How to make an autumn wreath out of paper

Use a selection of leaf dies or punches to make this beautiful Autumn wreath for home or harvest!

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Holly Spanner

Published: August 18, 2021 at 6:15 am

The start of a new season is just the time to give your home a bit of a lift, and this pretty autumn wreath is a great way to add some color to your place. Use your favorite leaf punches or dies and bright autumnal papers to make your project – or mix it up and go for purples, oranges, and blacks to make a spooky Halloween wreath instead. Once you’ve cut your leaves, use a little Distress Ink to colour the edges of the paper – it’s a great way to give your finished make that Autumnal feeling! We've used a hot glue gun to make this fall wreath, so why not check out our round-up of the best glue guns and best die-cutting machines. Thinking about buying a craft printer? Check out our review of the best printer for card making. You'll need some patterned paper to make this fall wreath, so take a look at our ever-growing collection of free patterned papers. They're all free and there are lots of different themes to choose from – we love these free autumnal leaves papers or these cute squirrel and owl papers!

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How to make a fall wreath - detail

You will need:

Patterned paper
Corrugated card
Circle cutter or circular object (like a dinner plate) to draw around
Die-cutting machine
Leaf-shaped die
Distress Ink (we're using the shade Rusty Hinge)
Hot glue gun
Ribbon

How to make an Autumn wreath

You will need:

Patterned paper
Corrugated card
Circle cutter (Or circular object (like a dinner plate) to draw around))
Die-cutting machine
Leaf-shaped die
Distress ink (We're using Rusty Hinge)
Hot glue gun
Ribbon

Step 1

To make your Autumn wreath, first, use a circle cutter or dinner plate to cut a 25cm circle of corrugated card. Cut a smaller circle from the center (around 18cm in diameter) to form a ring – this will form the main structure of your fall wreath.
How to make an Autumn wreath – step 1

Step 2

Cut 2 x 10cm strips of patterned paper and use these to cover the ring completely, securing them with pieces of double-sided tape or some strong glue. PVA works well – just make sure to leave enough time for it to dry.
How to make an Autumn wreath – step 2

Step 3

Die-cut lots of different leaves from a variety of patterned papers. Curl the edges with a bone folder, then use a blending tool to add ink to the outside edges. If you don’t have leaf-shaped dies, you can also find punches – failing that, you can download some leaf templates to trace and cut out with a pair of scissors.
How to make an autumn wreath – step 3

Step 4

Once the leaves are completely dry, use a glue gun to glue them around the cardboard ring. Overlap them, making sure they’re all pointing in the same direction.
How to make a autumn wreath – step 4

Step 5

Take two lengths of ribbon that coordinate with your papers. Use one to create a hanging loop and glue behind your wreath. Tie the other into a bow and attach to the front. Now find somewhere to display your fall wreath!
How to make a autumn wreath – step 5

How to make an autumn wreath – landscape

We hope you’ve enjoyed this tutorial on how to make a fall wreath from paper. If you like floristry and upcycling, why not make these upcycled herb pots, or how about this DIY terrarium? Want more wreath ideas? We love this thanksgiving wreath or this cheery Easter wreath!

Staff Writer, BBC Science Focus

Holly is the Staff Writer for BBC Science Focus and looks after the popular Q&A section. She holds an MSc (distinction) in Geoscience (Space and Climate Physics) from UCL, and specialises in astronomy and earth sciences. Before joining Our Media, she worked as a geoenvironmental consultant and engineer, informing on ground risk and remediation in the north of England, while hunting for exoplanets in her spare time. Alongside this, she was regional editor of a popular theatre website for nine years, and has a solid background in curating and developing content for the digital space. Holly is also an artist and illustrator, and regular contributor to the craft website, Gathered. She has previously worked with the RSPB, English Heritage, Disney, Pilot and Brother, as well as on BBC Good Food magazine, Home Style magazine, and Papercraft inspirations magazine. She enjoys photography and has a sustained interest in antiques.