DIY Summer Strawberry-Theme Wreath and Porch

DIY Summer Strawberry Wreath. Create a charming summer strawberry-themed wreath by combining faux strawberries and flowers, lush greenery, and a red bow for a delightful way to decorate your front door.

Creating a charming summer strawberry-themed wreath is a delightful way to decorate your front door and set the tone for a vibrant, inviting porch. This tutorial will guide you through the process of making a beautiful strawberry wreath using faux strawberries, lush greenery, small white flowers, and a striking red bow. Additionally, we’ll explore how to extend this theme to create a complete strawberry-themed summer porch.

DIY Flower Craft Tutorials

Before we get into the tutorial, I have five friends who are sharing their amazing summer flower crafts, and I am sharing them at the bottom of this post—be sure to scroll down and check out these beautiful floral DIY ideas!

Materials Needed

• Greenery wreath base with small white flowers
• White Faux Snowball Hydrangea Flowers
• Faux strawberry bunches
• Red and white gingham ribbon with wire
• Red grosgrain ribbon
• Scissors
• Floral wire
• Hot glue gun (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare Your Greenery Wreath

Start with a greenery wreath base that includes small white flowers. This will serve as the foundation for your strawberry wreath.

1. Fluff the Wreath: Gently fluff the greenery and flowers to give the wreath a full, lush appearance. Make sure all the elements are evenly distributed.

2. Add Faux Strawberry Bunches

Adding faux strawberry bunches is the next step to bringing the strawberry theme to life.

1. Prepare the Strawberries: Separate the faux strawberry bunches, if necessary, so they are ready to be placed on the wreath.
2. Position the Strawberries: Arrange the strawberries around the wreath, spacing them evenly. Fluff them out to ensure they look natural and voluminous.
3. Attach the Strawberries: Use floral wire to secure the strawberry bunches to the wreath. Wrap the wire around the stems of the strawberries and the wreath base, twisting tightly to hold them in place. You can also use a hot glue gun for additional security.

3. Create the Double Bow

The double bow is a key decorative element that adds a charming touch to the wreath. Follow these steps to make a perfect double bow.

Larger Bow (Gingham Ribbon)

1. Cut the Ribbon: Cut a length of the red and white gingham ribbon to 36 inches. This will be for the three loops on each side of the bow.
2. Form the Loops: Fold the ribbon to create three loops on each side, each loop being 6 inches in width.
3. Cut the Tails: Cut two tails, each 12 inches long.
4. Assemble the Bow: Use floral wire to tie the center of the loops, securing the shape of the bow. Attach the tails to the back of the bow using the same wire.

Smaller Bow (Red Grosgrain Ribbon)

1. Cut the Ribbon: Cut a length of the red grosgrain ribbon to 24 inches for the loops.
2. Form the Loops: Create two loops on each side, each loop being 4 inches in width.
3. Cut the Tails: Cut two tails, each 8 inches long.
4. Assemble the Bow: Use floral wire to tie the center of the loops, securing the shape of the bow. Attach the tails to the back of the bow using the same wire.

Combine the Bows

1. Layer the Bows: Place the smaller red grosgrain bow on top of the larger gingham bow.
2. Secure the Bows Together: Cut a 12-inch length of ribbon and tie it around the center of both bows to cover the floral wire and secure them together. Tie it tightly in the back and trim any excess ribbon.

4. Attach the Bow to the Wreath

1. Position the Bow: Decide where you want to place the bow on the wreath. The top or bottom center is typically a good spot.
2. Secure the Bow: Use the leftover wire from the bow to tie it onto the wreath securely.

5. Final Touches

1. Adjust the Elements: Make any final adjustments to the strawberries, flowers, and bow to ensure everything looks balanced and visually appealing.
2. Secure Loose Elements: Use additional floral wire or hot glue to secure any loose elements.

Creating a Strawberry-Themed Summer Porch

Now that you have your beautiful strawberry wreath, it’s time to extend the theme to your entire porch.

1. Strawberry Wreath

Your handmade strawberry wreath will be the centerpiece of your porch decor.

2. Small Sign

Hang a small sign to the side of your door to complement the wreath. You can find charming strawberry-themed signs online or make one yourself.

3. Flower Market Crates

Add flower market crates on both sides of your door to enhance the farmhouse feel. Use wood crates and stencil or draw flower market signs on the crates.

1. Stack the Crates: Stack two crates on one side of the door and one crate on the other side.
2. Add Faux Flowers: Place faux flowers in the crates. Use faux geraniums, white flowers, and a garland of daisies. Loop the daisy garland around the crates for a whimsical touch.

4. Strawberry-Themed Doormat

Complete the look with a strawberry-themed doormat. Look for doormats featuring strawberries or a general farmers market theme to tie everything together.

Doormat 1 | Doormat 2 | Doormat 3 | Doormat 4 | Doormat 5 | Doormat 6

Enjoy Your Summer Porch

With your strawberry wreath and coordinating porch decor, you’ve created a delightful and welcoming entrance to your home. This setup is perfect for spring and summer, and the faux elements make it easy to store and reuse each year. Neighbors and passersby will surely admire your creativity and the charming vibe of your strawberry-themed porch. Happy crafting!

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More Summer DIY Ideas

Here are a few other summer porch ideas for inspiration 🙂

• Summer Succulents Porch
• DIY Stamped Botanical Napkins
• Summer DIY Beehives and Beehive Tablescape
• Turn a Thrifted Bundt Pan into a Summer Table Planter

Which project do YOU want to make first?

Let us know in the comments!

xoxo