DIY Peppermint Wreath

06 December 2011 4:19 AM
A few weeks ago I was asked to make two peppermint wreaths for a Christmas women's evening at my church. I used this tutorial from Gwynn Wasson Designs as guide. I am not going to lie, this wreath is a bit time consuming, but it's easy and beautiful in the end! 

Here is what you need to make your own: 
- Two bags of star brite mints
- 1 Styrofoam wreath (mine was about 13 inches)
- Red duct tape (you could also use red ribbon or felt)
- Hot glue 
- Clear acrylic spray/shellac (optional)
- Decorative ribbon

1. Unwrap the mints, discarding the wrappers. This was the most tedious part! Place the mints in a bowl. I lined the bowl in parchment paper to prevent them from sticking to the bowl. 


2. Next, wrap the wreath in duct tape, covering all pieces of the styrofoam.

3. Hot glue one ring of mints starting from the center of the wreath, and add additional rings working your way around the wreath. I used a pattern where each mint was glued in the empty space between each mint in row below it (a brick pattern).



4. Keep adding the mints until you reach the outer edges of the wreath. The picture below was the start of my last row on the wreath.

5. Once I added all of the mints, I took it outside and sprayed a clear acrylic spray all over to shellac it. This helps the mints to not melt in the hot weather we currently have here in Florida!  

6. Add a piece of decorative ribbon, and hang! 


This week I am linking up with these lovely ladies! 
Tatertots and Jello Weekend Wrap Up Party
Find Your Craft Friday at BabyBerry
Wow us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
The Allred Abode's Monday Myriad Party

I hope you have a wonderful Tuesday! xoxo Meggan
13 comments
  1. Chelsea @ two twenty oneDecember 6, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    It's beautiful! You did a great job!

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  2. Darby HawleyDecember 6, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    This is so pretty! I love the ribbon you used to hang it with. The wreath reminds me of the beginning of Elf, when he walks through the 7 layers of the candy cane forest :-)

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  3. ericaDecember 6, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Oh my word this is beyond adorable! I might have to make one. xo

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  4. Elle SeesDecember 6, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    I've done peppermint trees but never thought of a wreath. Cute! Enter to win 5 shirts from StyleMint!

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  5. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Super cute!! Making a wreath is on my list for this weekend! So amny cute ideas...

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  6. Carolina On My MindDecember 6, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    This is so cute!! I'm going to have to try this, only problem is that my fiance loves peppermint and I would have to fight him for the bag! :)

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  7. Miss AmyDecember 6, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    This is so fun!! You made it so perfectly!

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  8. SusanDecember 6, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    This is too cute and it looks fantastic!

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  9. sherri lynnDecember 6, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    This looks so good! I love peppermint everything and had seen a similar wreath and thought about making it. I thought it would be time consuming though. Way to go on yours - your efforts paid off! :)

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  10. Courtney BDecember 8, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    This is SO cute, and looks pretty easy. My kind of craft ;) Thank you for sharing!!

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  11. alyssaDecember 12, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    what a great idea!

    xx
    alyssa
    http://wereaucourant.blogspot.com

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  12. Aimee @ icouldsomakethatDecember 16, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    What a cute idea... and great instructions. I've added this post to my Christmas pinterest board, so I don't forget about it for next year!

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  13. NettyDecember 26, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    OMG this is ADORABLE!!! I love how it came out.

    http://www.thefashionableesq.blogspot.com/

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