Bright citrus accents, fresh greenery and gingham ribbon come together for an easy, cheerful wreath you can make in an afternoon with this citrus wreath tutorial.
I love making wreaths and when summer arrived I wanted to refresh the front door with something light and sunny. A quick trip to the craft store turned into a small treasure hunt: I found discounted artificial limes, grabbed some yellow spray paint to make a few lemons, and picked up gingham ribbon and greenery. The wreath base I used was upcycled from an older project, which kept the cost down and made this an easy, budget-friendly craft.
Easy Citrus Wreath Tutorial
Citrus Wreath Supplies:
- 1 (16″) wreath base (grapevine works great)
- 9′ gingham ribbon (about 1½” wide)
- Artificial fruit: lemons, limes, or oranges (styrofoam or faux fruit)
- Assorted floral picks and fillers
- 2 bunches of greenery (mixed textures look nice)
- Wire cutters
- Floral wire and a hot glue gun
Estimated cost: $25–30 if you need to buy most items; reusing a wreath base or scavenging supplies reduces the price. Watch for craft store coupons.
Citrus Wreath Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare and attach the greenery. Snip apart the greenery bunches with wire cutters so you have smaller stems to work with. Tuck the stems into the grapevine base and secure with floral wire where needed. Vary the direction and density of the foliage to create a natural, layered foundation.
Step 2: Make fruit picks. Use leftover stems or floral wire to create 5–6″ picks for your citrus pieces. If your faux fruit is styrofoam or has a soft bottom, push the wired stem into the base of each fruit and secure with a dab of hot glue for extra hold. Group fruit in threes for a more natural, visually appealing cluster.
Step 3: Add floral fillers. Tuck smaller filler picks—flowers, berries, or textured stems—around the citrus groupings and throughout the greenery. Aim for balance: place one main cluster of fruit and supplement with smaller accents so the wreath doesn’t look crowded.
Step 4: Secure everything. Use floral wire to tie down any stems that feel loose and add hot glue where the pieces need extra hold. I usually use both methods so the wreath stays sturdy when hanging outdoors or on a drafty door.
Step 5: Finish with ribbon. Cut a long length of gingham ribbon and tie a bow for the front. Cut another short piece to make a hanging loop around the wreath base, tie it in a knot on the back, and trim any excess. Hot glue the decorative bow to the loop so it sits cleanly on the front.
The resulting wreath is bright, welcoming, and perfect for summer entertaining—almost makes you crave a cold glass of lemonade on the porch.
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