Summer is the perfect time to refresh your front door with a burst of color and creativity—and the best part? You don’t have to spend a fortune. With just a few bucks and a quick trip to your local dollar store, you can create a gorgeous DIY wreath that radiates summer vibes. Whether you’re into bold florals, nautical themes, or fruity fun, these dollar store summer wreath ideas will have your door looking hot in no time!
1. Cocktail Umbrella Wreath
This quirky wreath is great for summer pool parties or tiki nights!
What you’ll need:
- A foam or wire wreath form
- Colorful cocktail umbrellas
- Hot glue
Just pop open the umbrellas and glue them closely together around the form. Instant tropical vibes!
2. Pool Noodle Bucket Wreath
Turn a simple pool noodle into a wreath by shaping and securing it with tape.
- Attach a small plastic bucket filled with tissue paper.
- Decorate with seashells, toy ducks, or mini beach balls.
This is a great one for kids’ parties or to hang on a backyard gate!
3. Nautical Beach-Themed Wreath
Bring the beach to your doorstep with this coastal DIY wreath:
- Use clothespins painted in navy, white, and red
- Decorate with seashells, rope, and mini anchors
- Optional: Add a nautical sign or a lighthouse figure
You can collect your own beach treasures or get them from the dollar store.
4. Dollar Store Sun Hat Wreath
These super cute wreaths combine straw hats, fluffy colorful boas, and dollar store flip flops for a tropical twist! They’re lightweight, vibrant, and make the perfect summer party decor.
How to make them:
- Attach feather boas in swirling patterns with hot glue
- Add colorful flip flops with a beachy design
- Optional: Glue on seashells or tropical flower clips
- Hang with clear command hooks for a clean display
These are great for luau parties, poolside decorations, or festive porch flair!
5. Garden Hose Wreath
Turn an everyday garden hose into an eye-catching summer wreath with just a few added florals and ribbon.
What you need:
- Garden hose (dollar store often carries mini ones or you can use an old one)
- Zip ties or floral wire
- Faux summer flowers
- Ribbon for accent
Form the hose into a circle and secure with zip ties. Then, hot glue or wire on a bunch of bright faux flowers and finish it off with a cheerful ribbon. This wreath is quirky, fresh, and totally screams “I love summer!” Bonus—it’s waterproof!
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