DIY Halloween Wreath for Trick-or-Treat Candy

Whether you won’t be home on Halloween or simply want to take a more hands-off approach to the holiday, this DIY trick-or-treat wreath is the perfect way to ensure no trick-or-treaters leave empty-handed.

Paint Embroidery Hoop

Separate the inner and outer parts of the embroidery hoop. Paint the larger outer hoop with black craft paint and set it aside to dry (Images 1 & 2).

Add Fabric and Felt

While the outer hoop dries, drape a piece of frighteningly festive fabric entirely over the inner hoop and trim with scissors, leaving approximately 2 inches of excess material (Image 1). On the bottom half only, add a layer of contrasting felt and trim the excess (Images 2 & 3).

Reassemble Embroidery Hoop

Once the outer hoop has fully dried, place it over the fabric and around the inner hoop. Tighten the hardware and pull the fabric and felt tight (Images 1 & 2). Adjust as needed for a tight fit.

Trim and Glue Fabric

Turn the embroidery hoop over and trim all excess fabric off using scissors (Image 1). Apply a bead of hot glue across the trimmed fabric to help hold it in place (Image 2).

Add Decorative Trim

To add a decorative trim across the top of the felt, first place pieces of paper between the felt and fabric to protect the fabric. Add a bead of hot glue across the edge of the felt and carefully press the trim into the glue as you go. Cut off any excess.

Cover Hardware

To cover the embroidery hoop’s hardware, we used cute pom-poms that tied into the color scheme of our fabric. Start by hot gluing larger pom-poms in place, then work in smaller ones to fill the gaps.

Hang Wreath

Use a wreath hanger to hang your trick-or-treat wreath front and center on your front door. If you suspect you may not be home when trick-or-treaters arrive, add a cute sign to let them know to help themselves. Oh, and don’t forget to fill the bottom felt pouch with candy.