On one of my recent morning walks, I stumbled on a massive collection of acorns that had all washed down the street to one huge pile. The local squirrels must have been very happy. I thought about those acorns for several days, and finally set out on another walk with a big cup and a plastic bag. I knew I wanted to make something with the acorns, but I wasn’t sure what that something should be.
I let the acorns sit in a bowl for a few days, tossing out any that had cracked. When I finally sat down to make my craft (I decided on a wreath) I learned 2 things: it takes a whole lot of hot glue to attach all those acorns and once they’re attached, they are heavy!
My wreath may not be perfection, but I love how it looks hanging on my door! Now if I can just figure out a way to guarantee that the squirrels won’t find a way to hang on my door frame and eat all of the acorns off…
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Supplies Needed:
- Lots of acorns (check for cracks or holes)
- Foam wreath base
- Burlap ribbon
- Faux fall leaf bouquet
- Hot glue gun with plenty of extra glue sticks
- Wreath hanger
How to Make an Acorn Wreath:
Note: acorns can be purchased at a craft store, but I’d recommend collecting them from the ground if possible. Lots cheaper!
- To prepare your acorns for crafting, clean and dry acorns and then spread them on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake in a 200°F oven for 2-3 hours. Let cool before handling.
- Wrap wreath base in burlap and glue it down. Note: I used tacky glue for the burlap, which worked just fine, but hot glue would be faster…that’s what I’d use next time.
- Use hot glue to glue acorns to the burlap-covered wreath. Attach a few acorns at a time (glue dries fast).
- Separate leaves and other decorations from the dried “flower” bouquet. Glue leaves and decorations onto wreath. Since decorations will vary, use your creativity to make it your own!
- Hang proudly throughout the fall season!
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Yes! You definitely want to treat the acorns before using them. I remember once when I was student teaching many, many years ago, the kids found out the hard way about acorn grubs. ;)
Did you bake the acorns in a low heat oven? They have worms. But I really love the idea. Also saw a post where someone had painted the acorns like they do rocks. :)
Wow that is a lot of acorns you stumbled upon. I love the idea you came up with to use them. Such a perfect Fall decoration.
I love how your wreath turned out. I have never seen an acorn wreath before. Such a original idea!
Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty
What a great idea. We have enough acorns to make 1000s of these
This is a lovely wreath! I like the texture that the acorns give it. I wish we had acorns in our neck of the woods. Thanks for sharing with us at the Merry Monday Link Party. Hope to see you again on Sunday!
Hi Lolli,
What a cute wreath. Looks easy and affordable so I many people will want to try it. I found you on The Scoop Linky party. I am a co-host of Tips & Tricks linky which is going on now if you are interested. I think a lot of people would be interested in your tutorial.
Have a great week!
Patti
What a great way to use all those acorns in the yard! This is beautiful!
I stopped by from Motivation Monday.
oh my, how funny would that be to see a squirrel trying to rob your wreath! its cute