How to Make a Moss-Covered Monogram Wreath

Add a Touch of Freshness to Your Home

A little green just brightens and adds a bit of freshness to any home. This simple project is just perfect to freshen and add brightness to any room, door, mirror, or anywhere really. Moss is a good choice to add a little green, as it is very easy to work with, and it really looks great during any season. It can be used year-round, but it looks particularly good for spring.

This moss-covered monogram wreath looks great in any style of home, whether farmhouse or contemporary, and best of all, it is easy to make.

Moss is forgiving since it does not show the seams when you glue in a small scrap to fill in a spot. Here I did not use the sheets of moss, but the small little bunches of moss. Be prepared, though, it makes a huge mess and gets all over everything—including you! Have your vacuum handy.

Great for a Wedding, Too

Larger monogram wreaths look lovely on church doors at weddings, too! They are very elegant looking with the addition of a special ribbon and using the initials of the first names of the two persons getting married. The 18″ letters will really stand out.

Materials Needed

• A large piece of Styrofoam that is about one inch thick (found at your local craft store). I found green Styrofoam, so green cardstock was not necessary to cover the back or to be spray-painted. (This Styrofoam here happens to be about 2 1/2″ thick.)
• Two packages of moss (also found at your local craft store)
• Glue gun and glue sticks
• Good knife for cutting
• Cutting mat or thick piece of cardboard
• One piece of ribbon of your choice (optional)
• Wood letter (optional, as you may draw your letter freehand)
• Sharpie pen

Instructions

Note: This project takes about 45 minutes to create.

1. First off, you must draw freehand or trace your monogram on your piece of Styrofoam. I just traced my large “D” from a wood letter that I already had, as that is what my real last name begins with . . . not “R” as in “Reaper” as we all, I am sure, have surmised that “Reaper” is not my real last name.
2. If you purchased your moss in sheets, then all you need to do is cut or tear your sheets and start gluing it to the piece of Styrofoam making sure you are generous with both your glue and the amount of moss you use. You do not want to be able to see through your moss.
3. I had not used a glue gun in a long while, and I soon realized not to cover too large a space at one time with the glue, as you will not have time to place the moss before the glue hardens. It is best to glue a smaller amount of Styrofoam at a time to be able to place the moss while the glue is still hot. I purchased a bag of 50 mini-sticks of glue for my small glue gun. For this project, I wound up using about 33 sticks of glue. I was surprised at how fast a stick of glue was used up.
4. I chose the pieces of moss for a more textured look for my wreath. Be very careful when using your glue gun as the glue is very hot and will stick to your fingers. I used a little wood stick to help push the pieces of moss into the Styrofoam so as to prevent burning my fingertips.
5. For a more polished look, be sure to run the moss around the edges of your letter.
6. Once you are done, you can set it on a table, hang it on a wall, mirror, door, chalkboard, really anywhere!

Optional: You can even add a ribbon to hang the wreath. This looks so fresh on one’s front door, especially for spring!

Notes

1. You will want to save all of the scrap pieces you have left over for future projects as fillers or to fill in any gaps you may see on this project.
2. One can actually use a boxwood plant to make this wreath as well, but I was not in the mood to butcher a boxwood. I have boxwood bushes in my front yard, but I would like them to remain intact.

Scroll to Continue

Four Reasons Why I Think 2025 Is the Year of the Rapture

Confessions of a Former Love Addict: Gaga For Guys; Sorry, Not Sorry

100 Best Songs About Starting

Business Opportunity?

If you were to purchase one of the monogram letters at Pottery Barn, you would pay $79 for each letter! Insane! Maybe there are those who just have money to blow into the wind and do not mind paying so much for these letters. I know they are really nice, but I am wondering who would pay such when one can easily make them for little or nothing?

Well, if there is a market for these and there are those who are willing to buy them, then I say, hey, let's get busy making these beauties and selling them online. We can add a posh name to our little moss-covered monogram wreaths, and we are set to go!

© 2014 Faith Reaper

Comments

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on October 27, 2019:

Hi Flourish,

I forgot to come back here and let you know that this hub was selected for the FeltMagnet site! Thank you for suggesting that to me. I appreciate you so much.

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on February 13, 2017:

Hey Floursih, I submitted it as you suggested. We shall see. I will let you know if they accept it, sweet lady.

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on February 11, 2017:

Hi Flourish ...oh, really! Hmm, I will do that and thank you for the encouragement. You can find the email under the fan mail. I can't keep track of all the different sites and exactly what topics they cover, so thank you for mentioning the feltmagnet site.

You are so kind.

Elaina Baker from USA on February 11, 2017:

Couldn't find your email to contact you but wanted to stop by to say hello again and encourage you to submit this to the craft niche website feltmagnet! You are such a lovely lady with a good heart.

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on September 24, 2015:

Hi Missy,

So happy to see you stopping by my side of HP Town this day to read about this easy and fun project. Believe it or not if you were to buy these online, you would pay a mint, when that is certainly not necessary when it is so easy to make yourself.

One can certainly customize it to one's taste. We have the large Mossy Oak trees here too with the hanging grey moss, but I would be afraid to use it due to the possibility of bugs being in the moss. You could find some cleaned at the craft/hobby store for sure. I love anything evergreen as it always brightens up, especially in the winter.

I hope you have a peaceful evening.

Missy Smith from Florida on September 24, 2015:

This is really pretty Faith. It's a great idea. I love green, but I wish I could use all this grey moss hanging from our trees. Just because I love the color grey, and it would look good on the front door of the house we live in. It's a grey color with maroon shutters. You know, and maybe incorporate something into the grey moss like silver sparkle of some kind, or even little fake flowers that have little pearly things on them. Lol...Sorry, it's how my mind works. This is a pretty project, and it doesn't look at all hard to do, which is definitely a plus. :)

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on August 19, 2015:

Hi Kristi,

Thank you for asking ...well, I attached it to the mirror the same way I attached it to the glass on my front door by using one of those round suction plastic holders that have a hook. You can buy them anywhere and in different sizes. Just moisten the back of it and it stays suctioned to glass or a mirror. You can use the bow to hide it. I use a lot of tiny ones all around my large oval window in the dining room that faces the front of my home. It is a huge window as the ceiling is 12' in the dining room. I place white lights at Christmas all around the huge oval window and string the lights using the tiny suction holders and they work just find ...no need to staple or nail anything.

As you can see, I am not that great at making a pretty bow ...

They are very reasonably priced.

Have fun!

Kristi on August 19, 2015:

How did you attach this to the mirror please?

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on February 15, 2015:

Hi Patricia,

Yes, they would make great gifts for sure. This is certainly a very simple project and when cutting the initial out on the Styrofoam, one does not need to be perfect, for the moss covers any imperfections.

I hope you give this simple project a try. Have fun!

I am well. My grands came up for the weekend, and we have been enjoying that special love of the grandchildren, as I know you know it well and understand.

Blessings, love and many Angels to you and yours as well

Patricia Scott from North Central Florida on February 13, 2015:

This would be a lovely, unique gift to share with a someone special too.

The steps are so easy to follow that I actually think I might have to give this a try.

Hoping all is good with you, Theresa.

Angels are bringing you blessings and love today ps

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on November 29, 2014:

Thank you so much, Dear Flourish. You are so kind and generous. Blessings always

Elaina Baker from USA on November 29, 2014:

I'm back to share this creative gem.

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on November 29, 2014:

Hi peachpurple, so far it is still green and not yucky. I spray it from time-to-time with water. Thank you for stopping by to read.

peachy from Home Sweet Home on November 29, 2014:

would the moss turn yucky or sticky later? It is a living thing right?

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on October 13, 2014:

Hi Jackie, sounds like you are ready to go then. There are so many great items we can dream up to create with little money. Thank you for sharing. Hugs

Jackie Lynnley from the beautiful south on October 12, 2014:

I saw moss in the wood a few days back and thought of this. Love that free stuff; it always gets the wheels turning lol. I have 3 glue guns and big long sticks of glue; Have to do something! Sharing so everyone else can be reminded too.

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on August 24, 2014:

Hi Rhonda!

So nice to meet you, and I am so sorry I missed your most generous and enthusiastic comments here until now! Thank you so very much. You are so kind.

It is truly an easy project and the results are great.

Rhonda Lytle from Deep in the heart of Dixie on August 23, 2014:

Wow! I'm way impressed. Your final product is simply stunning, a real show stopper. Bravo!

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on August 23, 2014:

Hi Rebecca,

I love it too, the sustainable décor. So wonderful to see you here this day reading. It is unique but I have seen them growing in popularity and being used (larger size) on the front of church doors at weddings, and they are so very elegant when using more of an elegant bow for weddings.

I am glad the instructions are clear. It is truly an easy and fun project one can do in no time at all.

Thank you so much for the pin!

I hope your weekend is wonderful.

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on August 23, 2014:

Hi Cyndi,

I am so glad you stopped by my side of HP Town this morning. You are so kind to pin and vote up. I am thrilled you are going to make this, and it is truly just so easy. I am not so good at making bows pretty as most are, but I know you will do so great. What I really love about this is that it is so versatile.

Enjoy!

Rebecca Mealey from Northeastern Georgia, USA on August 23, 2014:

Very pretty, Unique! I love sustainable décor. You did a great job showing how to do it. Pinned to Crafty Projects board.

Cynthia B Turner from Georgia on August 23, 2014:

Hi Faith, This is a wonderful tutorial. I am pinning it at Pinterest so that I can share it on my DIY board. I'm definitely making this, maybe even later today. It looks so simple and turns out to be so beautiful.

Voted up!

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on July 29, 2014:

Thank you so much for stopping by to read, ologsinquito. Yes, it is easy to make and does make an attractive piece pretty much anywhere you want to place it.

Blessings

ologsinquito from USA on July 29, 2014:

This is certainly different. It makes an attractive accent piece.

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on April 08, 2014:

Hi Dear Crafty, so glad you though this idea super interesting. Yes, moss is easy to work with and just adds a bit of freshness to one's home, especially here at Spring. I appreciate the "Terrific" especially being you are the expert of the craft projects no doubt! Oh, you should see the larger monograms hanging from church doors with a beautiful ribbon, so very elegant and lovely.

Blessings,

Faith Reaper

CraftytotheCore on April 08, 2014:

This is a super interesting craft idea. The moss makes a lovely home décor. I would have never thought to pair moss and foam together in this way. Terrific idea!

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on March 31, 2014:

Hello randomcreative,

I love your hubber name! Thank you so much for stopping by to read. I appreciate your kind comments and glad you thought this to be a unique take on the monogram idea.

Enjoy your evening,

Faith Reaper

Rose Clearfield from Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 31, 2014:

It looks great! What a unique take on the monogram idea. Thanks for sharing!

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on March 28, 2014:

Hello Better Yourself,

I am so glad to see you stopping by to read! Yes, it is a fun project indeed and would make lovely gifts!

I just love seeing the larger moss-covered initials on church doors at weddings of the initials of the first names of the couple being married. They look so very elegant with a lovely ribbon on the doors.

Enjoy your weekend,

Faith Reaper

Better Yourself from North Carolina on March 28, 2014:

Great hub Faith! I love using initials as décor, and this will make for a fun project! And would also make a great gift!

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on March 27, 2014:

Hi Deb,

Thank you for stopping by to read. It does add a bit of green to the entrance of one's home and freshens it up a bit.

Enjoy your day on Boomer Lake,

Faith Reaper

Deb Hirt from Stillwater, OK on March 27, 2014:

That really looks nice, and dresses up a door for sure. Excellent work.

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on March 24, 2014:

Hi RTalloni,

Thank you for stopping by. I am so glad you like this monogram project with moss. Yes, a bit of green for Spring. I appreciate you pinning!

Have a great evening,

Faith Reaper

RTalloni on March 24, 2014:

Cute, cute, cute! Your moss monogram turned out nicely and I do believe you could produce them for income. Such a pretty spring project! Pinning to my Arts and Crafts: Herbs/Botanicals board.

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on March 19, 2014:

Hi Suzette,

I appreciate you reading and I am glad you think this is a beautiful idea. It is so very easy to do and truly does add a bit of green and freshens up wherever you place it or hang it for sure. Yes, I think we are all so ready for Spring to arrive ... the sooner the better for me!

I appreciate your generous comments.

Have a lovely evening,

Faith Reaper

Suzette Walker from Taos, NM on March 19, 2014:

Faith: What a beautiful idea. I love yours that you made. I agree, save money and make your own styrofoam letter. Your wreath is gorgeous on your door or on or above your mantle. I love these creative ideas you have come up with. I agree, a little green at this time of the year or during winter is a God - send and reminds us that there is a spring coming. Thanks for sharing your idea with us. This is great.

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on March 18, 2014:

Thank you so much dear teaches. I appreciate you reading and leaving such kind comments. Yes, they are lovely on church doors at weddings for sure! Blessings, Faith Reaper

Dianna Mendez on March 17, 2014:

I can see how these monograms would add beauty to a home. What a great idea for a wedding entrance! You certainly are a talented and creative person. Blessings!

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on March 16, 2014:

Hello lindacee,

So nice to meet you and I appreciate your generous comments here! Oh, this is a very simple project that anyone can do in no time at all. Yes, it is ridiculous to pay high dollar for such, when one can make it at a low cost in no time at all.

I am so glad this hub has inspired you to create! Thank you so much for the vote up and more.

Enjoy your day creating,

Faith Reaper

Linda Chechar from Arizona on March 15, 2014:

I absolutely love projects like this--high-end designer looks for a fraction of retail price! Definitely reminds me of Pottery Barn or Ballard Designs merchandise. You are one creative lady! I haven't attempted a home décor project in a while, but now you've inspired me...

Thanks for this great Hub! Voted up, useful, beautiful and awesome!

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on March 12, 2014:

Hi Genna, So glad to see you stopping by to read. Thank you so much for the kind comments, but truly this is so very easy for anyone to do and in no time at all. Yes, the gluing of fingers may happen though. The green does brighten up, especially for Spring. I hope you do have a chance to give this simple project a try. Hugs, Faith Reaper

Genna Eastman from Massachusetts, USA on March 12, 2014:

You are so creative and skilled with these artistic crafts, Faith, and I am all thumbs. But I have not lost hope, and will try this one because I love the green colors and textures. Now… if I don’t glue my fingers together, I’ll be okay. Hugs. :-)

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on March 11, 2014:

Hi truthfornow,

Oh, yes, really easy and, yes, it brightens up for Spring! After this crazy winter, a little green is most welcome indeed.

Blessings,

Faith Reaper

Marie Hurt from New Orleans, LA on March 11, 2014:

Seems easy enough. I like the fact that it looks natural. Perfect for the Springtime as you need some green after this cold winter.

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on March 10, 2014:

Hi Dear Martie,

Oh, really, how interesting. Well, I am glad this was something new for you, as I know when I read your interesting hubs, I always learn something profound and wonderful!

I know with your great creative mind, you can come up with something amazing to do with moss no doubt.

Hugs and much love to you and yours,

Faith Reaper

Martie Coetser from South Africa on March 10, 2014:

My goodness, I have not yet seen anything done with moss down here, what about a moss covered monogram.

Now I can think of many things to do with moss. So, I'll have to do some inquiries.

Thanks, Faith, this is an extremely inspiring hub.

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on March 10, 2014:

Hi Bill,

I appreciate you going to all the trouble to get here! Hope your notifications get straightened out soon.

Wow, that is awesome that your wife will be going into the online wreath business! This monogram wreath is the latest thing and one can get a pretty penny for them, but so easy to make and do not cost a lot to do so.

I hope your wife has much success in her new adventures!

Blessings,

Faith Reaper

William Kovacic from Pleasant Gap, PA on March 10, 2014:

Ho Faith,

Better late than never . . . or something like that. Still not getting notifications so I hunted this one down. I thought it was interesting and informative as my wife is planning on starting an online wreath business. Thanks for the information, and the great "how to" pictures.

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on March 09, 2014:

Thanks so much Anna. I appreciate you reading.

Have a lovely rest of the day,

Faith Reaper

Anna Haven from Scotland on March 09, 2014:

These look great, very arty and also bringing the beauty of outside, in. You explained it all really clearly as well.

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on March 08, 2014:

Hi Audrey,

Well, thank you very much! I appreciate you reading.

Have a lovely weekend,

Faith Reaper

Audrey Howitt from California on March 08, 2014:

Well this is very cool! Lovely idea!!

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on March 07, 2014:

Hi AliciaC, Thank you so much for reading and leaving kind comments. I am glad you like the monogram. Yes, I have seen them on church doors at weddings and they are very elegant. I appreciate you sharing. Have a great weekend, Faith Reaper

Linda Crampton from British Columbia, Canada on March 07, 2014:

This is another delightful and very useful craft hub, Faith! I love the result. The monogram is very attractive. Your project certainly would be lovely at a wedding! I'll share this hub.

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on March 07, 2014:

Hi MsDora,

So glad to see you stopping by to read! I am glad the instructions are easy to follow. It is not hard at all and the monograms are really popular now, especially using them at weddings to decorate church doors, or here, as I have done on one's front door to welcome Spring or anywhere really.

Have a lovely weekend,

Faith Reaper

Dora Weithers from The Caribbean on March 07, 2014:

Faith, thank you for your step-by-step guide to such a creative piece of art. Voted Up!

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on March 06, 2014:

Hi Dear Romeos,

Haha ... you are always so kind and charming in your commenting to me. Thank you for continuing to read on these craft hubs. I promise I shall return to my regular writing soon, as I have am about finished with the winter crafting time. LOL

Hehehe ... I thought of that too about the reindeer moss? I am truly wondering why it is called reindeer moss ... that may be a good question to ask? Or not?

Oh, no, my home is just a quaint little place in the country ... just a enough to hang my hat, as my dear mother would say, but thank you. I guess anyone's home may be their very own palace, as it is their home.

No, I certainly would not charge $79 a piece for mine! Insanity there! Who would even pay such?

As always, you have placed a smile on my face and I am always blessed when you grace my hub space with your wonderful presence.

Have a lovely evening over there across the big pond,

Faith Reaper

Romeos Quill from Lincolnshire, England on March 06, 2014:

And the " D " must stand for " Delightful " dear Faith, just like your splendid, step-by-step guide on how to create such an unusual, yet wonderful piece of living art.

I think it's called reindeer moss because reindeer moss is the food substance which constitutes part of the winter diet of one of santa's helpers; I read somewhere that is is kind of like a lichen which said beasty converts into glucose for energy. :)

Your home looks like a palace - beautiful!

Again, you could easily make a second income if you so desired with these inventive craft projects of yours, not to mention a D.I.Y. compilation book for some of your ideas. I'm sure you wouldn't charge $79 a piece for yours - wow! daylight robbery or what.

Thank you Faith and sending warm regards to you and your family from an optimistic, Spring-like England.

Best Wishes,

R.Q.

Faith Reaper (author) from southern USA on March 06, 2014:

Hi Sha,

It comes in packages at your local craft store and it is called reindeer moss. I don't know why it is called that though. I love it because it is so soft to the touch and adds more texture than using the sheets of flat moss that one can just cut out.

Thank you for reading and I am glad you think it is beautiful. The monograms are very popular now, especially at weddings for they are so elegant, but those are usually a lot larger than I have here. This one fits the size of my front door.