Summer Wreaths to Brighten Your Home

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Build a Flowery Tire Swing Wreath

The Craft Patch

Farmhouse style is a popular home decor trend, and there are plenty of ways to adjust the theme for summer. Think peonies, tires, chipped paint, and other rustic materials. Jennifer from The Craft Patch has a keen sense of the farmhouse style and does a wonderful job implementing it on her blog. Check out her tire swing wreath tutorial to learn how to add a similar charm to your home.

Farmhouse Style Tire Wreath Tutorial from The Craft Patch
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Craft a Zesty Lemons and Greens Wreath

The Navage Patch

Lemons (or any other citrus fruit for that matter) are a clear choice for a summer wreath, but the choice of greenery matters, too. Check out how Handan from The Navage Patch put this wreath together on her tutorial.

DIY Summer Lemon Wreath from The Navage Patch
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Get Playful With a Mini Swimsuit Wreath

Fynes Designs

Utilizing miniatures is a cute way to personalize a summer wreath, and Virginia from Fyne Designs does this beautifully. Ideally, the bulk of the materials for this project could be found by looking through your child's old toys. If you don't have that resource, a craft shop will stock miniatures, too. Learn how to put it all together by visiting this tutorial.

Summer Wreath Idea—Swimsuits on a Clothesline from Fynes Designs
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Make a Paper Strawberry Wreath

Lia Griffith

If you want to make a wreath, but you don't have a lot of money or supplies, try this paper wreath idea from Lia Griffith. This idea is also ideal if you love origami and other paper folding crafts. The tutorial will teach you how to fold paper into sweet strawberries to make a cute summer wreath.

Paper Strawberry Wreath from Lia Griffith

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Wrap a Wreath to Look Like a Watermelon

Little Red Window

Do you find yourself eating watermelon in the summer more than any other time of year? If so, try out this whimsical watermelon wreath from Cassie at Little Red Window.

DIY Watermelon Wreath from Little Red Window
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Try Out an Unconventional Wreath

Grillo Designs

Not all wreaths need to be hoop-shaped. Try out a larger accent in the form of a seasonal flower for summer. Medina from Grillo Designs offers a wonderful tutorial that shows you how to make a large burlap daisy.

A Burlap Daisy Wreath Tutorial from Grillo Designs
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Fold Colorful Paper Into Diamonds

A Subtle Revelry

This summer wreath idea also utilizes folded paper in bright colors. Victoria from A Subtle Revelry will show you how to make this colorful wreath for a party or a more semi-permanent seasonal fixture in your home.

DIY Diamond Paper Wreath from A Subtle Revelry
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Learn How to Crochet This Sun Wreath

Repeat Crafter Me

If you like to crochet, you're likely on the lookout for new patterns to try. This free crochet pattern from Sarah at Repeat Crafter Me is perfect for infusing some summer elements into your crochet projects.

Crochet Summer Sun Wreath from Repeat Crafter Me

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Get Nautical With a Seashell Wreath

Confessions of a Serial DIYer

Inspiration for wreaths can be found anywhere, so don't be afraid to pull ideas from a variety of sources. Christy from Confessions of a Serial DIYer got the idea for this summer wreath from Pottery Barn. Her post will go through everything you need to know to make one for yourself.

Pottery Barn Inspired Shell Wreath from Confessions of a Serial DIYer
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Use Miniature Props for a Unique Wreath

Craft-o-Maniac

What's more summer than a bike with a basket full of flowers? Jen at Craft-o-Maniac has a great eye for detail and it shows in her work. Her summer wreath inspiration uses festive fabric and an equally festive miniature bike with a basket of flowers. Check out her DIY to see how you can source a bike and make something similar.

DIY Summer Bicycle Wreath from Craft-o-Maniac
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Hang a Mini Flag Garland

Creative Ramblings

Sometimes, less is more. Don't get overwhelmed with the need to add tons of detail and pizzaz to a summer wreath to make it look good. Take note from Sarah at Creative Ramblings and stick to a simple design. Her tutorial will show you how to add smart, subtle details that will speak to the summer season.

Bright Summer Wreath from Creative Ramblings
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Select a Wreath With the Perfect Summer Palette

H2O Bungalow

Putting together a cohesive color palette might be harder than it sounds. If you need some summer color palette inspiration, search out palettes online that you can copy. Head over to Wendi's tutorial on H2OBungalow and copy her color palette exactly.

DIY Coastal Burlap Flower Wreath Tutorial from H2OBungalow

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Craft a Patriotic Flag for Summer Holidays

DIY Candy

Decorating for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July is almost effortless. Simply infuse everything with patriotic colors and flags. This easy-to-follow tutorial from Amy at DIY Candy will get you started.

Incredibly Easy 4th of July Wreath from DIY Candy
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Design a Simple Summer Hoop Wreath

Make Life Lovely

Hoop wreaths are a popular way to make your wreaths look more modern and even more bohemian. Laura from Make Life Lovely shows you how to put together an effective floral vignette that is perfect for summer and ideal for a hoop wreath base.

How to Make a Floral Hoop Wreath from Make Life Lovely
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Adorn a Wreath With Feather Butterflies

A Beautiful Mess

Butterflies are classically related to summer but yarn can be a textile that is more often associated with winter. The team over at A Beautiful Mess does an excellent job of combining the two materials to create a cohesive summer wreath. Head on over to its page to figure out how to make one for your home.

Feather Butterfly Wreath DIY from A Beautiful Mess