Home Seasonal Decorating Make a Colorful Paper Raffia Wreath to Welcome Fall Translate nature's palette of fiery reds, golds, greens and browns into a fabulous fall wreath. This quick and easy handmade design comes together in just a few simple steps. By Allison Vancura Allison Vancura Allison Vancura is the digital editor at Midwest Living and Meredith Travel Marketing, where she covers travel, decorating and all things Midwest. She holds a B.A. in journalism and graphic design from Drake University in Des Moines, and was previously a home and lifestyle editor at Better Homes and Gardens and BHG.com. When she's not exploring, you can find her kicking back with a good library book and her Boston terrier, Remi. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 7, 2021 Before you use that paper raffia ribbon on this year's holiday gifts, take an alternate tack and let it star in an eye-catching fall wreath for your home. We love the spectrum of autumnal hues on display in this handmade design, but you can customize yours based on seasonality or your favorite colors. To make our quick and easy DIY fall wreath, you'll need a few basic crafts supplies like paper raffia ribbon and a metal wreath form. Watch this project come together in our video, and use the materials list and how-to instructions below for extra guidance. Materials 3x4-inch piece of cardboardPaper raffia ribbon in assorted colorsScissorsMetal wreath hoop How To Cut a 3x4-inch piece of cardboardWrap paper raffia ribbon around cardboard 25 times, cutLoop a 10-inch piece of ribbon through center and tieSlip ribbon off cardboardTie ribbon around center of bundle, then cut both looped endsShape into a pom-pomTie to metal wreath hoop and trim excessRepeat process to create multiple pom-poms in various colors Want even more autumn decor inspiration? Check out these fabulous fall wreaths featuring seasonal blooms, pumpkins, leaves and more. Or see how bright, swirly tie-dye can elevate fall linens in an unexpected way. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit