How To Make A Heart Shaped Wreath: Step By Step Guide
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I wanted a heart-shaped wreath for my front door but quickly realized how pricey (and poorly shaped) most store-bought wreath forms are. So, I decided to create my own! Let me show you how to make a perfectly shaped heart wreath form for less than $2—simple, affordable, and totally customizable!
If you’re as obsessed with wreath-making as I am, check out my collection of creative DIY wreath ideas for every season. And if you’re crafting for February, don’t miss my favorite Valentine’s Day projects including Valentine’s Day wreaths, to add even more love-inspired decor to your home!
Watch This Quick Video to Learn How to Make an Easy Heart-Shaped Wreath
Supplies Needed for a Heart-Shaped Wreath Form:
- 1 wire coat hanger
- 1 small pipe insulator (preferably with adhesive backing, like the one shown with the yellow strip in the photo, found in the plumbing section)
- Duct tape
- Scissors
- Pliers
How To Make a Heart-Shaped Wreath Form
- Shape the Wire Hanger: Bend the wire coat hanger into a heart shape, primarily using your hands. Use pliers to help bend the neck of the hanger down and back up towards the top of the heart, forming the center dip. Then, use the pliers to bend the hook into a small circle for hanging your finished wreath.
- Prepare the Pipe Insulator: Cut the pipe insulator in half. Take one half and wrap it around one side of the wire hanger, ensuring the seam faces outward. If the insulator has adhesive, remove the backing strip and press the seam together firmly. Repeat this process on the other side of the hanger with the second half of the insulator.
- Shape the Heart’s Point: Use scissors to cut a 45-degree angle on the bottom edge of each side of the pipe insulator. This angled cut will allow the foam pieces to fit together snugly, forming the point of the heart.
- Secure the Foam: Wrap a few strips of duct tape around the top (where the insulator pieces meet at the dip) and the bottom (at the heart’s point) to hold everything securely in place.
Pom Pom Heart Wreath
Attaching pom poms to a wreath form is a playful and creative alternative to the traditional floral wreath. Check out this tutorial to learn to make a pom pom for your wreath easily. Alternatively, these pom pom makers from Amazon work like a charm!
Once you have your wreath form and a stack of pom poms (about 35 medium-sized ones), simply tie them to the form using twine and the center string. You can customize the color scheme of your arrangement to match your style. This wreath is perfect for adding a cozy, heartfelt touch to your home!
Inspiration for Decorating Your Wreath
Bring your heart-shaped wreath to life with beautiful design elements that reflect your style. Add a romantic touch with colorful ribbon bows or loops, perfect for creating charming Valentine’s Day wreaths. Incorporate seasonal floral stems and vibrant blooms for a fresh and elegant look. Use floral wire to attach your decorations, ensuring everything stays in place securely. For an special Valentine’s Day project, you could go all in with the heart theme and add yarn-wrapped hearts for a whimsical touch. For even more ideas and inspiration, check out my Wreath Pinterest Board filled with creative designs to spark your imagination!
Tips and Tricks for Beginners
- Use a bead of low-heat hot glue on the foam to keep your pom poms from twisting and turning.
- Think outside the box for substitutions of flowers. Ribbons, pom poms, ribbon flowers like those used in this summer wreath, or yarn-wrapped hearts. The availability of Valentine’s Day-related embellishments is endless.
- If you don’t have a metal coat hanger you can get one from the dry cleaners.
A heart-shaped wreath is a symbol of love, romance, and affection. It represents warmth and care, making it a perfect decorative addition for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion to express love and appreciation.
Wreaths have held symbolic meaning since ancient times, dating back to Ancient Greece, where they represented the circle of eternal life at funerals. In early Christian Europe, evergreen wreaths were placed at the graves of virgin martyrs, symbolizing the triumph of the eternal spirit over death. Today, a wreath on your door can signify a warm welcome, seasonal celebrations, or remembrance of special moments. In the context of this blog post, a heart-shaped wreath takes on an even deeper meaning, symbolizing love and romance—perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion that celebrates heartfelt connections.
In conclusion, as January rolls around creating a heart-shaped wreath is a delightful way to infuse romance into your home decor. It’s a great craft to make when the Christmas decorations have been put away and love day is upon us. With its versatility and customizable design, this wreath makes an excellent gift for loved ones, especially during Valentine’s Day. Whether you prefer traditional floral accents or whimsical pom poms, the love and warmth will shine through in your beautiful wreath. Happy crafting!
Looking for more Valentines crafts?
Explore more creative projects you can make with a heart-shaped wreath form!
Try this Pretty Valentines Heart Hanger from A Pretty Life in the Suburbs or the adorable Teddy Bearn Yarn Wreath from An Organized Season.
This is such a clever idea as you can get huge pieces of pipe insulator for a low cost. I used to use it in the classroom to make marble roller coasters, but now I’d love to pick up some and make a wreath for my home.
I LOVE the marble idea Stephanie, I’m going to have to try that one too!
Super fun! 🙂
we made a heart shaped wreath for our february wedding back in the day. we used a hanger, just like you, and then lots and lots of dogwood wrapped around it. we still have it and always hang it on our door in february, even though it’s quite big.
love the pom poms!!!!
xo, mama lola
Now this is a brilliant idea! How simple to put together and then the form opens up all kinds of possibilities! Pinning! ~Thea
Adorable!
What at genius idea Virginia! And I love how your wreath turned out…it’s GORGEOUS!!
p.s. thanks so much for the shout out! 🙂
Thanks, and No prob!I loved your heart shaped wreath Jo-Anna!
Love!
So cute! You DIYers make it look so easy! I know mine would turn out like a figure 8 or something. 🙂
So clever, Virginia! I love it! Pinned!
love the wreaths, such a clever idea, have bits of insulation pipe that I never knew what I could do with it. Problem resolved. Thanks, shared
so creative! love it!
Oh my god this is precious! Loving it!
So genius! I totally love it – I might just have to go make one right now!
This is such an awesome idea! You are SO creative. Thanks for the tutorial, and the pom-pom wreath is simply adorable.
You can actually get heart shaped wreaths for pretty cheap at JoAnn with a 40% off coupon! 🙂
thanks Melanie for the suggestion, but I’m in Canada and we don’t have JoAnn 🙁 I’m sure my readers would love to know that though!
I’m in need of making my own funeral wreath and because my uncle won’t be buried till a month later, it was requested that flowers used for the funeral be artificial so that they can keep the arrangements and place them at the gravesite when that time comes. My question for you ma’am is, how can I use this same technique but using artificial flowers and possibly making it a lot bigger? Thanks for your time
TO make it bigger I would suggest trying to link two coat hangers together, you’ll definitely need some pliers as bending them are quite hard on the hands. I would get flowers that are on a vine rather than stems so you can wrap it around, I don’t thing hot glue would hold up to the elements. Let me know how you make out.Sorry for your loss
About how many pompoms do you need?
Depending on the size of your pom poms, approx 35. Good luck!
This is such a great idea for a cheap and easy wreath form! I would love to make a wreath using it and post it on my brand new blog (one week in) with a link to your blog. Let me know if that’s ok. Thanks!
That is certainly ok Sherri! Good luck with your new blog, its a fun ride!
How clever you are, I have been searching high and low for a heart shaped wreath, and here it is, love the directions. Thank you so much
That is so clever! I love it 🙂
That is so clever! Love this idea – and the kinds of shapes you can create are endless. Thanks for sharing this Virginia 🙂
I also use pool noodles from the dollar store. Great project!
Thanks for sharing awesome ideas, DIY appreciate the handicraft.
Lovely Looks great. Is it possible to do with cable wires
I don’t see why it couldn’t!
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This wreath tutorial is so easy to follow! A lovely project for any home.
Thank you Sophie! Glad you stopped by, happy wreath making