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Easy DIY Flocked Wreath

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I seem to be a bit obsessed with flocking at Christmas.  A couple of years ago I flocked our artificial Christmas tree and I am still completely in love with it.  This year I decided to try something new and flock a wreath. 

I wasn’t completely sure how it would turn out, but it’s even more beautiful than my tree!  I can’t wait to show how easy it was!

easy flocked wreath shown on front door

Also it is with much excitement that I join this year’s Home for the Holidays blog tour sponsored by Sondra Lyn at Home! This is the 3rd year for her HFTH tour, and we promise to bring some of the most awesome decor, craft and recipe ideas you’ll find anywhere.

But first, here’s how to make that gorgeous wreath.

This post contains affiliate links.  See my full disclosure here.

Materials for Flocked Wreath

  • Basic evergreen wreath
    • I used a plain 24 inch wreath that I got on sale at a craft store for less than $5
  • Flocking powder
    • I used Sno-Flock for both my tree and this wreath and it was fabulous
  • spray bottle of water
  • strainer
  • vines, sticks, or evergreen clippings from your yard
  • three large jingle bells and string

 

How to create your own Flocked wreath

plain pine wreath

I started with a very basic wreath.  It wasn’t particularly attractive but the flocking made a huge difference.

 

how to flock a wreath

Flocking something is actually very easy.  Be sure to put some type of dropcloth beneath your work area before you begin.

Then simply spray water on the wreath and sift flocking powder onto it.  Give a few more mists of water to help set everything and let it dry for a few hours. It’s that quick and easy.

plain flocked wreath

Without adding a single other thing, it already looked a million times better.  But since I used a very basic wreath, I wanted to make it a little more interesting.  You could easily buy some pretty Christmas picks to add, but I decided to go the free route. 

I simply took my garden shears outside and cut some bits of vine and cuttings from some evergreen shrubs.

fresh greenery

My husband laughed when I told him I used greenery and branches from the yard.  But wasn’t all Christmas greenery originally cut fresh from outdoors?  There’s no reason not to use what’s in your yard, even if all you have is a few broken branches!

I flocked the vines and branches in the exact same way as the wreath.

flocked branches and greenery

Then I simply stuck them in the wreath to give it texture.  Because I flocked them separately, it will be easy to remove them later if they wilt as they dry.

close up of flocked wreath

 

I’ve had people ask about using spray snow or something similar instead of flocking.  I’ve seen others make their own concoctions using glue and glitter.  And you could certainly use either of these methods. 

But I can guarantee nothing is as beautiful as real flocking.  It does cost a bit more, but I have used the same 5 lb box of flocking to flock my tree twice, flock this wreath, and flock quite a few branches and clippings and still have plenty left in the box so it goes a long way.  

If you only want a small amount for a few small projects, you can also buy a 2 lb. box much cheaper.

flocked wreath

It was beautiful but it needed a little something more, so I added a trio of jingle bells to the center of the wreath.  (My bells were originally part of a door knob hanger I found at Michaels, but any large bells will work.)

The wreath looks beautiful on my front door.

christmas wreath with bells

But I decided to hang it inside in my entry instead.  I framed it with an old wood frame. It was originally part of a mirror with an old dresser but the mirror and the dresser were long gone when I found it at a yard sale this summer. 

And it was the perfect match with my flocked wreath.

christmas foyer

I love that this wreath is beautiful for Christmas but will also work perfectly the rest of the winter.

Easy DIY Flocked Wreath

Easy DIY Flocked Wreath

Yield: One Flocked Wreath
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Active Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: easy
Estimated Cost: $10-$20

Make a gorgeous DIY flocked Christmas wreath using flocking powder and a water bottle. It couldn't be easier!

Materials

  • Basic evergreen wreath - I used a plain 24 inch wreath that I got on sale at a craft store for less than $5
  • Flocking powder - I used Sno-Flock for both my tree and this wreath and it was fabulous
  • spray bottle of water
  • vines, sticks, or evergreen clippings from your yard
  • three large jingle bells and string

Tools

  • strainer

Instructions

    1. Start with a very basic wreath.  It doesn't have to be particularly attractive because the flocking makes a huge difference.
    2. Flocking something is very easy.  Before beginning, put some type of drop cloth beneath your work area.
    3. Then spray water on the wreath and sift flocking powder onto it. 
    4. Give a few more mists of water to help set everything and let it dry for a few hours. It’s that quick and easy.
    5. After the flocking, it already looked a million times better. I also added some bits of vine and cuttings from some evergreen shrubs outside, but this is optional.
    6. I flocked the vines and branches in the exact same way as the wreath.
    7. Then I simply stuck them in the wreath to give it texture.  Because I flocked them separately, it will be easy to remove them later if they wilt as they dry.

Recommended Products

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  • SnoFlock The Original Premium Artificial Decorative Self-Adhesive Snow Flock Powder with IceFlakes | PRO. Grade | Artificial Christmas Tree Snow (Pure White, 2 Pounds [0.90Kg])
    SnoFlock The Original Premium Artificial Decorative Self-Adhesive Snow Flock Powder with IceFlakes | PRO. Grade | Artificial Christmas Tree Snow (Pure White, 2 Pounds [0.90Kg])
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Project Type: Wreath / Category: Christmas
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Comments

  1. Lynn Spencer says

    November 30, 2016 at 7:04 am

    Carrie…I have never flocked anything before and after this post, I want to do it NOW!!! My mind is spinning with all the things I could flock. I am so impressed with the wreath you flocked, how beautiful.

    Thanks for giving me something to put on my ‘crafts i must do’ list.

    Have a great Wednesday.

    Hugs, Lynn

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      November 30, 2016 at 9:21 pm

      Thank you Lynn! I have definitely become addicted to flocking – now I want to flock everything!

      Reply
  2. Alli Smith says

    November 30, 2016 at 8:01 am

    For years I had a flocked tree in my dining room. It came that way and I never knew the flocking process and how easy it is. I need to get some flocking powder and try my hand at flocking. Your wreath is beautiful and I love that it can hang out all winter long.

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      November 30, 2016 at 9:22 pm

      Thank you Alli! It really is super easy and flocking is so beautiful!

      Reply
  3. Paula says

    November 30, 2016 at 9:08 am

    Beautiful! I wondered how people flocked their Christmas tree and now I know it’s with flocking powder. I had no idea such a product existed! Flocking really fluffed up your wreath and with the addition of a few things from your garden, it looks fabulous!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      November 30, 2016 at 9:23 pm

      Thanks Paula! It really is so easy to add flocking and it makes such a huge difference!

      Reply
  4. Lydia @ Lydi Out Loud says

    November 30, 2016 at 9:11 am

    This is so beautiful! I love the mix of texture with the real branches. I’ve always wanted to try flocking but have worried it would “shed”. Have you ever had that issue with this product? Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      November 30, 2016 at 9:25 pm

      Thank you Lydia! I have had some shedding of my flocking, mostly when I am fiddling with the wreath or tree or whatever I flocked. But it is easily swept up and the majority of the flocking sticks well. I love it so much that for me, a little extra dusting is worth it!

      Reply
      • Lydia @ Lydi Out Loud says

        December 1, 2016 at 11:07 am

        Perfect! Thanks! :)

        Reply
  5. Sondra says

    November 30, 2016 at 10:11 am

    So gorgeous! I never knew what real flocking was. I have tried the spray snow, but that didn’t work very well. This is great to know! I bought a flocked tree last year… I’m going to have to try this on a wreath!!

    It’s wonderful to have you on the Home for the Holidays tour! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      November 30, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      Thank you so much Sondra and thanks for inviting me to the tour! I absolutely love flocked trees and now I just want to flock everything!

      Reply
  6. Deborah says

    November 30, 2016 at 10:32 am

    How did I not know about flocking powder????? I used can snow but I know you can’t use very much of that on trees with lights. Thanks for the great info.

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      November 30, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      Thanks Deborah! Flocking powder is great stuff!

      Reply
  7. Jeanette Chaney says

    November 30, 2016 at 11:38 am

    Carrie, I’ve never flocked anything but now I want to try it. I also have to give a shout out to that adorable little spindle tree!!!! I’ve made a different spindle tree for the last three years. This weekend I’m making this year’s spindle tree. Great to be on the tour with you. Hugs.

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      November 30, 2016 at 9:27 pm

      Thank you so much Jeanette! Your trees sound so fun – looking forward to seeing this year’s!

      Reply
  8. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

    November 30, 2016 at 2:51 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! I NEED to try this!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      November 30, 2016 at 9:27 pm

      Thank you Maryann! It is so fun!

      Reply
  9. Michelle from Weekend Craft says

    November 30, 2016 at 7:52 pm

    Love this. I have been dying to try flocking. I want to do it on my sun porch try but wimped out this year. Maybe I will try it out on a smaller scale project like a wreath.

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      November 30, 2016 at 9:28 pm

      You should definitely try it Michelle!

      Reply
  10. Diane Miller says

    November 30, 2016 at 10:48 pm

    I LOVE how you framed your pretty flocked wreath with a frame. So stunning against your beautiful wall.

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      December 9, 2016 at 10:42 am

      Thank you so much Diane!

      Reply
  11. Leanne says

    December 1, 2016 at 1:20 am

    It’s beautiful! I love the flocked look but I haven’t tried it yet. I also love that this wreath can be kept out all through Winter.

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      December 9, 2016 at 10:43 am

      Thanks Lenane – I love that it works all winter too. Makes things lest lonely when all the other christmas decor comes down.

      Reply
  12. heather says

    December 1, 2016 at 11:26 am

    Seriously? I had no idea it was that easy!! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      December 9, 2016 at 10:43 am

      I know right – so simple!

      Reply
  13. Jessica says

    December 1, 2016 at 4:18 pm

    Love this idea! Where do you buy a 5 lb. box of flocking powder?? I actually looked for it at the craft store and the sales clerk handed me a 2 oz. bottle! I laughed at her, it would never be enough to do anything with! Love your home, this project is on my to do list!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      December 9, 2016 at 10:44 am

      Yes, I haven’t found any in stores but you can buy it on Amazon – there is a link in the post!

      Reply
  14. laura janning says

    December 1, 2016 at 10:32 pm

    Carrie, what a great alternative to a ready made flocked tree or wreath. Thanks for sharing . i have always been curious on how people do it themselves. happy holidays!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      December 9, 2016 at 10:45 am

      Thanks Laura! Doing your own flocking is so easy and it is even better because you can flock pretty much anything.

      Reply
  15. Emily says

    December 1, 2016 at 11:31 pm

    Your wreath looks incredible! I’ve never flocked anything before, but after seeing how easy it is, I need to try it!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      December 9, 2016 at 10:45 am

      Thanks Emily!

      Reply
  16. Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says

    December 6, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    I’ve never flocked anything but you’ve made it look so easy that I’m going to have to try it now. Your wreath turned out so cute! Have a merry Christmas. ~ Angie

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      December 9, 2016 at 10:51 am

      Thank you Angie – it really is super easy!

      Reply

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