ve seen green leaf wreaths, fall leaf wreaths with colored leaves, and even leaf wreaths with brown leaves.

 

 

 

 

Maple trees are found in U.S. hardiness zones 3 to 9.  I live in semi-tropical zone 9B and I have never seen a maple tree in my area. I’m not saying there isn’t one, but I think they are probably a little further north.  Anyway, one of my favorite bushes year round is the tropical croton with colorful leaves.  These popular tropical plants are hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 9 to 11. For many of you, this plant is simply a houseplant. However, crotons in the garden can be enjoyed in Florida year round.  In the fall, this is the closest I come to beautiful fall leaves.  The heat and rain of summer intensifies the colors on the croton leaves and by September, they are amazing.

 

 

 

 

I decided I wanted to make my version of a fall leaf wreath with colorful croton leaves.  I cut leaves varying the color patterns.  I used a dollar store foam wreath, leaves, and straight pins.

 

 

 

 

 

I began by pinning a leaf through the stem into inside of the foam and wrapping leaf around fanning out over foam wreath.  Pin into stem or vein as they are stronger and pin won’t pull through as fast.  I put a second and sometimes 3rd pin in vein to hold leaf in place.  I alternated between leaves with reddish tint and those with yellow tint.

 

 

 

 

 

I continued around the wreath pinning and alternating colors.  My leaves are various sizes and I like that but you may want leaves similar in size depending on your preference.

 

 

 

 

I finished the wreath by carefully spacing the last 4 leaves to complete my pattern of colors and layering.   I hung it on my front door.

 

 

 

 

 

I love the colors and texture. It certainly brightens up the front door.  If you want to make one for fall, just collect leaves from the yard when they start to turn.  For the summer, collect green leaves.  For October, collect brown leaves. Inexpensive and so easy to make, you can replace leaves as necessary straight from your yard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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