Repurposed Frame Christmas Wreath

Turn a Thrift Store Frame into a Repurposed Frame Christmas Wreath with Chicken Wire

“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” – English Proverb

That sentence could not be truer. I have the honor of hosting a DIY Workshop at the Habitat for Humanity in Torrance, California this weekend to share some upcycling ideas for the holidays. This wreath will be one of the trash to treasure projects that I will be teaching. In case you can’t make it, I thought I’d do a tutorial here on DIY Inspired.

I love making wreaths, here are a few favorites.

If you like this wreath you might like the article I wrote: Buying Secondhand: DIY Projects, Ideas, and Tips for turning Secondhand Trash to Treasure

What You Need

Time: 30 Minutes to One Hour

Materials:

Old Picture Frame or Painting
Chicken Wire
Wire Cutters
Scissors
Staple Gun
Garland Wire
Artificial Flowers
Ribbon

Finding the Right Frame

When looking for frames make sure they are wood. Look for them at:

Thrift stores
Garage sales
Estate sales
Curb alerts
Dumpsters! (I have found a few that way)

Once you have found the frame, look at the back. Is the existing picture or painting easy to remove? If the glass is broken, it’s ok. You don’t need it. In fact, maybe you can get a better deal on it if it is broken. If you need negotiating tips read The Art of Flea Market Negotiation.

General Instructions

Each frame will be a little different. Remove the back, any hardware, and staples. If you want, paint the frame. Cut a piece of chicken wire to size with wire cutters. Staple it to the back of the frame. Trim any overhanging edges.

Decorate the frame with artificial flowers. Use two pieces of garland wire to help. These flowers shown here were bought at the 99 Cent store and Walmart. I took the bunches apart with wire cutters. I used the garland and bent the wire to wind around each other, securing it to the frame.

Lastly, I staple burlap ribbon to the frame to use as a hanger. If desired, you can clip pictures and holiday cards to it. Hang it inside or outside on your front door.