The Best DIY Wagon Wheel Wreath With Dollar Tree Ribbon

Have you ever considered making a DIY Wagon Wheel wreath or using a vintage wagon wheel for home decor?

Well, that is precisely what I did. I was thrilled to find a box of these old wooden wagon wheels at a local estate sale last week.

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This month, we are all about the American flag in honor of the Fourth of July.

Our inspiration came from Liz Maria @lizmarieblog. We were instructed not to duplicate this image but to use the American flag in whatever we created.

I loved this image’s vintage vibe, so I took my cue and used some old stained flags and a vintage wagon wheel. I felt this was a great way to honor Liz’s beautiful image.

One of the bests parts of this post is seeing how everyone interprets the image, we always have a variety of interpretations. Be sure to click through all the links at the end of my post to see the fantastic flag decor this month. I hope it gives you some inspiration for patriotic holidays.

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Simple DIY wagon wheel wreath

​I wanted a very simple wreath for my front door to celebrate the Fourth of July.

I understand that coming across an item like this isn’t something you encounter regularly.

Nevertheless, if you’re fond of vintage items like this, there are several avenues where you can explore in search of these wagon wheels.

Personally, I relish the thrill of such a quest and find that flea markets, craft stores, and thrift stores serve as excellent places for acquiring these types of items.

You could also make a bicycle wheel wreath using the same simple items I used on my wreath.

Or, you could purchase one from Etsy, Hobby Lobby, or Dollar Tree.

Supplies needed for my simple front door wreath

• Wagon or Bicycle wheel 
• Red spray paint
• 2.5 ” wide burlap ribbon from the dollar store
• 1″ wide blue velvet ribbon
• Two American Flags, I used 15″ flags
• Floral wire

Directions for a simple DIY wreath

• Gather your supplies from the above list.
• Spray paint your wheel either red, white, or blue. I used the design masters spray paint in carnation red. I love that it is not too opaque, and you can still see the grain of the wood through the color.

• Attach your flag to the wheel using the floral wire.
• Wire them at the top as well so they do not move around.

• I tried two types of bows for this rustic farmhouse wreath. First, I tried a large bow with a wide ivory burlap and blue ribbon. However, I felt it was too much for the look I was trying to accomplish. 
• Secondly, I tried a simple natural burlap bow with a great addition of some flowing blue velvet ribbon. This look suited my real antique wagon wheel and gave it a little pop of color on the front door.

Watch the full tutorial on how to make the bow here

Simple supplies needed for an embroidery hoop wagon wheel

• One small embroidery hoop 3-4″ in diameter
• One large embroidery hoop- 16-18″ in diameter
• Twelve 1/4″ dowels
• wood glue
• poster board to lay out your plan 
• small saw
• small knife
• drill bits
• sanding supplies
• compass
• protractor
• painter’s tape
• hot glue gun

I have never made one of these, so my best advice would be to visit Heritage@home for the full details. She wrote a fabulous post about making your own DIY wagon wheel using embroidery hoops and dowels

If you are handy and like a challenge, this could be the perfect DIY project and you can make your own wagon wheel. 

Other ideas for a DIY wagon wheel wreath

I made my wreath for the fourth of July, however, there are so many other times of the year that you can use a wagon wheel to create a wreath.

Beautiful DIY spring wreaths

You can add artificial flowers, faux greenery and spring ribbon like these beautiful wreaths from Etsy. Or you can purchase one already made by clicking the link below the image.

Fall Wreaths

I added corn husks, and cut up a burlap sac to use for the bow on this wagon wheel.

Use a bicycle wheel and add artificial flowers or faux pumpkins for a cute wreath.

Make a Christmas wreath

There are various options available when it comes to crafting a Christmas wreath using different types of wreaths.

Among my favorites are the boxwood wreaths, known for their elegant appeal. Alternatively, you can opt for a grapevine wreath, which adds a rustic touch.

For a unique twist, consider utilizing the red wagon wheel as the base for your Christmas wreath. The possibilities are endless for creating a festive and captivating wreath for the holiday season.

​Well, that about wraps it up for me today. I hope you enjoyed this quick and simple DIY that you can create for a patriotic front door. Next up on our tour of patriotic decor is Cindy @countyroad407. Be sure to follow along to see her beautiful tablescape all decked out for the fourth of July. And don’t forget to see all of the other great ideas with images and links below.

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