How To DIY A Beautiful Dried Orange Holiday Wreath For Your Door

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Traditional Christmas decor is always a fun mood-boost to get you in the holiday spirit. But maybe this year you want to swap out some of that red, white, and green for something more minimalist and natural, like a beautiful dried orange holiday wreath for your door. Dried fruit wreaths are a hit on Etsy and even pop up in Williams Sonoma's holiday lineup. But with this simple DIY shared by TikToker @alexiswithlove, you're getting that luxe look as if it came straight from Williams Sonoma's shelves, without the hefty price tag.

There are two ways to make this wreath, you can use a metal frame or free-form your wreath. It really comes down to where you plan to hang it and the type of door you have. If you're placing it against a glass door and want the natural light to shine through like a sun catcher, you might prefer to forgo the frame and let the orange slices act as the frame themselves (just be sure they are fully dried to avoid spoilage in the sun). Otherwise, a metal frame works perfectly. To complete this DIY, you'll need about five large oranges, a wire wreath (like the 18-inch FloraCraft Wire Wreath from Walmart, or smaller if you prefer), hot glue, and a bow of your choice, perhaps in velvet or festive plaid. And, if you don't already have something to hang it with, a wreath door hanger from Amazon is the last item to add to your list.

The most time-consuming part of this entire DIY is prepping the oranges. You're going to want to slice them pretty thin, about a quarter of an inch. Then, give each slice a good pat-down so they're dry, then lay them out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. TikToker @alexiswithlove baked hers for six hours at 175 degrees Fahrenheit, flipping the slices every hour. Once that's done, everything gets easier. Grab your metal wreath frame, and start hot-gluing the oranges around it. Or, if you're not using a frame, lay your oranges out on wax paper to stage them before gluing them atop each other in a staggered, layered circle. Don't be afraid to mix and match for holiday color, with grapefruit, blood orange, lemons, and limes.

Once it's dry, glue your velvet bow, or any bow of your choice, to the top. You can also tie a few fresh cinnamon sticks with jute rope and glue them in place, which can actually act as a natural repellent for biting bugs like mosquitoes. If you plan to hang your wreath outdoors, using a sealant will be a crucial way to keep little critters away from your orange slices. Something like Mod Podge works well and is easy to apply with a foam brush. If your oranges are properly dried, your wreath can last over a year.