DIY Rustic Valentine Wreath with Origami Flowers
Pretty Origami flowers bring a fresh texture to this DIY mossy grapevine wreath. Here’s the easy How To.
Valentine’s Day is more than just a day; it’s a season. A season to express love to those around us by adding pretty touches to our home and putting a little bit of extra special into everything we do. Yes, it’s fun to pick up a few new accessories to sprinkle about, but it’s also fun to kick in the creative juices and make things! Here’s an easy DIY Rustic Valentine Wreath with Origami Flowers to craft up. Hang it indoors, where your loved ones will see it each day!
I’m joining my Pinterest Challenge friends today to bring you Valentine’s Day Door Inspiration! Thanks to Cindy at County Road 407 for rounding us all up, and always picking out an awesome picture to inspire us! If you’re visiting from Carol at Bluesky at Home, I’m sure you enjoyed her pretty Valentine wreath. I’ll have all the rest of the inspiration down below.
This month’s Inspiration Pic comes from Sky at Capital B.It’s a simple Valentine wreath, filled with cute paper hearts all around.
Some of the design elements I wanted to use:
- a variety of background papers
- grapevine texture
- heart shaped wreath
Here’s what I came up with!
DIY Rustic Valentine Wreath with Origami Flowers
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Materials needed:
moss-covered grapevine roll or grapevine heart
background papers in Spring colors
buttons
To Start, Create Your Grapevine Wreath
I didn’t have a ready-made heart-shaped wreath, and wanted to use what I already had for this challenge. Luckily I saw my friend Jennifer from Cottage on Bunker Hill make a wreath from a roll of grapevine garland, HERE.
So smart! I had a mossy version grapevine garland roll, so decided to give this Valentine wreath a Springy vibe.
Cut 2- 30″ lengths of the grapevine garland roll. Using bindwire (one of my favorite things to have on hand), bring together the top 2 pieces and wrap. Twist ends to close.
Set something heavy on the top part of the heart while you bring together the bottom ends. It wants to pop up, because it’s been wound for so long.
Then bring together the ends to create the bottom of the heart. Wrap bindwire around and twist closed.
If your heart shape wants to jump around like mine did, bend the grapevine between your hands as you go around. You could also leave it overnight under some heavy books.
Next, Make Origami Flowers to Decorate the Wreath
Everyone loves making and decorating with these origami flowers. Once you’ve got the hang of the basic petal, you can make all kinds of different things. Get the full flower tutorial on my “How to Make Easy Origami Flowers” post.
I made a couple of the basic 5 petal flower versions and added heart centers. Then I made a medallion-type flower as the focal point. I also glued a couple larger petals together to form a heart. I used different patterned papers in pinks and greens for a Springy look, to go with the mossy grapevine.
Attach Flowers to the Rustic Grapevine Wreath
Rather than just hot gluing the flowers to the wreath, I glued bindwire sections to the back and bottom of the flowers. I think the flowers will be more secure attached this way and can be taken off to store.
You can place as many flowers as you want on the wreath, wherever you want them.
Hang Your Pretty Origami Flower Rustic Wreath on an Inside Door
Obviously because this wreath has paper flowers on it, it’s meant for an inside door. Outside humidity would wilt the paper. Our “new” pantry door was the perfect canvas for this new Valentine’s wreath. The pink and green of the wreath coordinates perfectly with the old chippy paint. And it spreads a bit of love around the kitchen!
Our door is tall and skinny, so the long heart suits it perfectly. But you could string up a bit of clear fishline to tighten the space between the top and bottom for a more pudgy heart. Or, you could just use a ready-made heart grapevine wreath.
Guess I’m ok with the imperfect, rustic look of this one…because that’s how real love is, right? Messy and imperfect.
For more of my Valentine’s Day Projects and Inspiration:
Valentine’s Day Decor in the Kitchen
Valentine Handkerchief Charger
Hope this DIY Rustic Valentine Wreath with Origami Flowers got your creative juices flowing! It’s so fun to be crafty during this season, especially on cold winter days and dark nights! Be sure to visit Julie from My Wee Abode next. She always comes up with something beautiful:)
Please Pin, Share, and Enjoy the Rest of the Inspiration
Valentine’s Day Door Decor Pinterest Challenge
Sharing at these lovely parties:
Lora,
This wreath is so beautiful and romantic! I had no idea the moss-covered grapevine was so structured.I can’t wait to give it a try.
I’m already thinking of what else I can make with it!
Lora, every single part of this wreath – and that includes the beautiful weathered pink door you hung it on is wonderful.
I didn’t know about the grapevine roll with the look of moss, and need some stat!
I would be honored if you would consider sharing your wreath at my Friday with Friends link party.
Many thanks
RR
Thanks, Rachelle! And thanks for the invite:)
I’m back Lora to let you know your post will be featured this week at the Tuesday Turn About Link Party! 🙂
Thanks so much, Michelle! I just popped over and was greeted by my picture; how fun!
Lora, love is imperfect, maddening, loving and comforting, plus more, but your heart wreath is adorable just as it is! I think that’s what I like best about all of our hearts, each is different in its own way, just as people are, just as love is… Love your door, too! <3
Enjoy decorating for Valentine's Day! I'll be back to read your other Valentine's stories. 🙂
Hugs,
Barb 🙂
You’re so right, Barbara! And I loved each different one, too:)
It’a always a treat to see what you come up with Lora and you never disappoint! I’m adding origami flowers to my must learn how to do list. It seems to be getting longer with every post I’m seeing in the hop! Love the shape of your heart wreath too. Pinning!
Yes, so many fun new creative things to learn, Michelle!
I absolutely love your take on this project! Fantastic job! It turned out beautiful!
Thanks, Kori!
You are so creative, Lora! I love the mossy grapevine that you used and your origami flowers are incredible!
Think this year’s Valentine’s have gone a little Springy, with that bit of moss (which I’m fine with;)
Oh, I love your valentine wreath Lora, it’s so pretty! Your origami flowers are gorgeous too!
Thank you, Jayne!Those origami flowers are so fun to make:)
Lora, I love your spin on this Pinterest challenge! I can never get enough of your creativity! I love your wreath and the paper flowers you made – simply stunning! It looks perfect hung on your green door!
I knew I had to make something cute to hang on that new door, Michelle! It’ll be my favorite canvas for awhile:)
This scrapbook-paper-hoarder is heading off to see your origami flower tutorial! I love paper crafts, and I’ve been wanting to learn how to make these pretty flowers. That mossy garland is great too. I couldn’t find a grapevine wreath in the shape of a heart, and this would’ve done the trick. Thanks for the hot tip!
I’ve got a great stash of patterned papers from my scrapbooking days, too, Crissy. Always good to find a new way to use them:)
Looks like a couple of us loved the idea from Cottage on Bunker Hill. And the origami flowers look perfect for your home… so pretty! Pinned!
Yes, I was so happy to not have to buy a heart wreath!
hi lora, i love the mossy grapevine? What a great idea! I need to find that mossy grapevine. It looks great! laura
Think my mom got it at one of our local floral retailers, but Amazon had a similar one. I’m trying to think what else I can do with it for Spring!
This is such a pretty wreath. I love your choice of materials. The flowers are fabulous.
Thanks, Katie!
Very unique and pretty, love the origami flowers.
Thanks, Marlene:)
I’ve never heard of bind wire either! I like rustic now and again but I usually lean toward colorful and frou-frou! Your basic wreathe form coujld be used so many ways! I have a roll of mossy something–I’m not sure if it will work but I’m gonna dig it out and see if it’ll make a spring wreathe–I am SOOO sick of winter. Gotta get my to-mail Valentines made, too! Might tie in with paper flowers! Great bunch of wreathes–lots of ideas My paperwhites are only an inch tall; watching them has not helped them grow at all!
I’m jealous you’re doing paperwhites, Kathy! I’ve never tried them, and I absolutely love the fragrance.
Your skills are amazing ! As is your creative mind. Even the shape of your heart wreath is wonderful. Love it all and how unique it looks. Just beautiful. Thank you for sticking with us this year. Pinned
Thanks, Cindy! I love being a part of your groups:)
Lora, this is so creative and pretty. I love the moss covered wreath and those origami flowers are making me swoon. The papers you used are darling too. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks, Angie! Always love a good Valentine’s challenge;)
Your wreath is so unique! Looks like Jennifer inspired both of us with the form 😉 Your origami flower are just stunning Lora!
Thanks, Cindy! I love making flowers in the winter; tides me over till I can plant the real thing!
Those origami flowers are STUNNING!
I’d love it if you’d share it at my link party this week, too! Sundays on Silverado!
Niky @ The House on Silverado
Thanks for the invite, Niky! Will try to remember;)
Lora, I love the natural, rustic look of your wreath. I’m not familiar with bind wire so I’ll definitely have to check that out. Your flowers are beautiful and I’m so impressed with your skills. Happy Valentine’s Day.
Thanks, Carol! This bindwire is hard to find; I got it on Amazon. I used to get it from the floral wholesaler. It’s strong yet light. I use it for everything.
This is fantastic! I have never heard of bind wire but I need it in my life. Your origami flowers are fabulous!
Yes you should try some, Laura!