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Cardinal Winter Wreath DIY + How to Flock an Evergreen Wreath for Christmas

Make your own winter cardinal wreath and learn how to flock a Christmas wreath! This snowy winter wreath DIY is the perfect base for adding ornaments, ribbon, or flowers to make a cheerful holiday door decoration.

Ingredients

  • Evergreen Wreath Form available at many craft and home stores including Walmart, At Home, Target, and Michaels
  • Birdhouse Ornament Dollar Tree
  • Cardinal Christmas Birds Dollar Tree
  • Red Berry Vine Dollar Tree
  • Large and small pinecones found in your yard or from Dollar Tree or Michaels
  • Snow Spray Flocking Walmart
  • Red Berry package Dollar Tree

Instructions

How to Flock a Wreath or Garland in 3 Easy Steps

  • You can use these easy steps to add fake snow to any Christmas greenery! This is a great way to give your old fake tree a new look -- it will look like a whole new tree!
  • Start by taking your wreath form to an area with good air circulation. Outdoors on the grass is an excellent choice. If you need to do this in an area like a garage, be sure to put down a drop cloth to contain the mess and open the window and/or door for adequate ventilation. Wear a mask for protection.
  • Lightly spray the entire wreath with the snow spray. Allow it to dry for about 10 minutes before applying a second coat for a thicker, more even coverage.
  • Allow the wreath to completely dry. It's recommended to leave it outside for about 30-45 minutes.

How to Decorate a Flocked DIY Winter Wreath

  • Loosely wrap the red berry vine around the entire wreath. This will add a vibrant and festive touch.
  • Add some hot glue to the large pinecones and firmly press them onto the wreath form so that they adhere to the branches. Use floral wire as an extra secure attachment if needed.
  • The red birds come with clips or wire attached to them. You can choose to keep them on and clip or wire the birds to the branches, or you can remove the clips and use hot glue to attach them securely.
  • Apply hot glue to the smaller pinecones and arrange them around the wreath to add depth and texture.
  • Lastly, apply hot glue to the backside of the birdhouse ornament and press it firmly onto the wreath form. Again, you can use floral wire to secure the attachment if needed. Glue it to the back of the birdhouse, then twist it around the wreath frame.
  • To add some extra color and detail, incorporate larger red berries from a package found at Dollar Tree. These berries have wires attached to them that can be pulled out. Apply a small amount of hot glue and press the berries onto the wreath form.