How to Make an Easy DIY Flocked Wreath
Today I’m sharing how easy it is to make your own DIY flocked wreath that is perfect for Christmas and all winter long.
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 you how easy it was!
Flocking your own wreath is an amazing way to make a super inexpensive wreath look absolutely beautiful. I’m sharing step by step exactly how to do it along with the best flocking powder to use.
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Materials for Flocked Wreath
- Basic evergreen wreath
- This doesn’t have to be a beautiful wreath – a cheap, plain wreath works great. I used a very basic wreath that I got on sale at a craft store for less than $5.
- Flocking powder
- I used SnoFlock for both my tree and this wreath and it was fabulous.
- I have also used Sno-Bond Flock in a Box for other projects and it also works beautifully
- spray bottle of water
- strainer
- vines, sticks, or evergreen clippings from your yard – this is optional but really adds a lot to the finished wreath, if you don’t have any real branches that you can access, you can also use Christmas picks
- large jingle bells and string – this doorknob hanger would work perfectly
How to flock a wreath
This is the wreath I started with.
You really don’t need a very nice wreath for this, the cheapest wreath you can find will work just fine.
If it’s a little sparse looking, the flocking and branches we’re going to add will help fill it out. And the flocking will also cover up any particularly cheap looking needles.
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.
Without adding a single other thing, it already looks 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 bits of vine and cuttings from some evergreen shrubs.
My husband laughed when I told him I used greenery and branches from the yard. But wasn’t all real 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 – mist with water, sift flocking powder over it, and mist with water again to help activate the glue in the flocking.
Then I simply stuck them in the wreath to give it depth and texture.
Because I flocked them separately, it will be easy to remove them later if they wilt too much as they dry.
I’ve had people ask about using spray snow or something similar instead of flocking powder. Sadly, spray snow will not give you the same results. It just doesn’t give that beautiful snowy texture that you get with real flocking powder.
I originally purchased a 5 lb box of flocking to flock my tree, and I’ve used the same box to 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, a smaller 2 lb box should be plenty.
At this point, my wreath 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, but any large bells will work.)
It’s the perfect wintery wreath for the front door. I especially love that this wreath is beautiful for Christmas and will continue to look great all winter long.
If you’re looking for more details on all things flocking, I’ve got you covered with the posts below:
- DIY Flocked Christmas Tree – walks you step-by-step through how to flock a Christmas tree.
- How my Flocked Christmas Tree Looks 5 Years Later – answers all kinds of questions including how much mess is actually involved.
- What is the Best Christmas Tree Flock: Putting it to the Test – a side-by-side comparison of the most popular flocking powders
- 15 Gorgeous Flocked Christmas Trees for Any Budget – for when you don’t feel like going the DIY route
- How to Flock Garland to Create Beautiful Christmas Decor
Easy DIY Flocked Wreath
Make a gorgeous DIY flocked Christmas wreath using flocking powder and a water bottle. It couldn't be easier!
Materials
- Basic evergreen wreath
- 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
Instructions
- Start with a very basic wreath. It doesn't have to be particularly attractive because the flocking really hides the flaws.
- Flocking something is very easy. Before beginning, put some type of drop cloth beneath your work area.
- Then 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.
- After the flocking, I also added some bits of vine and cuttings from some evergreen shrubs outside, but this is optional.
- I flocked the vines and branches in the exact same way as the wreath.
- 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.
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Have a wonderful Christmas!
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
Thank you Lynn! I have definitely become addicted to flocking – now I want to flock everything!
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.
Thank you Alli! It really is super easy and flocking is so beautiful!
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!
Thanks Paula! It really is so easy to add flocking and it makes such a huge difference!
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!
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!
Perfect! Thanks! :)
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!
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!
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.
Thanks Deborah! Flocking powder is great stuff!
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.
Thank you so much Jeanette! Your trees sound so fun – looking forward to seeing this year’s!
Absolutely gorgeous!!! I NEED to try this!
Thank you Maryann! It is so fun!
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.
You should definitely try it Michelle!
I LOVE how you framed your pretty flocked wreath with a frame. So stunning against your beautiful wall.
Thank you so much Diane!
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.
Thanks Lenane – I love that it works all winter too. Makes things lest lonely when all the other christmas decor comes down.
Seriously? I had no idea it was that easy!! Pinned!
I know right – so simple!
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!
Yes, I haven’t found any in stores but you can buy it on Amazon – there is a link in the post!
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!
Thanks Laura! Doing your own flocking is so easy and it is even better because you can flock pretty much anything.
Your wreath looks incredible! I’ve never flocked anything before, but after seeing how easy it is, I need to try it!
Thanks Emily!
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
Thank you Angie – it really is super easy!
I have an artificial tree that is flocked. I like to have a real evergreen wreath for the scent. Would flocking a real wreath diminish the evergreen aroma?
Great question. I can’t say for sure because I honestly don’t have a very strong sense of smell so I’m not a good judge of this. I don’t think the flocking would completely cover the fresh evergreen smell, but it might slightly diminish it.