Horse Head Christmas Wreath
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This year I wanted to add some horse-themed Christmas decorations to my home to embrace the equine spirit (I live on a horse farm, after all). As the main focal point over the fireplace, I created a horse head wreath out of some scrap wood and inexpensive faux greenery garland. It was the perfect addition to my equestrian themed Christmas decorations.
VIDEO: How to make a horse head wreath
Step 1: Cut a horse head shape out of scrap wood
To create the horse head wreath, you'll need to start by sketching a horse head shape onto a piece of wood.
If you're not comfortable drawing the shape by hand, you may want to purchase our easy pattern that's sized perfectly for this wreath.
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Once you print the template, tape the pages together to create a large pattern and cut it out. (Check our our video above for details on how to match up the pages.)
Put the template onto a piece of scrap wood and trace it.
Then use a jigsaw to cut it out. Don't worry too much about the fine details, because the garland is going to cover up most of it.
Step 2: Paint the base green to hide gaps
The wood will eventually be covered in greenery, but to make sure that you no bits of unfinished wood peek through, give it a quick coat of green spray paint. This doesn't need to be perfect, just get some color down in case there are gaps in your garland.
Step 3: Cover the base with garland
Now it's time to cover the horse! Get some very small garland with a low profile — nothing too thick or bushy — and use a staple gun to attach it. Go back and forth across the shape until it is covered.
Step 4: Add a mane
To create the mane, look for some long-needle pine floral picks that will give the look of hair. Separate the clumps into individual pieces, and tuck them in along the horse's back. Overlap them as you work from bottom to top, securing with staples or hot glue if needed.
Step 5: Add a halter
For the perfect finishing touch that gives this horse some real personality, add a halter. Use a hot glue gun to attach red velvet ribbon in bands to create the halter.
Add a mini gold jingle bell wherever the ribbons intersect to not only hide the ends of the ribbon, but also add a sweet detail.
The finished horse head wreath
Isn't he just the cutest pony ever? I love this charming horse wreath, and it was the perfect addition to my overall equine-themec Christmas decor.
12 comments so far:
I love, love, love this horse wreath!!!!! How ingenious! First of all, I'm envious that you get to live on a horse farm. That has been my dream since I was a little girl. What a lovely colorful Christmas area you have created. I want to have coffee with you.
Marian, thank you so much. I love seeing the horses out my window. A virtual cup of coffee together will have to do for now!
That is just beautiful and very creative.
Is there any way to color the greenery to brown and black colors? I love this wreath
Vicki, if you can't find it in the colors you want, I suppose you could try spray paint!
I used tiny pine cones for eye ! I made two each facing opposite ways ; we attach them during Christmas holiday too the Horse trail fence that borders are property in subdivision; one on each side of our driveway fence posts ! I used artificial greenery and glued down but if it rains I need to add new glue , maybe I’ll used the stapler next time !
I love the horse wreath. Do you have any suggestions for a spring/summer decor
on the horse wreath. Thanks Anita
I would replace the bridle red ribbon with a pastel-colored one and perhaps add a few flowers along the mane. That would be really cute!
I would love to get the pattern so I can draw it on the would I want to make a wreath for my daughter's door I do need the pattern please Gmail it to me and I will print it out thank you so much
Jackie, we do not have a pattern we can share. We just freehand drew it based on image we found online. Try doing a Google Image Search for "horse head silhouette" and you'll see plenty of good images to work from.
I love this horse head wreath, my granddaughter who lives with me has a horse and I wanted to make this for her but I couldn't get the pdf pattern to open. It kept telling me there was a threat. I would love to be able to get this. I love the shape of this horse and the ones I looked at didn't really have a nice shape. Is there any way you can tell me how to get your pattern? Also, can you give me the measurements for the horse head?
Ann, we just found a picture of a horse head online and used that as a model to draw it freehand onto the plywood. You can Google for horse head silhouettes and find one you like. We don't currently offer a pattern, so I'm not sure what PDF you clicked on (maybe it was in an ad?) but it wasn't from us. :) We will try to create a pattern soon from the original wreath if we can... check back in a few weeks to see if we've got it.
As for the measurements, you can make the wreath however big you like. Looking back at the photos in the post, I would guess ours was about 16-20" tall. Hope that helps!