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Easy DIY Dryer Vent Pumpkin Wreath

By Jody Smith

Surely you’ve seen the adorable dryer vent pumpkins that have popped up on Pinterest? They’re such a cute and simple fall decoration! They’re very frugal as well, as you can purchase a dryer vent for under $10 and can make 2-3 pumpkins from one. I decided to step it up a notch by turning mine into a wreath, and I was very happy with how it turned out! Just a bit of paint, a few embellishments that I already had in my craft stash, and I had a pretty new wreath for the front door! Follow these instructions to make your own Easy DIY Dryer Vent Pumpkin Wreath!

Easy DIY dryer vent pumpkin wreath

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You can paint your pumpkin wreath orange, or do it in unusual colors to match your color decor or preference- try cream, brown, burgundy, or even teal!

Easy DIY Dryer Vent Pumpkin Wreath

Supplies:

8 foot aluminum dryer vent
Orange spray paint
Burlap ribbon of your choice 
Silk fall leaves
Twine
Wine cork
Hot glue gun/sticks

Directions:

1. Cut dryer vent to preferred size from 12” to 36.” You can make your pumpkin wreath as large or as small as you like within this range, but cut it smaller than 12″ and the ends will not be able to touch. Larger than 36″, and it will sag.

Easy DIY dryer vent pumpkin wreath
2. Form into a circle. Pinch together ends with a clothespin and spray with 2-3 coats of orange spray paint. After final coat, allow to dry for at least 2 hours.

Easy DIY dryer vent pumpkin wreath
3. Secure end to end with hot glue, applying to 3 inches at a time, then hold together for one minute or until cooled and hardened. Continue all the way around until closed.

Easy DIY dryer vent pumpkin wreath

4. I am far from an expert bow maker, this is the simplest way I have found to make bows for my wreaths that come out uniform. If you don’t want to make a bow, you could just add your favorite store-bought one. To make a bow, fold your desired length of burlap ribbon into an accordion, making the folds as large as you want the bow to be.

Easy DIY dryer vent pumpkin wreath

Wrap twine around the bottom of your accordion shape, making sure to catch all layers, tie off tightly then trim excess ribbon.

Easy DIY dryer vent pumpkin wreath

Puff out the folds to create the bow, and cut ends to desired length.
5. Hot glue the bow to the top of your wreath, arranging the ends in folds and securing with hot glue.
6. Twist twine from top all the way around, making tendrils that resemble vines.

Easy DIY dryer vent pumpkin wreath
7. Add a wine cork to the very top for a stem. Include a few random silk leaves, and twine for a hanger. Then display your pretty new fall pumpkin wreath!

Easy DIY dryer vent pumpkin wreath

  About Jody: I am a Florida girl through and through living the semi-country, small town life.  I am making my way through it with my amazing hubby, 2 beautiful kids, 2 of the best Dachshunds to ever walk the face of the earth, massive amounts of coffee and a whole lot of Jesus.  I homeschool, craft, cook, scrapbook, garden, raid the thrift shops, snap 1,000’s of photos, and read when I can grab a spare minute (which is rare). You can find me blogging at Simply Southern Sunshine.

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Comments

  1. Theresa H. Roach says

    September 8, 2015 at 9:19 am

    That is TOO cute:) Have a blessed day dear Manuela, HUGS!

  2. Oliva Ohlson says

    September 12, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    Beautiful!!! You make it look so easy to make. Maybe this year I’ll give it a try. TFS

  3. Shawnna Silvius says

    September 15, 2015 at 8:20 am

    Super cute wreath! and so simple. I’ll definitely give th.is one a go. Thanks for sharing

  4. Sandra says

    September 15, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    Cutest idea ever!

  5. Darlene says

    September 16, 2015 at 1:07 am

    How cool is that! I love your wreath. Pinned. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes, Darlene

  6. Kelly Deal says

    September 16, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    How cute and clever! TFS!

  7. Elaine says

    September 17, 2015 at 10:05 am

    This is super cute!! I love it!! I would love for you to stop by and Join my Link Party – My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday!! It’s going on now until Monday. I would love to have you and I pin everything! Have a great week!!

    • Elaine says

      September 22, 2015 at 5:26 pm

      I’m am featuring you this week!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 favorite Things on Thursday!! Hope to see you again this week!! Pinned to My 2 Favorite Things Pinterest Board 🙂

      • Manuela Williams says

        September 24, 2015 at 7:23 am

        Thanks so much Elaine!

  8. Tianna says

    September 17, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    this came out cool! What a smart idea to use your drier vent – I never would’ve thought of it haha 🙂 thanks for sharing!

    stop by and chat with me ♥ http://storybookapothecary.com

  9. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    September 18, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    Such a cute and easy idea. Thanks for the tutorial.

  10. Rose Garden Malevik says

    September 19, 2015 at 5:20 am

    woow. that´s great 🙂
    YOU are welcome to join my BlogParty
    SATURDAY SHOW OFF
    Hugs from Håkan in Sweden

  11. Shann Eva says

    September 20, 2015 at 11:44 pm

    So cute, and I think I might even be able to make it. Thanks so much for linking up at #HomeMattersParty and we hope to see you again next week.

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