How to Make an Autumn Wreath with Cotton & Berries

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Learn how to make an Autumn wreath with cotton & berries with step-by-step visual instructions. I designed this wreath on a whim. I love the combination of green fern (modern), wood berries, and cotton (a touch of Southern). The wreath colors hint at Fall without using traditional pinecones or pumpkins. 

In North Carolina, the mornings are cool and wonderfully Autumn-esque. All my nearby neighbors have added Fall wreaths to their front doors, and mine still had the magnolia wreath I made in March. It was time for a new wreath, and as always–it needed to be EASY! Because I am a lazy crafter.

This is a small-budget-friendly wreath. (I made it for under $20) and easy to customize. And if I forget to swap it out in November, I can stick some cinnamon sticks in it and make it a bit more Christmas-like!

Scroll down for a tutorial on how to make an Autumn wreath with cotton and berries!

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Make an Autumn Wreath with Cotton & Berries Supply List

18″ Grapevine Wreath (with 40% coupon, $2.99)
Cotton Stem (50% off $3.50)
Green Tail Fern Spray (50% off at $4)
Fig Berry Spray (50% off at $6.59) in-store/Fall Seasonal
Scrap 2 1/2″ Burlap Ribbon (similar here)
Wire Cutter or Dremel (similar here)
Scrap Grapevine Wire
Scissors

Step 1

Lay green tail fern spray on the left side of the wreath, then add fig berry spray over the fern spray. Lastly, add a cotton stem on top of fig berry spray. You’ll make minor adjustments to the branches later, this is just to lay out the main idea.

Step 2

Cut an 18″ piece of grapevine wire with scissors or a wire cutter. Tie all three faux plant stems to the wreath, just to the left of the bottom-center on the wreath (see image below). Tuck excess wire behind the wreath or trim.

Step 3

Cut a 36″ piece of burlap ribbon, then wrap around stems to cover the wire. Tie in a simple knot.

Step 4

Trim faux stems to about 6″ past the bottom of the wreath. It would help if you had some stem to remain, so the stems are balanced in weight. Use a Dremel or wire cutters to trim stems. Full disclosure: I first tried scissors and they broke under the pressure! A Dremel worked great, but wire cutters would work too!

Step 5

Fan out each berry, cotton, and fern branch to the desired style. Make sure the branches are secure, then hang them with extra burlap ribbon or a wreath hook! 

This wreath was simple to make, didn’t require a glue gun, and could easily be made in 30 minutes. I love that the wreath has a bit of color with the green fern branches, but leans toward Autumn with its brown wood berries and cotton. And this Autumn wreath was budget-friendly at under $20. Win! 

Julia Fain

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