- Wire wreath form
(mine came from Consumer Crafts) - Pinecones
(I got some plain ones from my yard and some white tipped ones from Consumer Crafts)
- Spanish moss
(had on hand)
- hot glue
- twine
- clay
(I used air dry)
- Metal coat hangers
- Aluminum Foil
- Water
- Paint in various colors
I cut the coat hangers and shaped them into three different “antler like” shapes.
I then covered my shapes with aluminum foil making sure the tips are pointed and the end is not.
I then covered the shapes in air dry clay until I was happy with the results. Again making the tips pointed and the end not. I took an old paint brush and stippled the ends and a few places along each antler.
When all three were done I left them to completely dry for over 24 hours.
I really thought I might have a craft fail after this. They cracked y’all. I was upset but forged on. I took a little water on my hands and smoothed each antler out. The one on the left below has been smoothed and the one on the right has not been. It worked! I had to do this twice for each antler letting it dry in between. I did have a few small cracks after that but the paint worked to fill those in. Also notice that my wire came out of the bottom of one. You can just snip that off with some side cutters.
Now for paint! I am not an artist y’all. I just pulled up the Pottery Barn picture on my computer, broke out a few shades of white and brown, and experimented. Don’t be afraid. Just break out your brush and get started! The worst that can happen is that you paint over it and start over. I played around until I was happy with the results. Are they perfect? Nope. But they are pretty!
Now for the wreath. I made mine inside of a box cause this gets messy!
Cover the form loosely with spanish moss and LOTS of hot glue. You can see that not all areas got covered but that is okay.
I then took a few plain pine cones from the yard and used hot glue to adhere them to the form randomly.
I then took my white tipped pine cones and filled in around the wreath until I was happy with the result. Again adhering with hot glue.
Then take your painted and dry antlers and just tie them onto the wreath with twine.
This one is ready to hang on your door to invite in all of your fall guests!
This one would also be awesome with a red bow for Christmas. Seriously this may be my favorite wreath ever!
A word of caution — your antlers are NOT made to get wet. I have mine on a door that is protected by a glass storm door. Please do not hang outside or your antlers may melt away.
I hope y’all have enjoyed this wreath as much as I have and will make your own! This one would be good for fall, Christmas, winter, really any season!
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Lia {Smart n Snazzy} says
October 30, 2012 at 9:52 amAmazing job! I love this and may have to try it out myself!
xx
Lia
Smart n Snazzy
Sorella Style says
October 30, 2012 at 3:07 pmThis is truly amazing and impressive! You should sell them!!
megan {homemade ginger} says
October 30, 2012 at 5:25 pmWow, It looks identical to the pottery barn one! I would LOVE for you to link this up at my Ginger Jamboree Link Party!!
Live Laugh Rowe says
October 31, 2012 at 8:45 amAMAZING!!! Pinning. Stumbling and Tweeting. You rocked this, Angie!!
Tamsyn says
October 31, 2012 at 9:12 pmWow!! This is so seriously good 🙂
Cindy says
November 4, 2012 at 12:58 pmOh my!!! Girl that is super gorgeous! I may have to try that. I am going to pin it for sure! Thank you for the great tutorial.
Hugs, Cindy
Niki says
November 5, 2012 at 6:12 pmI cannot believe you MADE those antlers!!! Totally awesome!!!
Teren McMackin says
November 8, 2012 at 10:47 pmThank you! I had actually ordered this wreath, and pottery barn just informed me today that they are permanently out of stock. This sounds like more fun anyways, I think I will try it!
Teren McMackin says
November 8, 2012 at 10:47 pmThank you! I had actually ordered this wreath, and pottery barn just informed me today that they are permanently out of stock. This sounds like more fun anyways, I think I will try it!
Susan @ homeroad.net says
November 21, 2012 at 6:26 amWow your wreath looks exactly like the PB one! Great job!
Susan
Pacific NW Blogfan says
November 21, 2012 at 1:26 pmAnother winner.
Marianne Songbird says
December 14, 2012 at 9:52 amWow, that is a good knock-off. Pottery Barn ‘d better watch out!
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Amanda says
January 15, 2013 at 9:13 amHey Angie! I’ll be featuring this on Copycat Crafts on the 29th. Love it!
Heather Smith says
October 13, 2013 at 10:27 pmGotta say – I liked your knock off better than their original! Great job =)
Jane says
September 30, 2014 at 4:57 amThis wreath is fabulous! It looks so much better than the Pottery Barn wreath! You are so creative. I love how you kept the mess down by using a box! Your antlers are the best! You should be very proud of this wreath! Now it’s my turn to give it a try. !
Patti says
October 5, 2014 at 9:53 amYou sure won me over with your with all your crash that you do love the all : )
Patti says
October 5, 2014 at 9:56 amSorry I crafts.
Kathleen says
September 7, 2015 at 10:15 amLove it’s! I have some pine cone wreaths from restoration hardware that would be great for this project. Just tie on some antlers!
Joyce says
December 10, 2016 at 6:12 pmAwesome. I like yiur idea of making wreath in a box. I’ve made several if these and yes they r messy. I like your better than the other ine!Love your antlers