$20 Fall Wreath Challenge

I was just a tad excited to get started on my fall decor this year! In fact, I wouldn't even technically say that it's fall yet here in So. Utah, but nevertheless... My decor made its way up! 

I was really excited to make a new wreath this year, after browsing hundreds of ideas all year via Pinterest! So one fateful night when my sweet Mom had my kids, and the husband was out hunting, I very kindly handed myself a $20 bill (Thank you, Self) and marched into Joannes on a mission. I was going to do my whole wreath for under $20. And By-Golly. I did it!

I wish I took more pictures of the 'During' process, but I had a friend over and we were too busy chatting and chasing kids to worry about cameras! But I'll give you a little run-through...

What I had on hand:

Grapevine wreath (but these are really only like $4)

Yellow flowers

Twine

Orange and Yellow Polka Dot Ribbon from the Etsy shop Hairbow Supplies Etc.

(seriously, I can't tell you how many times I've used this ribbon pack!)

What I bought:

most things were on sale at Joannes

Welcome Friends Sign - on sale for around $3.00

Burlap - about $2.00 worth

Green Tulle - $2.50

Acorn picks - .99 and 1.50

Moss Roll - $2.50 with coupon

Berry garlands -  $1.50 each

cream polka dot ribbon - $2.00

Autumn leaves - $1.50

So total - around $17.50... give or take. I estimated due to sales.

I started by weaving the tulle in and out of the wreath, and then did the same with the ribbon. You'll notice I ended up not using the yellow, I had to edit a little. It was getting too busy.

After I had all the tulle and ribbon I wanted, I glued chunks of the Moss onto the wreath, then proceeded to add things here and there until I reached the fullness I was looking for! 

I did separate the acorn picks into smaller sections, and I cut up the berry garlands to makes them more like berry 'sprays'. Lastly, I glued the sign to a piece of scrap ribbon, and tied that around the wreath to secure it. I tried gluing it directly onto the wreath, but that wasn't happening, so I improvised!

All in all, I am super happy with how it turned out! And I am even more happy that it only cost me $20!! 

I think I might make this an "Every Holiday Challenge"! What do you think!? Want to see more of these!? 

What are your favorite ways to save on holiday decor?