If you saw my list of Free Spring SVGs, you noticed this one rounding out the top! This design is my absolute favorite, just because it is so sweet in it’s simplicity.

When I was working on this file, I immediately pictured it on a front door. But I also wanted it to be a wreath, so I combined the two and made a front door display I truly adore!

I decided to go with a grapevine wreath and accessorize it with just a splash of spring color. I felt like the grapevine wreath represents the long dead winter and the floral accents, symbolized the re-birth of spring.

Or maybe it wasn’t so much an artistic vision, as much as I wanted something simple  to make. I’ve only made a few wreaths in my day, so I didn’t want something that was complicated and lengthy.

And this simple wreath was soooo easy indeed! The materials weren’t crazy expensive (like $23 bucks + some stuff I had laying around already), and the time commitment was minimal!

My favorite kind of project!

DIY Hello Spring Grapevine Wreath

Craftiness Level (0-10): 4

Time Investment: 30 minutes (including design time)

Materials:

• thin wooden circles (10-12 in”)
• grapevine wreath (14-20 in”)
• assorted flowers (mine were in floral/wreath dept of Hobby Lobby)
• sandpaper
• stain
• paint
• paintbrush
• oramask/stencil material
• transfer tape

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Step 1: Sand & Stain circle

Sanding is optional, but you probably should if any part of your wood is sharp.  I used these plywood circles that were very roughly cut and there were jagged edges left behind.  I quickly sanded those down to make it smoother.

I chose a dark stain for this project and actually combined two to get this color.  I wish I had gone darker still.  I did a rush job on the stain because my toddler woke up from a nap.  I actually ended up using the other side of the circle on the actual project.

Like I mentioned in my DIY Rustic Easter Sign tutorial, I craft on a budget and try and re-purpose so instead of a fancy staining cloth, I just use orphan socks.  They are handy and cheap!  You can also see that I didn’t bother with a drop cloth, just an old bedsheet.

Step 2: Cut & apply stencil

Assuming you are using my design, all you have to do is import it into your program.  If you are using the SVG, you may have to actually turn on the cut lines in the CUT tab, but other than that it should be simple.

If this happens to be your first Vinyl project, or you need a refresher, be sure to check out my post on cutting vinyl with your Silhouette.

I used Oramask for this project.  It’s basically a thinner, less sticky vinyl. You will need to reverse weed it, creating a stencil.

When applying the transfer tape, try to go ahead and smooth out any bubbles that are popping up.  They are pretty easy to get rid of with a squeegee.

Also, be sure when you are applying it with the transfer tape you smooth it out really well, Especially around the words.  If the area around the letters is loose, you are much more likely to have bleeds in the paint.

Step 3: Paint & touch up

Of course I forgot to take a picture of the painting in progress, but it was super quick and simple.  I applied two coats of paint.  I let the first dry for 15 minutes and then came back and did the 2nd.  Be sure to pull the stencil off while the paint is still wet.  I usually give it a couple of minutes and then go ahead and take it off and carefully weed out the inside pieces left behind.

I would not recommend using anything other than Oramask, possibly 631 vinyl if you choose to use the plywood circles for this project.  Because the material is very thin, the tackiness of the stencil will easily pull stain back up.  Mine wasn’t too bad, but I did have to use a q-tip to reapply stain in a few places.  Just keep that in mind when choosing your stencil material.

Step 4:  Accesorize wreath

Grapevine wreaths are super easy to work with.    The stems being wound around and around make it easy to just kind of poke things in.  In the past I just poke things through and secure it with hot glue.  This time I did it a little differently.

I used small floral arrangements that I picked up in the wreath/floral section of Hobby Lobby. I knew when I saw the selection that I’d want to do one for every season, so I decided not to permanently secure the flowers I just wove the stems in and out of the twigs.  When I finished, they were very secure, but also easy to come back and remove, if I want to change them out for summer.

Step 5: Secure sign in place.

I didn’t actually want to permanently secure the board behind the wreath

I bought a 3 pack of these plywood circles and wanted to leave the sign interchangeable too, so I just tied it on firmly with some twine.   It was really easy to just weave it in an out of the limbs. Unfortunately, this was a forgotten picture also, but really easy to do.

This way, if I want to replace it, all I have to do is change out the twine.  I’ve got a “He is Risen” design that keeps popping up, that I’ll probably make next.  I could also easily interchange the flowers and sign for a ton of different options for every holiday!

Even though Spring is till a couple of weeks away, I’ve got it hanging on my front door already.  I think it looks super cute!

Like this project?  Be sure to check out my Easter crafts posts!  I’ve got tons of cute DIY projects with tutorials!  And just in case you haven’t, also check out my 20+ Free Spring SVGs for tons of free Spring cut files!

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