Fireworks and Stars Patriotic Wreath

Now that my Pink Flamingo Flip Flop wreath has a new home in the screen porch room, I needed a patriotic wreath for the upcoming July 4th holiday—and beyond. A quick trip to the Dollar Tree and Walmart allowed me to find some simple decorations to make a bright and sparkly fireworks and stars patriotic wreath.

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The trips to the two stores may have been quick and easy, but the final look of this “simple” wreath was anything but easy.  I probably took this wreath apart at least four times until I found a look I liked.

I don’t usually do flashy and shiny wreaths.

Most of the wreaths I have made in the past and featured on this blog have been made from burlap, pine cones, lots of plain ribbon, and more rustic materials. However, when I was purchasing the items for the flip-flop wreath, I saw all these bright and shiny decorations for the 4th of July celebration and was inspired to give it a try.

At Dollar Tree, I purchased a wire wreath hoop, three strands of shiny tinsel garland, a glittered-covered plastic bow, and a door hanger with glitter-painted bells.

I wrapped the three strands of garland around the wreath form and secured the ends with bread ties.  I know I am NOT the only crafter who collects bread ties from everything they can.  You never know when you will need them, right?!

Then, I attached the glitter-covered bow with another wire bread tie. I really wanted to use the door hanger, but no matter how I tried to use it—even taking it apart and using the hoop as the wreath hanger—the glitter bells were just too much like a Christmas decoration. I decided not to use them at all for this project. I have more items to add to my stash.

So, on a different trip to Walmart, I browsed their holiday decorations and found the bag of large glitter star confetti. These were perfect to add more bling and dimension to the already shiny wreath.

Little did I realize that you can buy wreath forms already covered in similar tinsel garland at Walmart in different shapes. However, I still spent less money buying each item and making this wreath myself anyway. And it was fun, which is what crafting and DIY are supposed to be.

Have a great holiday.