How to Make an Easy DIY Moss Wreath for Spring

This tutorial shows you how to make an easy DIY moss wreath for spring, in an hour, using minimal supplies. ​

This post was originally published 2/24/2022 and updated 2/4/2025.

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Back Story

One of my favorite places to shop is Terrain. They have the best store that is a combination of gardening, housewares and jewelry. Their in-store displays are always stunning and whenever I need a boost of inspiration – I Just head on over to their store in Connecticut. Recently, while perusing through their store, I came across a fabulous moss wreath. It was perfect for spring and instantly fell in love. It would look beautiful on a front door, front porch, garden shed or window.  Around this time of year, I am always craving the sight of green foliage. 

Unfortunately, the price tag of this particular wreath was a bit out of reach for me.

So, I decided to make my own moss wreath.  In this tutorial, I walk you through each step for making your own moss wreath. It is an easy craft project that shouldn’t take longer than 1 hour to assemble.  This has been one of my favorite craft projects to make. Without further delay, let’s jump into this DIY moss wreath tutorial. 

DIY Moss Wreath

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Supplies 

You are going to need some supplies to make the moss wreath. Generally you can get these items at any local craft store such as Hobby Lobby, Joann’s, or Michaels. Where possible, I have provided links to online supplies. 

• Wire wreath form
• Selection of Moss Varieties – Note: you will need enough moss to fill the wire wreath form
  • A large bag of moss -I used green Spanish moss (This type of moss looked the best and was most affordable)
  • A smaller bag of Reindeer moss
  • A smaller bag of mixed moss – or-
  • Sheet moss
• Floral wire
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun and hot glue sticks

Assemble all your supplies into one place. The moss can be messy to work with. You will also need a large flat workspace – like a dining room table, desk or counter top.

Step 1 – Attach Spanish Moss to Wire Frame

In order for this project to work, here is a TIP – turn your wreath base backwards! The curved part of the wreath base is on the table and scooped part is in the front. 

After you have flipped over your wreath form so that the scooped portion is in the front, you will attach florist wire to the wreath form. We are going to fill the scooped part with Spanish Moss.

You will pull apart a handful of the Spanish moss, place into the wire wreath form and wrap the florist wire around the moss to hold it in place. Repeat this process around the entire wreath form. We are using Spanish moss as our base material because it tends to be more affordable than other types of moss.

When you have finished filling the wreath form with Spanish moss, check to see if there are any bare spots that need to be filled in with additional moss. 

Step 2 – Layout Remaining Moss on Wreath Form

Next, open all your other bags of moss. Take out portions and start distributing them around the wreath form. The key to this wreath looking good is ensuring there are layers of different varieties of moss.

Before attaching any other moss, I placed various bunches of moss on the wreath to see how it would look. I moved moss around while adding and subtracting pieces for a balanced look. Take your time with this step to ensure you are getting the look you want.

Step 3- Glue Remaining Moss to Wreath Form

Plug in your hot glue gun and wait for it to heat up. Then start hot gluing the remaining mixed moss pieces to your wreath form.

You can also add in a few twigs, branches, and other natural elements for added texture. Take your time as you work your way around the wreath to ensure each piece is attached securely. Start at the top of the wreath and work your way around.  

If you use sheet moss, simply pull apart the moss into small bunches and hot glue them to the wreath.

Step 4- Finish the DIY Moss Wreath

You probably noticed, moss tends to shed. To keep your wreath intact and to prevent shedding -spray the front and the back with hair spray. This will help keep everything in place. By the way, hair spray also works great to ensure dried flowers won’t shed – like hydrangeas. I prefer the least expensive, extra-super-mega-hold, variety of hairspray since it seems to work the best.

If you want to use something to hold the moss in place that is stronger than hair spray – spray glue adhesive is a good alternative to hair spray. Just remember, it needs time to dry.

Enjoy your Wreath!

You can place this beautiful wreath inside your home or use it outside. 

Your moss wreath should hold up well outside – particularly as we move into spring and summer.

More Ideas

If you want more ideas for DIY projects, home decor and recipes – then you might like to visit the links below.

How to make Pressed Fern Fronds

The Best Spring Flowers from Trader Joe’s

​In Closing . . .

Thank you for stopping by the blog today.  I hope you found some DIY inspiration for spring.