How to make a wooden bead dried flower wreath

Looking for a simple, elegant craft that brings a touch of nature indoors? This wooden bead and dried flower wreath is the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern minimalism. Whether you hang it in your entryway, add it to a gallery wall, or use it as a seasonal accent, this project is easy, customizable, and absolutely beautiful.

Below, you’ll find step‑by‑step instructions, material options, and helpful tips to make your own stunning dried‑flower wall décor.

Gather These Materials:

Ring base: circle cut from cardboard or foam board
Ribbon: enough to wrap the entire ring
Wooden beads: ½” (15mm), with holes large enough to accommodate dried flower stems
Dried flowers: a mix of colors and textures for visual interest
Jute twine: for a small bow
Hot glue gun & glue sticks
Scissors

Let’s Make the Dried Flower Wreath:

Prepare Your Ring Base

Trace the inner and outer circles on your cardboard. (I used the top of a pizza box.)
The inner circle diameter is 7”, and the outer diameter is 7½”.
Cut out your ring.

You can size your ring to any dimensions you want—smaller or larger. 7″ to 10″ works beautifully for wall décor. The larger circles will require two layers of cardboard for stability.

Wrap the Ring With Ribbon

Secure the ribbon end to the back of the ring with a dab of hot glue.
Wrap the ribbon tightly around the entire circle, overlapping slightly so none of the base shows.
Glue the end in place when finished.

Construct the Wooden Bead “Vase”

Hot glue the beads to one another with the holes aligned top to bottom.
Align beads against a firm straight edge to ensure that they are glued in a straight line.
It’s best to keep the glue to the back side of the beads.
The number of beads you use will depend on the size of the beads and the size of the circle. You’ll want to test fit your strip of bead vases against your wreath ring.

Arrange and Attach the Dried Flowers

Gather small bundles of dried flowers, trimming stems to a manageable length. Play with placement before gluing—mix colors, heights, and textures for a natural, organic feel. Once you’re happy with the arrangement:

Place the stems into a lead “vase.”
Carefully pipe hot glue into the bead hole to secure the stems.
Start with your largest or most colorful blooms, then fill in with smaller sprigs.
When the bead vases are full, hot glue the strip of beads onto the lower part of the ring.

Make a Jute Twine Bow with the Mini Bowdabra

Fold an 18” length of jute twine in half and place it in the Mini Bowdabra.
Now, make loops in the Mini Bowdabra using the jute twine. I used 9 loops on each side, but you can use fewer or more loops to size your bow to your liking.
Compress the twine in the Mini Bowdabra with the wand.
With the twine bow still in the Mini Bowdabra, pass the ends of the twine through the loop and pull up tightly.
Bring the ends to the back of the bow, and tie a secure knot. Leave the ends uncut for now.
Fluff the bow.
Use the twine ends to tie the bow at the top left quadrant of the wreath.
Cut the twine ends.

Add a Hanging Loop (Optional)

If you want to hang your wreath, hot glue a small loop of jute twine to the top back of the ring.

Display Ideas

Hang it in an entryway for a welcoming natural touch
Add it to a gallery wall for texture and color
Use muted dried flowers for a year‑round neutral look
Create seasonal versions—pastels for spring, warm tones for fall

This wooden bead and dried flower wreath is one of those projects that looks high‑end but comes together in just over an hour. With just a few simple materials and a bit of creativity, you can craft a piece that feels both modern and timeless.