Looking to add a touch of Western charm to your home decor? Why not try making a DIY wicker cowboy hat wreath! This fun and creative project will bring a unique and rustic vibe to your front door or living space. Simply gather a straw cowboy hat, some artificial flowers, and a hot glue gun, and let your creativity flow! Customize your wreath with colorful ribbons, faux succulents, or miniature cowboy boots for a personalized touch. Not only will this wicker cowboy hat wreath make a delightful addition to your home, but it will also showcase your DIY skills to all your visitors. So grab your supplies and get crafting! Yeehaw!
Materials
Wicker hat (cowboy hat style), approximately 14” wide x 16” long
1” wide ribbon in black (or use the band that’s already on the hat)
1.75” high wood letters to spell out “WELCOME”
Faux Flowers
Natural Dried Lagurus (also known as Pampas grass)
Scissors or Wire Cutters
Multi-surface paint in black (I used DecoArt Americana Multi-Surface Satin in Black Tie)
Paint brush
Hot glue gun and clear glue sticks
Directions
Step 1
Paint the top surface and sides of the wood letters in black paint. Let the paint dry fully.
Step 2
If you want to change the ribbon around the brim of the hat, now is the time to do it. You can cut off any old brim that is on the hat, and glue your ribbon around the base. (A picture of the brim is below on my finished wreath.)
Preheat the glue gun. Place the wood letters on the upper half of the straw hat, spacing them evenly apart.
Start with the letter “C” at the very top of the hat (probably just above the indent of the crown of the hat) and work outwards to each side from there.
Glue the letters directly on to the hat.
Step 3
Begin placing the faux foliage around the lower half of the hat. Start with the thicker leafy branches. Balance them on both sides and have the stems meet in the middle. Glue them in place.
Layer on the other colored foliage pieces, balancing them on both sides. Cut the stems shorter as needed to meet the ends in the middle.
Insert and glue 3 pieces of pampas grass on either side.
Continue layering on the remaining faux foliage until you get closer to the center.
Step 4
Cut the stems off the roses and large floral mum completely. Glue the back side of the florals and stick them to the straw hat at the bottom between the foliage.
You will want to use these large flowers to cover any of the stems showing on the bottom of the hat, or fill in any empty spaces.
If there is a neck tie attached to the hat (as there was on mine), it might be long enough to use as a hanger for the wreath.
If there wasn’t a neck tie, you can glue ribbon to the back of the brim underneath the Welcome letters to be a wreath hanger. Or, you can just hang the hat on a large hook.
