How to Craft a Festive Pampas Grass Pumpkin Wreath for Fall

Ready or not, here comes fall! And with fall comes all the festive fun of Thanksgiving and Halloween. So if you're looking for a way to add a touch of autumn whimsy to your home décor, why not try making this easy pampas grass pumpkin wreath? It's sure to bring a smile to everyone who sees it! Plus, it's so easy to make that even the kids can help. So keep reading for instructions on creating your own pampas grass pumpkin wreath.

To get started, gather these supplies:

Wreath wire in the form of a pumpkin
Bindle & Brass Dried Natural Pampas Grass (sold in select Home Depot locations)
Bindle & Brass Dried Mocha Pampas Grass (sold in select Home Depot locations)
Bindle & Brass Dried Triticum Wheat
Green ribbon
Floral Wire
Scissors
Hot Glue Gun

Mocha colored dried pampas grass in mini bunches held together by floral wire

1. Bundle Pampas Grass and Tie

This is the first step to the pumpkin wreath craft. Once you have your bundles, you'll need to decide how many you will need to cover the wire frame. You can also add other fall-themed decorations, such as leaves or berries. But the critical element is the pampas grass, which provides a beautiful, natural touch. Bundling small sections of pampas grass and tying them together with floral wire may seem like a lot of work for a wreath, but it's worth it when you see the result.

Pumpkin shaped wire wreath with pampas grass being tied on with floral wire

2. Secure Pampas Grass Bundles to the Frame

Now that you've got your pampas grass all bundled up nice and tight, it's time to start securing it to the frame. The best way to do this is with floral wire. If you leave a little extra at the back of your bundles, you can just wrap it around the wire frame, securing it tightly. This will help to keep the pampas grass in place as you continue working on the wreath. Once you've secured all of the pampas grass, you can move on to the next step: gluing down the flyaway pieces of pampas grass!

pampas grass ends being hot glued down to the pumpkin wreath wire

3. Hot Glue Pampas Grass Flyaways

The third step in this fun craft is to secure the top pieces of pampas grass bundles. Place a small dab of hot glue on the previous bundle's floral wire, then press the top of the pampas grass firmly into place. This will helps mold the grass to the pumpkin form, keeping your beautiful pampas grass pumpkin wreath looking its best for many seasons.

triticum dried wheat being hot glued to the stem portion of the pumpkin wire wreath with pampas grass

4. Trim and Glue Pieces of Wheat for the Stem

Now that the pumpkin is taking shape, it's time to put the finishing touches on the wreath. Grab a few stems of Triticum Wheat, trim and hot glue them to the stem portion of the pumpkin wreath frame. The stiff nature of the heads of wheat resembles the rigid nature of an actual pumpkin stem. Plus, they are similar in color!

Green ribbon being tied around the base of the triticum wheat stem for the pumpkin pampas grass wreath

5. Tie Green Ribbon Around the Stem

To recreate the pumpkin leaf and accomplish the final step of this fun craft, grab your green ribbon and use scissors to trim it down to your desired length. Then, tie it to the base of the Triticum stem. It'll cover the wheat stems and add a pop of color to the ensemble.

All right, pumpkin wreath crafters, it's time to share your creations with the world! A few final words of wisdom: don't forget to take pictures of your beautiful wreaths, and tag us @bindleandbrass on social media so we can see them, too. And now that you're official pampas grass pumpkin wreath experts, don't be afraid to get creative and experiment with other materials. The sky's the limit! So have fun, and we can't wait to see what you come up with.