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    Home » DIY » Outdoor Projects

    Chicken Wire and Pine Cone Wreath

    By: Jane · Updated: 7 Jul, '18 · This post may contain affiliate links · 48 Comments

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    Woohoo, everyone! It's official. Fall has arrived and to celebrate, I'm sharing our pine cone and chicken wire wreath!

    Chicken wire and pine cone fall outdoor wreath | cottage at the crossroads

    Not only am I sharing it with you, dear readers, but I'm sharing it with any new visitors that are dropping by from the Fall Ideas Tour.

    Chicken wire and pine cone fall wreath | cottage at the crossroads

    A great big welcome to ya, if you're new here!

    On Tuesday, the most beautiful and creative tablescapes were shared, giving you lots of ideas for decorating your fall tables.  And today's theme is WREATHS!

    Chicken wire and pine cone fall wreath | cottage at the crossroads

    Now this whole idea of creating a pine cone wreath came about because I've been gathering the pine cones that are falling from the pine tree that's in our yard. I have a plan for using them in some of my Christmas decorating, but hey! I already had a whole bucketful of them so I decided to work with what I had. Plus, don't you just love pine cones?  And you know what else we have a lot of around here? CHICKEN WIRE!  We have big rolls of it that we use in our garden. So I asked Leo to cut a 5 foot length that was 4 inches wide.

    Fall decorations on the deck | cottage at the crossroads

    What I had in mind was creating an outdoor wreath that I could hang on the side of our house. This is our deck that leads to the back door where everyone comes when they visit the Crossroads. That's ok with me because everyone knows that backdoor guests are the best!  But I had been craving a little color on the wall where you see the wreath.

    Chicken wire and pine cone fall wreath | cottage at the crossroads

    So I got out this spray paint which is aptly called "Pumpkin Orange" and sprayed the chicken wire with it.

    Chicken wire and pine cone wreath | cottage at the crossroads

    The base for the wreath is a wooden piece that I bought at the auction a long time ago, and I painted it the shade of green that we've used to paint a lot of outdoor things. Now, at this point, creating the wreath became a 2 person job. Leo attached the chicken wire at the top of the wooden piece with the staple gun, and I started twisting the chicken wire.

    Chicken wire and pine cone fall wreath | cottage at the crossroads

    As I was twisting, I inserted a pine cone here and there while Leo continued to staple down the chicken wire.  The staples were necessary to help the wire keep a circular shape.

    Chicken wire and pine cone fall wreath | cottage at the crossroads

    When we got that part finished, we just had to adjust one or two staples to make a better circle, and then we cut off the excess wire at the top.

    Chicken wire and pine cone fall wreath | cottage at the crossroads

    As you can see, Leo was pretty proud of his handiwork. Now, I know that lots of you don't have chicken wire hanging around your house like we do, but I have seen some wire ribbon that has moss attached at Hobby Lobby that could be used instead.

    Chicken wire and pine cone fall wreath | cottage at the crossroads

    Next, I went digging in my stash and found some ribbon, berries, leaves, and those spiky things to attach to the wreath.

    Chicken wire and pine cone wreath | cottage at the crossroads

    I just love the combination of the autumn colors with the pine cones.

    Chicken wire and pine cone wreath | cottage at the crossroads

    The wreath hangs under the eave so I don't think that it will get damaged unless we have a hard, blowing rain.

    Fall decorations on the deck | cottage at the crossroads

    To complement the wreath, I pulled together a little outdoor vignette using some items that I already had.

    Autumn mum | cottage at the crossroads

    Except for the mums. They are new, of course, and do a good job announcing that it's fall.

    Fall shelf sitter | cottage at the crossroads

    This little shelf sitter has found a ledge to watch the coming and goings here at the Crossroads.

    Juicy the outdoor cat |cottage at the crossroads

    And Juicy, the outdoor cat, has found a cozy corner to nap!

    I hope you've enjoyed seeing how we made our chicken wire and pine cone wreath and I hope it's given you some inspiration to create something similar.

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    1. Marian

      October 06, 2020 at 4:31 pm

      Jane and Leo,
      I just love your wreath! It turned out perfect. All you have to do at Christmas is change out the bow. I am going to buy some wire and try this.
      Thank you,
      Marian

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    2. Kim @ Hunt & Host

      September 24, 2015 at 1:05 pm

      I LOVE everything about this! The chicken wire is just a great idea and the fact that your hubby jumped in there is awesome... SO precious!

      Reply
    3. Joanne @ Sea Glass Cottage

      September 24, 2015 at 9:32 am

      What a lovely home you have! I enjoyed peeking around your blog and seeing some of your home tours. So glad I found you! All best ~

      Reply
    4. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living

      September 23, 2015 at 10:44 pm

      Wow, Jane! I'm blown away by how you put the pine cones inside the chicken wire! That's so clever!! Both you and hubby did a great job. I love this!

      Reply
    5. Shannon

      September 23, 2015 at 7:11 pm

      Such a smarty-pants CUTE idea. Love the combo too.
      You and the Mr. are a great team!
      Pinned :)))

      Reply
    6. Vanessa

      September 23, 2015 at 7:05 pm

      Oh I just love it Jane!! So creative and pretty. Well done!

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    7. [email protected]

      September 23, 2015 at 5:33 pm

      You are so creative! I never in a million years would have thought to make a wreath with chicken wire and then fill it with pine cones. This is perfect for an outdoor area with protection. The rest of your fall decor looks great, too!

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    8. [email protected]

      September 23, 2015 at 3:33 pm

      Your wreath is just adorable Jane! I love the wire and the pine cones! Say hi to Leo for me!

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    9. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking

      September 23, 2015 at 1:22 pm

      SO clever Jane! Love the chicken wire and pinecones!

      Reply
    10. Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces

      September 23, 2015 at 12:51 pm

      What a fun and creative idea! Thank you for the inspiration. 🙂

      Reply
    11. Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule

      September 23, 2015 at 12:41 pm

      Wow, so creative!! I love it....and the rest of your decor (and sweet Juicy too! ) 🙂
      xo
      Nancy

      Reply
    12. [email protected] Designs

      September 23, 2015 at 10:18 am

      Love, love it Jane....and so nice to see Leo's smiling face!!! Have a great week!

      Reply
    13. Debbie Refresh Restyle

      September 23, 2015 at 10:17 am

      Love it and the colors are so pretty!
      Happy Fall,
      Debbie

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    14. Lindsay Eidahl

      September 23, 2015 at 10:04 am

      What a brilliant idea for a wreath! I love this!

      Reply
    15. AnnMarie

      September 23, 2015 at 9:40 am

      What a sweet wreath! I love it because it is so unique. That orange spray paint is a great color. Your whole vignette looks great!

      Reply
    16. Jean

      September 23, 2015 at 9:37 am

      What a great idea for a wreath! Love it!

      Reply
    17. [email protected] Interior Frugalista

      September 23, 2015 at 9:22 am

      I love this idea Jane - very clever and creative! I like how you mounted it on a colorful pallet frame too.

      Reply
    18. Dawn

      September 23, 2015 at 9:02 am

      How adorable Jane, I love that you sprayed the chicken wire with color what a brilliant idea.

      Reply
    19. Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge

      September 23, 2015 at 8:31 am

      Such a clever idea! It's so cute and looks perfect on your porch with your other fall items.

      Reply
    20. Wendi @ H2OBungalow

      September 23, 2015 at 8:24 am

      This is too darling! So festive and perfect for fall especially with that darling cat as part of your vignette:)

      Reply
    21. Kim

      September 23, 2015 at 8:08 am

      Jane, that is so cute and I love that it is unique!

      Reply
    22. Christy @Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer

      September 23, 2015 at 7:54 am

      What a clever idea for a wreath! It's so pretty and I love that whole vignette! XO

      Reply
    23. Robin

      September 23, 2015 at 7:05 am

      What a fantastic idea! I love the wreath and all of your fall touches~ xo

      Reply

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