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A white winter wreath can bring a soft, snowy look to your home long after holiday decorations come down. This DIY combines artificial baby’s breath with white ping pong balls for a light, modern design that can stay on display throughout the winter season.
The wreath frame is made from a wire coat hanger, so it is lightweight and easy to shape. Before you begin, gather all the materials and plan where you want the fuller floral sections and the ping pong ball clusters to sit.
Materials and tools for a white winter wreath
- Power drill or awl tool; an awl can be tricky and may be dangerous to use
- Metal pliers
- White florist wire
- White florist tape
- One coat hanger, preferably a flimsy wire hanger
- Artificial baby’s breath or a similar wispy flower
- 17 white ping pong balls
- 2/3 yard of wide ribbon
- Scissors
- Optional: hot glue gun
How to make the wreath
1. Shape the wire frame
Use metal pliers to loosen and separate the twisted neck of the coat hanger. Straighten the wire as needed, then bend it into a circle. The frame does not need to be perfectly smooth: the small bends near the neck can help you twist the ends together again. Position this join beneath the thickest part of the flowers so it is less noticeable.
2. Attach the artificial flowers
Cut the baby’s breath stems into smaller sections. Set aside four larger groupings—three for the right side and one for the left—and trim the remaining stems into smaller pieces. Starting at the top of the frame, secure the flowers with florist tape. If the hanger is not white, wrap the wire with white florist tape first. Florist tape adheres to itself, and stretches as you wrap it.
For a similar asymmetrical look, add more floral material to the right side than the left. If you want to plan the arrangement before attaching anything, lay the pieces beside the frame and take a quick reference photo.
3. Add the ping pong balls
Drill or carefully punch two holes in each ball, placing them at either end of the logo so the wording faces the back when the ball is attached. If the back of the wreath will be visible, place the balls logo-side up in an empty egg carton and apply a coat of matte white spray paint.
Make a small hook at the end of a 9-inch piece of florist wire, thread the wire through a ball, and attach it to the frame. Wrap the excess wire around the frame a few times, then trim it with the pliers. To create a connected cluster, make additional holes in the sides of the balls and thread wire through them. Work carefully when drilling, and keep the ball stable while making each hole.
4. Secure the clusters and add ribbon
As you add the outer balls, a small amount of hot glue can help join them and keep them from shifting. Once the arrangement is complete, cut a 24-inch piece of wide ribbon and angle the ends with scissors. Fold the top of the ribbon so it sits neatly over the thin wire, then use a couple of small dots of hot glue on the inside top edge to hold it in place.
Displaying your finished white winter wreath
Because the wreath is delicate and lightweight, a transparent adhesive hook can be a subtle hanging option. Check that the hook is suitable for the surface and can support the wreath before hanging it. The finished white winter wreath works as seasonal decor for a front door or another spot where its airy, snowball-inspired details can be seen.
—Mandi Johnson
