How to make a Fresh Lemon Wreath

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Transform your front door into a vibrant welcome with our step-by-step guide on crafting a stunning DIY lemon wreath. The pop of color will add the perfect touch to your front porch for the summer months. 

Lemons extend beyond mere ingredients for a refreshing glass of ice-cold lemonade or enhancing the flavor of baked cookies; they also serve as delightful and uncomplicated decorative elements.

Project Overview

• Working Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Skill Level: Beginner
• Estimated Cost: $20 to $45
• Yield: One wreath

Take advantage of the abundance of citrus fruits on lemon trees during the season by crafting a budget-friendly lemon wreath. This simple DIY project reflects the changing seasons, infusing your home with lively colors and a joyful atmosphere as it adorns your door. Embrace the simplicity of this craft—gather some lemons and embark on a crafting adventure!

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Supply List for DIY Lemon Wreath

• You can typically pick up these supplies at the Dollar Store, Hobby Lobby, or any local craft store.
• 1-18 ” grapevine wreath to use as a wreath base
• Two sprigs of faux Curly Willow 
• Two sprigs of lemon leaves  
• Faux greenery of your choice
• 8-10 fresh lemons. You can use any lemons, but choose the ones with the thickest skins. You may also use faux lemons if you choose. You will have to hot glue them on instead of wiring them on. 
• Three yds. of 2.5″ wired ribbon 

Tools Needed

• Hot glue gun
• Wire cutters
• Scissors
• Floral wire

Directions to make a Summer Wreath with Lemons

• Glue your curly willow into the wreath in opposite directions on the left-hand side of the wreath. Two branches are facing up, and two are facing down.
• Add the trailing greenery, one piece going in each direction. The third piece can be added later if you feel it’s needed.
• Add the lemon leaf sprigs, one going in each direction, just like the hanging greenery.

How to make a bow in less then a minute

Create a bow: Make a small loop with the ribbon and hold tight with your fingers. Now, create a loop to the right of the small loop. 

Next, repeat this process on the opposite side, with your loops increasing each time. Continue making more loops by going back and forth until your bow is the size you want. 

Using wire, put it through the small loop of the ribbon and twist it tight to hold the bow together tightly. Now add a piece of ribbon about 45″ long and fold it in half. Wire it to the bow.  

Attach the bow with the wire to the left side between the greenery sets. 

You can watch how I make a bow in less than a minute below in the YouTube video.

How do you attach lemons to a wreath?

• To attach the lemons to the wreath, insert a piece of wire through the lemon and wrap the wire around the wreath and twist tight.
• Repeat inserting the wires into the lemons and attaching them to the wreath until you like the look, around 8-10 lemons total.
• I use an individual piece of wire for each lemon, which makes it easy to replace the lemons. The lemons last several weeks, but if you want the wreath up longer than that, you will need to replace them.
• Remove the spent lemon and replace it with a new lemon.
• You can also use faux lemons if you do not want to use real lemons. I would attach them with hot glue.

How to shine your dull and dirty leaves and fruit

Tip from Wendy’s Craft Room: Do you remember that little trick I said I would share? Here it is! Leaf Shine is gold!

The leaves on the left are dull and dirty. I use leaf shine which makes your leaves look vibrant and fresh. This is my favorite product. I use it on my live plants, topiaries, and patio planters. They always look they’re very best. Can you believe the difference?

How to Style your Lemon Wreath

Spruce up any space with a wreath! The front door is usually considered the best place to hang a wreath. Whether indoors or outdoors, it’s sure to add a welcoming atmosphere.

You can also lay a wreath on a table and use it as a centerpiece. Place a candle in the center for some added ambiance.

Hang the wreath upside down over a table for a fun look. I had created several wreaths for a baby shower and hung them in a tent.

Hang your wreath inside the house

With all the beautiful possibilities for showcasing your wreath, it’s no wonder why people have unique ideas about where to hang them – whether on a door, wall, or window. Get creative and make this special decoration stand out!

Now that you know how to make a fresh lemon wreath, you can enjoy this decoration all season long! You can make this wreath quickly with just a few supplies and simple steps. And if you have a lemon tree in your backyard, this is the perfect project for you! You can replenish those lemons all season long. I hope you enjoyed this post and found it helpful.

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