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DIY Yarn Ball Halloween Wreath

Home » Holidays » Halloween » DIY Yarn Ball Halloween Wreath

Published September 20, 2012 Last Updated February 11, 2021 / By Jessica 25 Comments

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Halloween Wreath Ideas
 
Hey lovelies! I am so excited to share this wreath with you today. I’m not gonna lie, I feel like I have been working on it f-o-r-e-v-e-r! I started it before I moved, so of course it got shelved for awhile, but now it’s finished and I love how it turned out, I can’t wait until October 1st when I can hang it up for good.
 
Here’s what you’ll need:
 
-wreath base (I found mine at the dollar store for $1)
-black yarn (Walmart $2.99)
-purple yarn (Walmart $2.99)
-orange yarn (thrifted .50)
-foam balls of various sizes (thrifted $1.50) I know that these can be really pricey to buy if you can’t buy them thrifted, so here is a little tip. If I don’t have foam balls, I take an old magazine, crumple up pages, and make balls myself! In fact, I ran out of the larger balls, so two of the balls on my wreath are homemade, which equals free!
-black pipe cleaners (Walmart .50)
-orange paper (had on hand)
-hot glue gun (had on hand)
-black marker (had on hand)
 
1.) Take your wreath base and wrap it with yarn.
2.) Take your foam balls and wrap them in different colors of yarn. I wrapped all my little balls in orange, and split the bigger ones between black and purple. I reserved one small ball to make the black spider.
3.) Hot glue your balls to your wreath. Patience is required for this part of the process. The hot glue will only hold well if you squeeze the balls in place until the glue firms (about 1 1/2 minutes for the big balls). As you group your balls, sometimes you will be gluing them to each other as well as the base.
4.) Take the small ball you have reserved to make your spider. Take four pipe cleaners and cut them in half, then stick four in each side, forming your spiders legs. After legs are in place, wrap ball with black yarn.
5.) Glue your spider into place on your wreath.
6.) To make your “boo” banner, cut out little flags in your craft paper and then add your lettering. I also outlined my flags in black to make them stand out a little bit. Hang over black yarn.
7.) Now hang and enjoy your wreath!
 
 
Even though this project is a little time consuming, it doesn’t take much thought, so it is a perfect watch-TV-and-mindlessly-craft type of project.
 
Happy crafting ladies!
 
 
 
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  1. Crystal Corbi

    October 07, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    Hi!! This is adorable!! Great idea! For someone who crochets I just have to make this! I already have all the yarn on hand. I just wanted to ask if I could sewing the balls on? I’m just thinking in terms of sturdiness… I would think the yarn would fall off sooner or later if I glued them on?

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    • prettyprovidence

      October 07, 2013 at 3:54 pm

      I made mine last year and it is still good as new, but I’m sure seeing would work great as well! Let me know if you try it!

      Reply
      • Crystal Corbi

        October 07, 2013 at 4:02 pm

        I live in FL and we get a lot of storms. I will definitely let you know how sewing works out.

      • prettyprovidence

        October 07, 2013 at 4:09 pm

        Ah! Good luck!!

  2. Ginger

    October 04, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    Featuring this, too! :)

    Ginger @ GingerSnapCrafts.com

    http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/10/13-fall-wreaths-take-look-at-you.html

    Reply
  3. Kaysi @ Keeping it Simple

    September 30, 2012 at 12:28 am

    I love this! The colors your used are amazing!

    Reply
  4. Kim

    September 28, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    So cute!

    Reply
  5. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes

    September 27, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    I’m hosting an It’s Fall Y’all ~ Linky Party. I would love for you to share this, and any other Fall projects you have! Hope to see you there :)

    Reply
  6. Shannah @ Just Us Four

    September 27, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    This wreath is too cute. Great job. I wanted to stop by and let you know that you were featured today at Just Us Four. I hope you will stop by and check it out.

    Thanks again for linking up to the Pinworthy Projects Party.

    Reply
  7. Michelle's Tasty Creations

    September 26, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    Jessica,
    Love this wreath! Super cute. I so want to make one for my front door. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share this week. Have a great week.
    Michelle

    Reply
  8. Jennie Larsen

    September 25, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    SUPER CUTE, and I LOVE the yarn spider that is the perfect touch. Hugs, jen

    Reply
  9. Jacque n Matt Knowlton

    September 25, 2012 at 1:34 am

    Adorable, so creative! Makes me wish we had a covered porch!
    Jacque @theDIYvillage

    Reply
  10. Shannon Barefoot

    September 24, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    Super cute wreath and I love the it is budget friendly. Thanks for sharing. I would love if you would share this (and some of your other projects) over at my link party going on right now:

    http://sewingbarefoot.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-weekly-creative-1.html.

    Have a nice day!
    Shannon

    Reply
  11. Mariel

    September 22, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    That’s so creative and way, way cute for Halloween! I would love to have you come share some of you great ideas over at the link party on ‘Or so she says…’, happening right now. Hope to see you there! http://www.oneshetwoshe.com

    Reply
  12. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.

    September 22, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    Love this! The yarn balls are a fun and different idea. Plus the purple really makes it pop! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Hope to see you back next week! Pinning!

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    • Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.

      October 08, 2012 at 2:53 pm

      Thanks for linking up to the Halloween/Fall Pomp Party! =)

      Reply
  13. kim

    September 22, 2012 at 2:40 am

    Super Cute!

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  14. kim

    September 22, 2012 at 2:39 am

    Super Cute!

    Reply
  15. Vanessa @ See Vanessa Craft

    September 21, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    Sooo cute! Thanks so much for linking up to Do Something Crafty Friday!

    Reply
  16. Jess from Coxs Corner

    September 20, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    I love this! It’s so cute!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      September 20, 2012 at 9:11 pm

      Thanks so much! I’m so glad you think so :).

      Reply
  17. JENNY K.

    September 20, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    This wreath is so cute! Visiting from 36th Avenue. I just wrapped some foam balls with a nautical mixed yarn to make garland for my sons bedroom. I think it’s so versatile.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      September 20, 2012 at 3:24 pm

      That is exactly why I love it so much! A garland like that sounds adorable though, and I love the nautical theme. So glad you stopped by!

      Reply
  18. Tiffany Pergler

    September 20, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    Jess, I love it! As one who knits and crochets, it’s so perfect for the style I like! Thanks! (:
    Foam balls, pipe cleaners, and wreath bases? I’ll find them somewhere…

    Reply
    • Jessica

      September 20, 2012 at 3:23 pm

      Oh you have to make one! It would be totally perfect for your style, and you can use whatever colors you want and leave it up :). You still need to teach me to crochet! I want to learn so bad. I heard the blanket you made for baby Max was to die for.

      Reply

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