DIY A Stunning Fall Crescent Moon Wreath To Instantly Elevate Your Front Porch

It's no wonder why the impulse to transform your front porch space into an autumnal paradise is undeniable. The colors and textures of seasonal gourds and greenery proves why fall is such a cozy and enjoyable time of year. What better way to celebrate the leaves changing colors than by updating your exterior? Instead of undertaking a complete front porch makeover, there are ways to subtly transition your home into fall. Making your own fall-themed front door wreath is an exciting and inexpensive way to add a personal touch of soothing harvest ambience, welcoming the incoming season and visitors alike to your home. And with a unique crescent moon shape, eyes will be drawn in as if the wreath is leading guests inside the home for a visit. 

Only a few materials and basic tools are needed to make a charming autumn wreath, so break out your hot glue gun and some wire cutters. For this fun fall DIY, you'll need a circular metal wreath frame, mailing tape, ribbon, and your pick of thin stemmed autumnal flowers and foliage. The result is a vibrant art piece that embraces naturalism along with its crescent visual that is sure to stand out in daylight equally as much as misty twilight hours. Together, the combination of fall foliage with charming, artistic fixings will match with favored design schemes ranging from rustic farmhouse styles to eclectic bohemian settings. The earthy color scheme will enrich your space by organically making the fall flowers feel even more alive, thus setting your creation apart from neighboring door displays.    

Creating your own fall front door wreath is a fun project that the entire family can participate in. Take a metal wreath frame and cut it into a crescent shape by removing roughly one third of the circle using wire cutters. Use a thick see-through mailing tape to bond the edges together into a point, mimicking the ends of a crescent moon. To soften the look of the metal, consider wrapping ribbon around the frame so the base is covered with a soft fabric that matches any aesthetic you desire.

Pick the floral material of your liking, whether it be dried flower petals, moss, or dainty stems. Remember that thick florals cover more surface area of the wreath but may require more glue to attach and prevent them from falling off the wreath. Use a hot glue gun to secure the greenery on the top half of the wreath. Then on the bottom, line them in the opposite direction before gluing down. If you see any gaps, feel free to fill the space with more florals, accessories, or dressings. At the midpoint of the wreath, wrap a bow around the frame and let the tassels dangle. Then hang the wreath on the front door and enjoy all season long! You can even expand the visual into fun places to hang your fall wreath that isn't your front door. You can also take inspiration from this project and create similar wreaths to match festive occasions and other seasons, and change them out as desired. Think, Christmas with holly leaves and berries, or Halloween with faux creepies and fake webbing.