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Southern State of Mind Blog by Heather

{DIY Metallic and Blue} Magnolia Leaf Wreath Tutorial

in Christmas, Dollar Store Crafts, Easy DIY, Holiday Crafts, holidays, Our Christmas Home on 11/30/16

Hi there! Happy Wednesday. Today is a GREAT day because both boys are in school for the first time in 11 days AND my bestie is having a baby girl as we speak. Talk about a great day for a great day!!

Tomorrow is officially December and we are busy decking our halls around here. If you missed Part 1 of the “Blue Christmas” home tour, we strolled through the foyer with lots of blue goodness. I will be back next week with more rooms in the house but today I am going to share a tutorial for a DIY Metallic Magnolia Wreath. I originally shared this DIY Magnolia Wreath tutorial two years ago and it has remained one my most pinned projects. But today’s version has a fun Metallic and Blue twist. Because if it’s going to be a Blue Christmas, I am going all in!

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The original version of this wreath costs exactly $1 and takes about 15 minutes to make. Now, unless you hoard spray paint (#guilty) this Metallic and Blue version will cost you more since it requires you painting the leaves various metallic and blue colors with spray paint. Of course, I am a spray paint fool so I had all of these on hand. I know, someone needs to commit me. I mean, who has three different colors of blue spray paint on hand?!?! #navyismylovelanguage

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If you have access to Magnolia tree leaves and would like to make your own wreath, I have a step by step tutorial below. If you don’t have access to a Magnolia tree, you could use this same Dollar Tree wreath form and steps below to stick cypress clippings, boxwoods, holly, etc to still make a fun inexpensive wreath. I think anything would work!

DIY MAGNOLIA WREATH TUTORIAL

TOOLS & MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS DIY MAGNOLIA WREATH PROJECT:

  • Wreath Form (I find mine at the Dollar Tree, but if you cant, here is a similar one from Amazon)
  • Magnolia Leaves
  • Various Metallic and Blue Spray Paints

STEPS TO FOLLOW FOR THIS DIY MAGNOLIA WREATH PROJECT:

STEP 1:

Collect your wreath form and Magnolia Leaves. For mine, believe it or not, I have between 80-90 leaves. And sorry if you live near me, because I did buy every single foam wreath form in stock from the Dollar Tree when I went.

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STEP 2:

Then start adding them to the wreath form. I try to stay pretty symmetrical as I build out the leaves. I also start with the biggest ones in the back and save the smaller ones for the front and filler.

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STEP 3:

Paint a portion of your leaves the various metallic and blue colors. It took me one light coat and they dried super fast.

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STEP 4:

Keep adding layers of the Magnolia Leaves to the wreath form. If you have any issues poking the Magnolia Leaves, cut the stems at a slant so you can stick them in the foam foam easier. I added some cypress clippings into this one. There is no science or wrong way to make these!

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STEP 5:

Keep adding layers until the foam is completely covered. I like to stick a couple right in the center to finish it off.

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STEP 6:

Once the foam is covered, you are done!

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Enjoy your DIY Magnolia Wreath!

DIY Magnolia Wreath Tutorial

For the original $1- 15 Minute Magnolia Wreath tutorial, click here:

Magnolia Leaf Wreath Tutorial

 

Merry Merry,

Heather

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Comments

  1. AvatarLinda Charlton says

    Nov. 30, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    Love the blue. I made mine turquoise, kiwi and purple this year. My door is also turquoise.

    Reply
  2. AvatarDawn Wilson says

    Jan. 9, 2017 at 6:48 am

    Thank you for the inspiration! In England, I think I’d have to use laurel leaves but sure it would still work.
    Lovely ideas!

    Reply
  3. AvatarBonnie says

    Jan. 16, 2017 at 9:09 am

    For the original magnolia wreath….how long do the leaves stay green? Thanks!

    Reply
    • AvatarHeather says

      Jan. 16, 2017 at 10:05 am

      I have found that the Magnolia leaves stay green for about a month. This assumes it is indoors without direct sunlight. Good luck!

      Reply
  4. AvatarAngie Sink says

    Feb. 10, 2017 at 9:41 am

    I totally want to try this…I have a magnolia tree! Do you think clear coating the leaves would preserve the wreath? I will not pay $90+ for one from “Fixer Upper.”

    Reply
  5. Avatarval says

    Nov. 22, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    Thank you for this tutorial! After many Holiday seasons, I have decided that I will always use natural materials for my decorations – there is no storage involved and the natural look is a classic look that I adore. One never grows tired of bringing nature onto the scene! Magnolia leaves and mixed evergreen sprigs, along with a few kumquats on picks is enough to make an elegant, understated, yet totally cheerful wreath! This would also be cute on the table with pillar candles inside of the wreath…..add a few cranberries! Merry Christmas from Louisiana!

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  6. AvatarJulie says

    Jan. 23, 2018 at 11:54 am

    Is there anything you can do- like dipping the leaves in glycerine, that will preserve them. I would like to make one for a friend to use through the year. TThanks!

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