Add A Touch Of Winter Magic To Your Front Door With Martha Stewart's Gorgeous Decor DIY

There's something special about the winter holidays that inspires magical home decor. In fact, more than 85% of Americans decorate their home exteriors for the season. But what sets yours apart from the masses? Nobody does Christmas decor quite like Martha Stewart. If you're hoping to capture her innate sense of razzle-dazzle in your home this year, there's a fun DIY that will help you stand out. Who knew you could DIY a festive alternative to a typical holiday wreath using a few simple items? Rather than buying a run-of-the-mill wreath like all the neighbors, copy Stewart's concept for a festive monogram door hanger with a fluffy pine garland finish.

In a video she posted to her YouTube channel, you can see Stewart transform a Home Depot wreath, some metal wire, and an 'S' she cut out of wood into a gorgeous holiday namesake decoration. The 'S' for Stewart takes a traditional Christmas icon, normally formed in a circle, completely outside of the box. It's close enough to what we know and love to make its festive point without looking like everyone else's. If you're looking for ways to make your own Christmas wreaths without fitting that traditional circle mold, this is the project for you.

Materials for this project include ¼ inch MDF board like Home Depot's ProWood selection, carbon paper, and a festive garland. Martha Stewart uses a glittering faux pine bough, but you can go with a plainer option like Home Accent's holiday Kingston fir garland, also at Home Depot. You'll also need a pencil, some 28-gauge wire, and a jigsaw. Once you've got your supplies assembled, it's time to add a touch of holiday magic to your home with this Martha Stewart-inspired DIY monogram wreath.

To print your giant template on standard 8.5 x 11 paper, select "page setup" and "fit to" along with your desired number of pages, so that you end up with multiple segments of the large monogram. Stick the pages together at the seams to form your letter, and lay carbon paper on the MDF, followed by the newly formed letter. Trace it onto the board, and cut it out with a jigsaw. Alternatively, you can make a stencil using a vinyl cutting machine like a Cricut. You can also ditch the heavy wood backing for lightweight foam board (who's going to know?). Use wire to tie your garland to the board, covering the entire front face. Feel free to hot glue any bits that don't sit where you want them to. You can also use glue to add bows, Christmas balls, tinsel, jingle bells, and other holiday embellishments. The finished look is a unique namesake holiday wreath inspired by Stewart herself.