Monogram wreath

Scroll down to see a step-by-step overview of this project.

skill level: intermediate

DURATION: 2 hours

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

  1. 1 – 2 Martha Stewart Living™ 9ft Sparkling Pine garlands
  2. Martha Stewart Living Frosted Traditions or Snowberry 75-pack ornaments
  3. Letter template downloaded from homedepot.com/marthastewart
  4. 24in x 15in piece of ¼-inch medium-density fiberboard (MDF) (can be cut to order at The Home Depot)
  5. Carbon transfer paper
  6. Tape
  7. Pen
  8. Jigsaw
  9. Clamp
  10. 28-gauge wire
  11. Wire cutter
  12. Picture-hanging hardware

 

STEP 1

Download letter template at homedepot.com/marthastewart and print on 8½-by-11-inch paper or draw your own letter. Tape the template on top of transfer paper on the MDF board. Transfer the letter onto the board using a pen.

STEP 2

Cut out the letter with a jigsaw.

STEP 3

Double up the garland making it thicker so that it covers the width of your letter. Keep in mind that for some letters you may need 2-3 strands of garland.

STEP 4

Wrap wire around the base of the letter 2-3 times until it is secure. Shape garland to fit the monogram board, with the electrical plug at the bottom of the letter if you are planning to use the lights. Secure the garland to the letter by wrapping with wire.

STEP 5

Cut wire into 12-inch pieces and thread through the ornament caps. Nestle an ornament into the garland with the cap facing down into greenery, and twist the wire 2 to 3 times around the back of the monogram to keep the ornament secure. Repeat for the length of the letter.

STEP 6

Attach picture-hanging hardware to hang. Great for indoor or outdoor use.