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Home » crafts » Turn a Dollar Store Hula Skirt into a Fall Wreath

crafts, Fall Craft, pumpkins · October 23, 2012

Turn a Dollar Store Hula Skirt into a Fall Wreath

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Hula Skirt Fall Wreath

I bought a couple of hula skirts at the Dollar Store last year thinking I might be able to make them into a Fall Wreath. The raffia-like hula material just reminded me of Fall for some reason. Maybe it looks like straw or hay? I never got around to making the wreath last year, but I found it last week as I was cleaning out my craft room and thought I might try the idea finally.

I really like the way it turned out. And I used some metallic paint pens on the pumpkins which I think brought it a more modern look.

Here’s how I made the wreath. It was a 30 minute project.

Supplies:

2 Dollar Store Hula Skirts

1 Wreath form (mine is 18 inches in diameter)

1 fall pumpkin garland

1/2 yard of burlap material

a cardboard letter

1 roll (6 feet) of lace ribbon

Hot Glue gun

Twine Ribbon for bow – optional

Here’s how I made the wreath:

  • I cut the burlap material into sections of 4-inch wide sections.
  • I cut each hula skirt into 6 sections. And then I tied the sections onto the wreath form, tying the knot at different places on the form, so it wasn’t super even.
  • Once the hula sections were tied on,  I fluffed the sections around the wreath so each part was evenly covered.
  • Then I took a 6 foot pumpkin garland I bought a few years ago, and wrapped it around the wreath form. I fluffed the hula sections over the garland.  I also added some chevron embellishments on the pumpkins with paint pens. So easy.
  • Then I painted the monogram letter and then I cut sections of ribbon to wrap around the letter. I cut each section separately, instead of wrapping it around the letter, which would have made the stripes diagonal instead of straight.
  • I hot glued the ribbon on the letter and then hot glued the letter onto the center of the wreath.
  • To hang the wreath, I fitted the door hanger under one of the sections of the wire garland. You can also take a length of ribbon and hot glue the sections to the back of the wreath form, making a loop to hang the wreath
  • Finally, if there are scraggly sections of the hula skirt on the wreath once you get it hung, just cut those sections to make it look good.

**Another idea for embellishing the letter would be to add mod podge to the letter and glitter it instead of adding lace. I did this with another letter and put it at the front of my porch. I love the way it catches the light!

And that is a simple and inexpensive Fall wreath idea.

You can make this wreath in August and hang it all the way through November 🙂

I love finding Dollar Store items and remaking them into something else!!

It’s been so fun thinking of a new wreath each month for the Styrofoam Challenge.

Last month I made this Ghost Wreath:

In August I made this Pumpkin Houndstooth Fall Wreath:

Houndstooth Pumpkin Wreath

 And in July I made a fun Beachy Rosette Wreath: 

We also have a fun Pinterest board where we love to pin beautiful wreaths –  The Ultimate Wreath Board (Styrofoam)!

If you have a styrofoam wreath that you would like added to the board, leave me a link in the comments.

I am having a ball with  Beckie @ Infarrantly Creative and Styrofoam Crafts on this fun 6-month wreath challenge. I love seeing all of the awesome wreath ideas that we add to the board each month!!

And be sure to follow along with Styrofoam — on their Styrofoam Crafts site. 

And Crafts ‘n Coffee Blog.


Ghosts in a Cloche

Leave a link to YOUR wreath – I would love to add it to the board!

Have a Fabulous Day!!!

xox

Disclaimer:  Thanks to Styrofoam Crafts for sponsoring this fun challenge. You can find their products at your local craft store. All opinions are 100% mine.

Posted By: Jen · In: crafts, Fall Craft, pumpkins

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Comments

  1. JuneA** says

    November 2, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Gorgeous & clever! Thanks for sharing!

  2. Sharon says

    November 1, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    You are so clever, Jen. I am loving your fall wreaths. And a hula skirt? Fabulous! Thank you. Sharon

  3. Stephanie@Henry Happened says

    October 27, 2012 at 3:49 AM

    that’s a great idea and I love the end result!

  4. Shannon Fox says

    October 24, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    That is so super cute Jen! I love the “hay” look of the hula skirt! Brilliant :)))

    • Jen says

      October 25, 2012 at 12:18 AM

      Thanks so much Shannon!! Love you!!

      xox

  5. Debbie says

    October 23, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    I love this! You are so creative and I can totally see fall in that hula skirt 🙂

    • Jen says

      October 24, 2012 at 12:27 AM

      Thanks Debbie!! That means so much to me. Thanks for the comment!!

      xxoxo

  6. nest of posies says

    October 23, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    JEN! get outta here! this is so creative!
    all the natural elements in this wreath make it feel so fall & thanksgiving-ish!

    beautifully done!
    xo
    kellie

  7. Amy says

    October 23, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    Love this idea. You are the wreath queen! I think we need to mail you a bunch of random stuff and see what kind of wreath you can make. ha! I would have never known this was a hula skirt. Fun!

  8. Shanee says

    October 23, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    You are genius! Love the hula skirt wreath…it is so pretty! Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

  9. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    You are one crafty lady! Who else would think to use a hula skirt for a wreath…very cool!

    • tatertotsandjello says

      October 23, 2012 at 7:21 PM

      LOL – thanks Jessica!! Thanks for the comment my friend.

      xox

  10. Mindy says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    I made two different monsters out of wreath forms and stands here!
    http://adaywithlilmama.blogspot.com/2011/05/monster-first-birthday-party.html
    http://adaywithlilmama.blogspot.com/2011/11/monstar-1st-birthday-party-decorations.html

  11. Kim @ Plumberry Pie says

    October 23, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    All your wreaths are stunning! The hula skirt one is my favorite, just beautiful. You are so talented!

    • tatertotsandjello says

      October 23, 2012 at 7:22 PM

      Oh thanks Kim!! I really like the texture of the hula skirt material – it’s very fallish 🙂

      xoxo

  12. Michelle L says

    October 23, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    So creative, Jen! Who woulda thunk to use those hula skirts for fall decor – not me!

    • tatertotsandjello says

      October 23, 2012 at 7:22 PM

      hahah! Thanks Michelle. For some reason those hula skirts were screaming fall to me. So funny.

      xoxo

  13. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    October 23, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Well, I need to head over to The Dollar Tree! 😉 There’s one close to our house, but I haven’t been in awhile. LOVE how you painted those pumpkins, Jen!

    • tatertotsandjello says

      October 23, 2012 at 7:23 PM

      Thanks Amanda!! I am LOVING those paint pens. Makes me want to paint every single pumpkin in sight. I am excited to try them out on some Christmas projects too!! Thanks for the comment my friend!!

      xoxxo

  14. linda (burlap+blue) says

    October 23, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    Oh I love this! I’m so glad I’m not the only one who loves to wander the Dollar Store (and Target!) looking for inexpensive finds to turn into wreaths:) This one is so creative! xo

    • tatertotsandjello says

      October 23, 2012 at 7:24 PM

      Thanks Linda!!! It’s so fun to wander around trying to come up with things to transform in there. I’m glad I’m not the only one that loves doing that. I love all of your projects – you are super creative!!

      xoxoxo

  15. Bird says

    October 23, 2012 at 1:14 AM

    Absolutely ADORABLE!!!! I can’t find those hula skirts, but maybe raffia would do the trick? LOVE all your wreath ideas Jen!! 🙂

Hi! I'm Jen Hadfield. I'm a mom of 5 restoring an 1891 home in the heart of Salt Lake City. I love being creative and sharing simple ideas to make your life easier and more beautiful!

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