How to Make a Deer Grapevine Wreath

A round sign with a winter scene gives a grapevine wreath a clear center, and the florals can be built around it. In this tutorial, Melissa shows how to make a deer grapevine wreath on a 14 inch base, using flocked greenery, pine cones, two colors of poinsettia, glittered magnolia and foam sprays, and a bow made from deer print and green ribbon.

The sign shows two deer standing in a snowy pine forest. The wreath picks up those colors with green, cream, brown and frosted white, so the florals and ribbon look like an extension of the scene.

Collage with a finished deer grapevine wreath on a white door in the center, surrounded by four close ups. They show the round deer sign on a grapevine base with pine cones, a bow made from antler print and green rose ribbon, brown eucalyptus and flocked pine, and green velvet leaves.

Supply List

14 inch grapevine wreath, 375469: Michaels
Deer sign, AP7475
Pine cone spray, XD328304: DecoExchange October Wreath Supply Box
Long pine spray, XS6029: DecoExchange October Wreath Supply Box
Green poinsettia, XS424109
Cream poinsettia, XS424160
Flocked greenery spray, XV7730
Green glittered magnolia spray, XS587631
Brown glittered foam spray, FH8281RW
7/8 inch green glitter ribbon, RGF10963Y
1.5 inch green rose ribbon, RGH13022Y
2.5 inch deer ribbon: Sam’s Club
Floral wire or zip ties
Hot glue gun
Wire cutters

Why Build Around a Round Sign

A round sign is easier to work with than a wreath form that has an open center. The sign fills the middle, so you do not need to cover as much of the grapevine, and the florals only have to frame the edge. The circle shape also keeps the layout balanced. Every stem points outward from the same center, which makes the wreath look full from any angle.

Step by Step Instructions

1. Prepare the grapevine base. Lay the 14 inch grapevine wreath flat and attach a hanger at the top back before adding anything to the front.

2. Attach the deer sign. Center the round deer sign on the wreath and secure it to the grapevine with wire or zip ties through the back. Check that it sits flat and does not tilt.

3. Add the flocked greenery and long pine. Cut the flocked greenery spray and the long pine spray into stems. Insert them into the grapevine around the sign, angling each one outward so the greenery frames the edge and a few pieces reach past the grapevine.

4. Add the pine cones. Cut the pine cone spray into individual cones and stems. Tuck them into the greenery at different depths and spread them around the wreath.

5. Add the poinsettias. Place the green and cream poinsettias in the areas where you want the most color. Cluster them rather than spacing them evenly so they read as a focal point.

6. Add the glittered magnolia and foam sprays. Cut the green glittered magnolia spray and the brown glittered foam spray into stems. Fill in the gaps between the greenery and poinsettias, letting the longer stems extend outward.

7. Build the bow. Cut loops and tails from the 2.5 inch deer ribbon, the 1.5 inch green rose ribbon and the 7/8 inch green glitter ribbon. Layer the deer ribbon as the base, then add the rose ribbon, and put the narrow glitter ribbon on top so it stays visible.

8. Secure and attach the bow. Gather the loops at the center, wire them tight, and attach the bow to the bottom of the wreath where the sign meets the grapevine. Let the tails hang below.

9. Final fluff and adjust. Step back and check the full wreath. Fluff the greenery, adjust the stems so the sign stays clear, and turn the ribbon tails so they hang at different lengths.

Tips for This Design

Pull colors from the sign. The greens, browns and cream in the ribbon and florals match the artwork. Choosing supplies that repeat the colors in a printed sign is the easiest way to make a wreath look planned.

Keep stems pointing outward. Angle each stem away from the sign. This keeps the center clear and gives the wreath a full, radiating shape.

Cluster the poinsettias. Two or three poinsettias grouped together look stronger than one in each section.

Use the narrow ribbon as an accent. The 7/8 inch green glitter ribbon is too thin to carry the bow on its own. Layering it on top of the wider ribbons adds detail without getting lost.

Place the bow below the sign. The deer are the focal point, so put the bow at the bottom edge and keep the ribbon loops off the artwork.