DIY Spooky Spider Wreath

9:21 PM


I had an idea for a spooky Halloween wreath, but I didn't want to pay $14 for a styrofoam wreath form. So, I headed to a local thrift shop, found an old ugly yarn wrapped wreath and bought it for all of $.75. I dismantled it and turned it into a delightfully frightful DIY spooky spider wreath. The total cost was $4.00 and I think it looks pretty darn cool. The step by step instructions are below.

Materials:

  • Styrofoam wreath form in your choice of sizes. The flat ones are easier than the round tube ones to use. 
  • 2 Packages of Spanish moss or other decorative moss. I got mine at the Dollar Tree.
  • 2 Pack of large spiders. Again, mine were $1 at the Dollar Tree.
  • Several small spiders. These were spider rings that we already had in our old decorations.
  • Hot glue gun
Step 1:

Use hot glue to adhere your moss to the wreath form. I like the Spanish moss because you can stretch it out and it covers really well without being bulky or falling off easily. Be sure to do the front face first and then you can go back and do the outside top ring and inside ring. I did not bother with the back since you can't see it when it is hanging up. 

Step 2:

Hot glue the spiders where ever you like on the wreath.

Step 3: 

Use string or a wreath hanger to hang up your creation and enjoy!




Share This Story

Tags: , , ,

Kathleen is a homeschooling mom of four boys with a serious case of the Wanderlust bug. Her love of travel extends to her children, and has resulted in the family visiting 48 states to date, and traveling nearly a third of the year. She is the owner of LifeWith4Boys.com where you will find information on Family Travel, recipes, reviews, lifestyle and more.

You Might Also Like

19 comments

  1. Karen CoutuOctober 2, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    What a cool wreath! It makes my skin crawl a little bit though. I bet it will be a huge hit with the trick-or-treaters this year! :D

    ReplyDelete
  2. ChelleOctober 3, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    That is so cute !!

    ReplyDelete
  3. ZippyOctober 3, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    That's so cool. Wish I were "crafty"

    ReplyDelete
  4. Liz MaysOctober 3, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Those spiders are monstrous in size!

    ReplyDelete
  5. DonnaOctober 3, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    You are so crafty and creative, Kathleen!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Simply Being MommyOctober 3, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Love it and perfect for the upcoming season.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Mama BOctober 3, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    I love it!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Colleen (Shibley Smiles)October 3, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    Love the spooky spiders!

    ReplyDelete
  9. BillieOctober 4, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    You are so creative. I think I could even handle this one. Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  10. HilLesha O'NanOctober 4, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    This is so cool, and I hate spiders! ~lol~ Love this wreath, though!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Marcie W.October 4, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    How creative and spooky too! Great ideas

    ReplyDelete
  12. Jenn@Sweet T Makes ThreeOctober 4, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Creepy yet cute!

    ReplyDelete
  13. UnknownOctober 4, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    That is super cute!!!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Anne - Mommy Has to WorkOctober 4, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    That is awesome!! I want to make a fall one.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Elaina (A Time Out for Mommy)October 4, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    What a great idea!

    ReplyDelete
  16. LeilaniOctober 5, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    Love it! I'm going to do a Halloween wreath with my girls, but I think I'll make ours less spooky and more fun since my girls aren't too keen on spiders.

    ReplyDelete
  17. StefanieOctober 5, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Super cute!!

    ReplyDelete
  18. LouiseOctober 5, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    Very cool and spooky

    ReplyDelete
  19. Lolo @ Crazy About My BaybahOctober 6, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    Very cute! Those spiders look real! EEEK!!

    ReplyDelete

ShareThis

Stats and Resources