Moss Wreath DIY
A do it yourself moss wreath is simple & easy to make with only a few supplies. It's a beautiful addition to spring decor with it's green hues, natural elements, and chunky textures.
Yield: 1 wreath
Materials
- 1 package Basil Reindeer Moss
- 1 package Chartreuse Reindeer Moss
- 2 packages Forest Moss
- 2 packages Moss Variety Pack
- 2 packages Natural Dried Forest Moss
- 1 18" Straw Wreath
- Hot Glue Gun & Hot Glue
- Vacuum A must for this project!
Instructions
- Clear a large area like a kitchen counter or island to place your wreath & moss on to create your DIY moss wreath.
- Place the different mosses in piles so that you can easily grab them when making the wreath.
- Place the straw wreath curved side up on the counter (the flat side of the wreath is the backside so it sits flush against the wall or door).
- Select any one of the mosses and begin gluing it to the straw wreath. I found that adding the glue to the backside of the moss was the best way to attach it to the wreath. Moss easily breaks into small chunks, making it very easy to work with and glue to the wreath.
- Add the moss in about 4" sections to the wreath. Adding the moss to the wreath will resemble a jigsaw puzzle. You will want to piece the chunks of moss together just like a puzzle.
- Make sure to cover the front & sides of the wreath base so no straw is showing. You do not need to add moss to the back of the wreath.
- Continue adding moss around the wreath in 4" sections. I alternated forest moss & reindeer moss, and alternated the colors of the different mosses as well.
- Now, you may need to vacuum your counter & floors a couple of times while adding the moss to the wreath. The moss will lose pieces along with dirt, so the counter can get very dirty.
- Add moss to the entire wreath until the straw wreath is no longer visible.
- Once the straw wreath is covered with moss, your moss wreath is complete!
- Hang it from a hook, on a wall, or from a door for beautiful, organic spring decor.
Notes
- Your moss wreath will shed (not nearly as much as when you were making it) so you can seal it to prevent further shedding. I did not do this step but you could use an acrylic sealing spray, a fabric stiffening spray, or hairspray would work too.
- Clear a large, flat work space to make this wreath. You will have plenty of room to spread out the moss and will have a space you don't mind getting dirty.
- Keep a vacuum on hand for this wreath project. Moss can be messy and a quick vacuum between moss sections will help to keep your space clean.
- Alternate the different moss varieties & colors to create a wreath that is chunky and visually appealing.
- Add a bow or other embellishments for more character & whimsy.
