This embroidery hoop Valentine’s Day wreath is a quick and easy way to add some Valentine’s Day pizzazz to your front door or interior spaces and it only takes 15 minutes to make!
MY TAKE ON VALENTINE’S DAY DECOR…
After taking down the bazillion Christmas decorations in my home, I’m not much for holiday decorations until Easter. Most of my home decor stays pretty neutral until then.
However… Valentine’s Day is upon us.
Here’s my hang-up with some of the Valentine’s Day decor on the market – it’s a little too “foo-fooey.” For anyone who isn’t familiar with the term foo-foo, I mean it’s a bit too frilly. Too fancy. Too loud.
Think big thick ribbons, sparkles, a billion hearts, and googly eyes. Fourteen shades of pink. Enough X’s and O’s to re-make a Trisha Yearwood song (did any of my 90’s people catch that?).
There’s nothing wrong with that style, but it’s just not my thing, so I’ve steered away from Valentine’s Day decor until this year. Maybe I’ve been hit by Cupid’s arrow or something, but I figured I could add just a touch of festivity to my front doors around Valentine’s Day – but in a minimalist way.
Hence these wreaths. They’re inexpensive and easy to make, and they add a touch of lovey-dovey without being obnoxious.
Here’s how I did it:
SOURCE LIST
Embroidery hoops (14”)
Greenery or floral (the mini artificial flowers from Hobby Lobby are the best)
Floral wire
Wire cutters
Hot glue gun
STEPS TO MAKE A VALENTINE’S DAY WREATH
1. Separate the two pieces of embroidery hoop and save the outer rim for another project. You’ll only need the inner hoop for this.
2. Using your wire cutters and floral wire, wrap a spray of greenery or faux flowers and secure it to the hoop. I like the asymmetrical look of the spray to the side, but you can center it at the bottom instead if you like that better. Hot glue for extra support once you’re sure of the placement.
3. These galvanized heart ornaments were pretty and neutral but kept with the theme. They are very pliable, so I was able to remove the loop and hemp string at the top using pliers. Then, I hot glued it to the greenery and hoop.
4. Make a bow with your ribbon. I made a single loop bow with a fuller, wired ribbon (about 12” long) then trimmed the ends into a “V.” Wired ribbon will help your bow keep its shape.
If you’ve ever tried to make a tied bow for present wrapping, wreaths, etc., then you know it can look lopsided really easily. Check out this link for an easy NO-TIE bow-making tutorial that uses hot glue and wire (which you’ll already have out anyway).
5. Secure your bow with wire and/or hot glue.
Boom. Done in 15 minutes and no sparkles in sight!
Looking for more decorating ideas? How about some vintage farmhouse decor inspiration!