Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show some love than by crafting a beautiful heart-shaped wreath? Whether you want to spruce up your front door, your craft room, or just need an excuse to use that glue gun (again), this project is perfect for you! Follow along as I take you step by step through this love-infused creation. And if you want to see the magic happen in action, check out my YouTube tutorial!
Materials You’ll Need:
- Wire heart form base
- White felt
- Beads (I used both regular and sticker beads)
- Plastic roses
- White accent flowers
- String
- Tassel
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun (aka the tool of Satan)
- Something to protect your fingers from the inevitable hot glue disaster
Step 1: Wrapping the Base
The foundation of this wreath starts with wrapping the felt around the wire heart form. Now, don’t get ahead of yourself with the glue just yet! First, wrap it all the way around to make sure everything is nicely covered. Think of it like dressing your wreath in a cozy, elegant sweater. I needed two rolls of felt for this project, so if you run out, don’t panic—just glue the first roll down and start the second one where you left off.
Once the frame is covered, flip your wreath over and secure the felt with a generous amount of glue. Snip off the excess, and voilà —the base is complete!
Step 2: Rose Time! (AKA, The Fun Part)
Next up, the roses! Start by popping them off their stems and removing the leaves (don’t toss them—we’ll use them later). The stems on these fake flowers are often too long and make gluing them a nightmare, so give them a quick trim before you start.
Now for the satisfying part—gluing the roses onto the wreath! It’s like watching your wreath come to life before your eyes. Just be sure not to crowd them at the top, or you might run out before you get to the bottom. (Not that I’d know anything about that… okay, fine, I totally did that.)
Adding Accent Pieces
With the roses in place, it’s time to add some depth and texture with the leaves and white accent flowers. Now, if you’re like me, you’ll want to play around with placement before committing. I repositioned mine about a hundred times before reaching for the glue gun.
A quick note: The glue gun and I have a love-hate relationship. Love the results, hate the burns. So if you have a tool to help press things down, now is the time to use it. Third-degree burns aren’t part of the aesthetic we’re going for here.
This part is super easy thanks to sticker beads! I positioned mine at a slight angle for a touch of elegance. They stick pretty well, but if you want extra security, feel free to add glue—just know that working with tiny beads and a hot glue gun is a recipe for burnt fingertips. (If you’ve got the patience and skill, more power to you!)
Now, let’s talk tassels. I wanted to thread mine through some beads, but the holes were so tiny that it became a battle of wills. Enter the dotting tool, which I thought would magically enlarge the hole (spoiler: it did not). Eventually, I switched to larger wooden beads and managed to get it through. Victory!
At first, I tried attaching the tassel with string, but that was a disaster. In the end, the glue gun came to the rescue once again. Crisis averted.
After securing everything in place and double-checking for any loose ends, my wreath is done—and she is gorgeous. If you’re looking for a fun and festive DIY project to add some love to your home, this Valentine’s Day wreath is the way to go.
Want to see the entire process in action? Watch my full tutorial on YouTube [insert link here]!
Happy crafting, and may your glue gun burns be minimal!
