Outdoor Wreaths?

17 years ago

I have a question about how or if you protect your outdoor wreaths. Our front door has a storm door plus it' uncovered - no overhang. Most wreaths are too large to fit between the wooden door and the storm door, so I can't keep one there behind the glass. They have to hang outside on the storm door.

I try to find picks, garland, flowers, etc. that I think will be more weather/rain resistant. But eventually they look weather worn. Do you just resolve to replace these every couple of years, bring them in out of the rain/snow, or is there some spray I could use that would help? Thanks for any suggestions!

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luvstocraft
17 years ago
In a situation like that, I think you would just figure you will only get a few years out of a wreath as the sun, wind, and rains do eventually take a toll on decorations.

As far as a spray, you might try using the Krylon spray on sealer--it might make the decorations last a bit longer.

Or how about making one out of weatherproof materials like these from old grocery or trash bags? Here's a white one, and I've posted a link to a tutorial for making a black one.

Let me know what you think?

Luvs

http://familyfun.go.com/decorating-ideas/decorating/feature/famf1204wreaths/famf1204wreaths2.html

Here is a link that might be useful: tutorial on bag wreaths
cinlo
Original Author
17 years ago
Oooh, the black one would be perfect for Halloween! I have never really done wreaths until last year. The only wreaths I used were at Christmas, and those are the artificial evergreen ones. Those have lasted 12 years, and I've only had to change the bows once! I don't use any other picks or flowers with those.
I do think I'll just need to swap out the decorations every few years. By the time they spend time in the attic, then in the weather, it will probably be time. I usually try to use things that look less "plasticky" if that makes sense. I prefer to use things things that appear more natural. Of course, these are probably the least weather resistant.
I just finished a Fall wreath last night, and I'd love to do a Halloween one, too!
I'll have to run by some stores this week & see what's on sale!
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bettyd_z7_va
17 years ago
WOOOO-WHOOO!!!! DS is in here and saw that black wreath and fell in love! So I have to go shopping for trash bags!!

How easy is that?

THANKS LUVS!!!

Betty
kathleen_li
17 years ago
That is sure a good solution to lasting in the elements!

Luvs, I remember when you were looking for yellow grocery bags to crochet. Tonight in the grocery store I thought of you..yellow bags!!
I don't have a storm door, but a covered porch. Still, after a few years they look weary!
luvstocraft
17 years ago
Betty, I thought that black one would be fun for Halloween too! You could just use cheapy trash bags from the Dollar store, don't you think?

I remember when my sister made one like the clear white one and it was gorgeous! She used her's at Christmas.

Oddie, over on the Craft forum, made some for Easter that were so cute once she put the decorations on.

Cindy, I agree about the "natural" look, but just thought these might be something more weather resistant for your situation. Even just evergreen wreaths with only a big red bow look really awesome--just plan on replacing the bows every year or two if Mother Nature "plays" with them! ;o)

Luvs