The Pool Noodle Wreath DIY That Will Give Your Door A Springtime Vibe

While some may have previously assumed that front door wreaths are solely associated with Christmas, these decorative items are now often used for all seasons and holidays, including springtime and Easter. Gone are the candy canes and snowflakes and in their place are sweet details like brilliant spring blossoms of purple and pink with mint green leaves, singing spring insects, and even tiny little Easter bunnies. For this DIY, tape a pool noodle into a circle and then attach any decorative items you desire like faux flowers, Easter eggs, and bows. 

What makes this wreath craft one of the better ideas to decorate for spring is the simplicity of the project's materials, and presumably the cost as well. A cheap foam pool noodle formed into a ring and bound together with strong tape provides the necessary support to create the wreath's shape. As for the flora and fauna or other decorative elements on your wreath, you can find those at the Dollar Tree or other discount retailers like Walmart.

Of course, all of this would be for naught if you had nothing to bind all of these elements together. Craft tools like a hot glue gun plus some glue sticks, crafting tape, and the occasional piece of twine, decorative wire, and even bows help you to affix all of these disparate elements onto the wreath without much trouble.

To begin, create the wreath shape by taping the ends of your pool noodle together. Alternatively, for wreaths that sport heavier decorative elements, a wire clothes hanger bent straight and inserted through the center of the pool ring offers additional reinforcement and helps the ring better maintain its shape. You can also retwist the top hook pieces and hang your wreath from that hook, if desired.

How your spring wreath blooms depends on the decorative elements you add. Bunches of silk flowers mimic the lilacs, lilies, and primroses that grow in the garden. These floral elements, along with wisps of baby's breath, put the first signs of the season on display. You can stick these straight into the foam. Non-flower flora, like bits of moss attached with glue, can be nestled between the blooms. As for small details, elements such as decorative dragonflies, fluttering butterflies, and fuzzy bumble bees often make appearances on spring wreaths.

Because of the floral elements, springtime wreaths can sometimes look like an explosion of wild flowers in a ring. Given how reminiscent this is of the scattered wildflowers you can grow in your garden this time of year, the eruption of blooms fits from a thematic standpoint. However, you're not limited to this when you're choosing a theme for your wreath. You can simplify the piece by choosing just one or two elements to work with. For example, a simple wreath featuring large and small sunflowers set against a backdrop of ribbony leaves embodies the spirit of the season without complicating it.

Once you've added the floral elements, consider also including some Easter decor items. Brilliantly-colored eggs featuring speckles and zigzag patterns count among the most common decorative elements on the Easter-themed wreath. If desired, hot glue these onto the wreath first, then add your faux flowers around them — or add them in after to fill in gaps.

However, that isn't all you'll see. Little bunnies, attached to the middle of the wreath with a dollop of hot glue or some crafting wire, capture the fun of the Easter egg hunt. In lieu of the Easter bunny, consider lambs or baby chicks, which represent the sacrificial lamb and the promise of new life respectively. You'll also often see certain plants, like lilies or palm branches, which evoke the more religious elements of the holiday.

Finally, your springtime Easter-themed wreaths can include a few foodie elements as well. The sweet, bright candies you find in your kids' Easter bunny candy jar can make their way onto your wreath, too. To pull this off, just get some small ANZNKU Mesh Candy Bags with Drawstrings, stuff them with jelly beans or other bright candy, and tie them up with a bow. Glue the candy-filled mesh bags onto the pool ring. However, only add these edible elements if you plan to hang your wreath up inside.