So you know that moment when your guest walks in and the first thing they see is your dogs muddy paw print on the front door… Yeah. Not exactly Pinterest perfection.
The same way I felt last fall when my sister visited and the first thing she said to me was, “girl, your entryway…”.
Your dog is a part of your home’s story, why hide that?
Flip the script with a dog paw wreath DIY. Instead of apologizing for the paw prints, we’re putting a gorgeous, handcrafted wreath right on our front door that says “yes, we have a dog and we’re proud of it!”
10 Design Ideas To Add To Your Entryway Whether you like cozy farmhouse or clean and modern, you’ll find something here to make your entryway feel like you.
#1: Chunky Yarn Paw Print Wreath (The One Your Golden Will Approve Of)
I want them to walk into my house and their eyes go straight to my front door. Yep, that’s the moment. I want them to see something that says “a dog lives here and we’re proud of it” not muddy paw prints on the welcome mat.
I can’t seem to stop cooing over my new chunky chenille yarn paw wreath (shaped like a dog paw with four little looped “toes” surrounding one big palm loop that hangs right on your front door!). How cute is it?
To make your own chenille snowman, you will need the following supplies: chunky chenille yarn in a warm greige/taupe color (the color of a latte) 5 wire wreath frames (4 6-inch frames for the toes and one 10-inch frame for the palm) Floral wire or zip ties to connect the frames Burlap ribbon and a thin metallic ribbon for the bow A small decorative sign (light blue with white paw print graphics) Wire cutters and scissors
Instructions
I started by wrapping each wire frame. With my chunky chenille yarn, I anchored the end to the frame with a knot, then tightly wrapped the yarn around the frame in even, overlapping spirals to give the wreath its full, fluffy look. I wrapped until there was zero wire showing through.
Wrap all 5 frames into the paw shape. Place the 10 inch palm frame at the bottom center of the paw. Place the four 6 inch toe frames on the top, with two on top sitting just a little off to the side, and one on each side a little below the top two frames. The staggered frames are what make it look like a paw.
Secure each toe to the palm frame using the floral wire. Wrap the ends of the wire tightly and tuck the ends into the yarn so you can’t see them. This step is VERY important. If you don’t secure the toe tightly to the palm frame, over time, the frame will shift and ruin the shape.
Time to make the bow! I used a bit of a cheat here and layered the burlap ribbon with a thin metallic ribbon. Tie the two ribbons together in a bow and knot it. Attach the bow right where the toes meet the palm. It covers up the connection point a bit and adds a nice finishing touch.
Attach the sign below the bow with a loop of wire or ribbon. Put it on the front door. The light blue background with white paw prints on the sign reads “the road to my heart is paved in paw prints”. The kind of thing your golden retriever’s fan club wants to see on your door.
Hang the whole thing using a ribbon loop that you drape over the top of your door.
I love that chenille yarn wraps so snugly around each frame so the paw shape will keep its shape each year too (I mean the benefit is I don’t have to remake this each fall, but the benefit to you is you get a front door that will make people stop in their tracks).
If you love this project, check out even more over at 13 Genius DIY Dog Stuff Every Pet Parent Needs to Try Today!
I have used the 10 inch palm frame because it’s larger and sometimes looks a little thin. I wrap it twice because it’s larger. I store my chenille yarn flat because it holds it’s shape better that way.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Active Project Time: 2–3 hours | Difficulty Level: Beginner-Friendly
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @kraftsxkatie
#2: Beware of Dog Kisses Wreath — The Cutest Front Door DIY for Golden Retriever Moms
I swear I am not making this up. One day I had a knock on the door and my golden loses her ENTIRE mind and starts spinning her tail and paws are everywhere and is trying to kiss the girl who is still standing outside the screen door.
Yeah. Your front door deserves to warn people.
I believe this wreath does that, and it’s definitely one of my favorite builds from the 12 Heartfelt Designs for DIY Dog Accessories book.
Prep Time: 20 min | Active Project Time: 45–60 min | Difficulty Level: Beginner-Friendly
Materials & Tools:
– 18-inch wire wreath frame
– Burlap deco mesh in natural tan (about 10 yards)
– 2.5-inch wired ribbon — three patterns: black-and-cream stripe, brown buffalo check, and dog bone print
– “Beware of Dog Kisses” wooden sign (distressed white finish, roughly 10″ x 5″)
– Pipe cleaners or zip ties
– Hot glue gun + extra glue sticks
– Wire cutters
Instructions
The first thing you want to do is secure your pipe cleaners to the wire frame. Space them every 4 inches around the entire circle. This will help you to have anchor points that hold without warping the mesh.
Put your burlap deco mesh into 6 inch loops and attach each to a pipe cleaner. Do not worry too much about having all the loops the same length. It’s a little off-kilter which makes it look more homemade.
Lay the striped ribbon along the inside of the mesh, threading it between each loop all around. Next, tuck in the buffalo check ribbon randomly – I tucked mine in about every third loop. The dog bone print ribbon is more of an accent, so I only put a few pieces along the bottom and sides.
Before you glue the sign, hold it up to the center and step back to look at it. Sometimes you may want to center it slightly higher than the middle. This will make it read better in a photo and at eye level.
Glue your wooden sign to the mesh with hot glue once you are happy with where it is placed. Press firmly and hold for 30 seconds.
You might not realize it, but people fluff their mesh wreaths. Each loop of mesh is pulled out and the fuller the wreath, the more expensive it looks. A volume of mesh is used and can hold its shape in humidity and light rain.
Swap out the wooden sign seasonally and the whole wreath has a new personality with no rebuilding.
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @kellyeskreationsllc
#3: Dog Bone Grapevine Wreath with Paw Print Bow — A DIY That Actually Looks Like You Bought It
When someone steps into your house and their eyes go straight to your front door, you know you’ve nailed it. My neighbor literally stopped mid-sentence last fall when she saw mine – that’s the energy this wreath gives off.
This is exactly the kind of item that would look amazing on Pinterest and that feels like you have done something special with it, not like you have just grabbed it off a store shelf.
Materials & Tools:
– 3 grapevine rings (one 12-inch main ring + two 6-inch side rings)
– 1 black painted wood dog bone sign (approx. 10 x 5 inches) with “Live Love Rescue” lettering in white
– 1.5-inch red paw print wired ribbon (about 3 yards)
– 1.5-inch black and white dog silhouette wired ribbon (about 3 yards)
– Natural burlap ribbon, 2.5-inch width
– Faux eucalyptus or sage leaf stems (2-3 bundles)
– Small twig/rattan ball for bow center
– Brown floral wire
– Hot glue gun + glue sticks
– Wire cutters
– Scissors
Instructions
Start with wiring your three grapevine rings together. Place the large 12 inch ring flat and the two 6 inch rings on either side of the larger one slightly overlapping on the bottom half. Wrap brown floral wire around each connection at least 3 times to secure it. You’ll want the joined rings to feel rigid when you add your next step.
Cut your burlap ribbon into strips that are 18 inches long. Alternate loops of the red paw print ribbon and the black and white dog silhouette ribbon. Each loop should be about 4 inches long. I used floral wire to cinch the center of each bow hard. I then hot glued the rattan ball on top of the wire knot. Since I made the bow out of layers of ribbon, it stays in it’s shape even during the weather and humidity and it also gets greeted by the front door golden. 😉
Hot glue the bow on the top center of the main ring. Hold it down for about 30 full seconds.
Slide the faux eucalyptus stems into the grapevine weave on the bottom left and right sides of the ring. No glue is needed at this time. Once you are happy with the fullness of the ring, add a small dab of hot glue to the base of each stem to keep them in place.
Last, wire or glue your wood bone sign along the bottom edge of the main ring. Make sure it’s level. Take a step back and adjust the bow loops and leaves, before the rest of the ring cools.
Grab a heavy-duty wreath hook — these come with triple rings for weight.
Don’t get me wrong, I love a cute sign as much as the next person. BUT, you will feel like your home is so intentional when you put up a “Live Love Rescue” bone sign! Everyone that walks into your home will know what your passion is just by reading it!
For those of you Golden Retriever Moms who also love this 14 Stylish DIY Dog Crate Furniture Ideas You’ll Love, this wreath pairs perfectly with our dog-themed accessories on our blog today.
I love changing out the text on this bone sign wreath. Every time the seasons change, I rehot glue the new words on. I don’t have to start from scratch every few months and it always looks fresh.
Prep Time: 15 min | Active Project Time: 45-60 min | Difficulty Level: Beginner-Intermediate
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @ljswreaths
#4: How to Make a Lush Eucalyptus & Pine Dog Paw Wreath (No-Fuss, No Glitter, All Charm)
I know that moment when your golden comes barreling through the front door muddy paws and all, and you catch yourself thinking, why does my entry way look so sad? I used to have the same thing. My front door used to just be a door. I made this wreath and now my whole porch looks so much better.
And this has got to be the prettiest wreath I’ve ever made. It’s kind of lush and heavy and textural, and it makes me happy after seeing too many sad plastic wreaths at the dollar store. It’s also a wreath of real and faux elements so it lasts all season and doesn’t droop on me.
Materials & Tools:
– 18-inch wire wreath frame
– Fresh or faux eucalyptus stems (silver dollar variety, about 12-15 stems)
– Lambs ear stems — the soft, velvety white-green ones you see throughout the image
– Fraser fir or noble fir clippings (8-10 stems)
– 3-4 natural pine cones (medium size)
– White snowberry or white berry picks (6-8 stems)
– Dark/black berry clusters (adds contrast)
– Dried orange slice (one or two)
– Cinnamon sticks (bundle of 3)
– Thistle or sea holly stems (2-3 stems)
– Floral wire
– Hot glue gun + extra glue sticks
– Wire cutters
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Active Project Time: 90 minutes | Difficulty Level: Beginner-Friendly
### Instructions
Start sectioning your wireframe into four mental quadrants — the design can’t be perfect, so just keep it balanced.
Wire your eucalyptus stems together, overlapping each one by two inches or so so that the base doesn’t look like there’s wire showing through. Wire in one direction only (clockwise), which is what gives the wreath its layered look.
Tuck a few clippings from a Fraser fir (or whatever you like) between the branches of the eucalyptus, angling a few stems outward slightly; I like the fir to poke out in different directions in the image, giving the image more dimension (as opposed to a flat, grocery store wreath kind of vibe).
Then, using hot glue, adhere the lambs ear stems to your wreath, surrounding it like little clouds. These are my favorite part of the wreath – they catch the light and break up the green.
Press the pine cones in at natural intervals. Wrap floral wire around the base of each pine cone and twist it into the frame before adding a dab of hot glue. They will not fall out even with a heavy rain or your golden’ hearty sniff-greeting.
I choose 3 white berries to put in a cluster, but not scattered, rather in a cluster, like in the picture, same for the dark berries, put them opposite.
Top it off with a dried orange slice and cinnamon bundle (glued to the top of the cake near the center as shown in the photo). Not only do they look warm, but they smell awesome on a sunny day!
Hang the wreath using the existing door hardware or a wreath hook rated for 5+ pounds.
The faux-and-fresh combo means you get the longevity of the faux base and the sensory richness of the real (fir and citrus) elements. One wreath will carry you from Thanksgiving through New Year’s!
If the stems of the lambs ear are pressed too flat by the wreath pressing too tightly against the door, leave at least half an inch between the back of the wreath and the door so the soft leaves will remain fluffy and 3-D all season.
And if you’ve got a love for DIY projects that make your home feel pulled-together, these 7 Creative Dog Crate Topper DIY Ideas do the same for the inside of your space, too.
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @the_hollies
#5: Pinecone Paw Print Wreath — The “Dog Mom” Door Decor You Didn’t Know You Needed
Your Golden Retriever bolts into the house, muddy paws everywhere, tail wagging like crazy and your front door just sits there doing nothing.
This wreath fixes that.
Materials & Tools:
– Wire wreath frame (12–14 inch)
– Silver and black tinsel garland (about 3–4 yards)
– 8–10 white-dipped pinecones (paint tips white, leave base brown)
– Metallic spray paint (silver and black)
– Burlap mesh ribbon (gold/cream, 2.5 inches wide)
– Laser-cut wooden “Dog Mom” sign
– Hot glue gun + extra glue sticks
– Floral wire
Instructions
Step 7: Punch holes in wire frame to turn it into a paw print silhouette – large oval at the bottom, and four small circles at the top. Most people skip this step, but this is the part that makes the design look intentional.
Wrap each section with a strip of silver-black tinsel garland, tightly so no wire can be seen, for a frosty, winter-night look.
Hot glue 2-3 pinecones per section. Press the flat base of the pinecones onto the garland. Cluster the pinecones together. The white-dipped tips will sparkle and twinkle in the light (versus plain pinecones).
Next, tie the burlap mesh ribbon into a bow at the bottom and attach the wooden “Dog Mom” sign in the center of the bow by securing it to the back with floral wire.
The wire base is made with rigid wire which keeps the paw in shape through wind and rain, so it will last all season and not just one Instagram photo.
Prep Time: 20 min | Active Project Time: 45–60 min | Difficulty Level: Beginner-Friendly
Your front door says a lot about you, so why not make it say dog mom? I did and it took less than an hour to make.
The wreath can be finished with a light misting of a clear sealant spray to protect the white paint on the pinecones from the humidity.
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @sassy_southern_nc_girl
#6: Eucalyptus & Dog Paw Wreath That Actually Looks Like Pinterest Came to Your Front Door
My dog is really, really great. She’s a Labrador Retriever and she’ll leap out the front door and leave muddy paw prints everywhere. Why does nothing in this house feel intentional any more?
This wreath changed that feeling for me.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Active Project Time: 1.5 hours | Difficulty Level: Beginner-Friendly
Materials & Tools:
– 16-inch wire wreath frame
– Fresh or dried eucalyptus stems (grab 20-25 stems — the silver dollar variety gives you those soft, round leaves you see here)
– Burgundy velvet ribbon (1.5 inches wide, about 2 yards)
– Taupe linen fabric cut into a 12×24 inch bow piece
– Floral wire and wire cutters
– Hot glue gun with extra glue sticks
– Moss green floral tape
– Scissors
### Instructions
Start by putting your eucalyptus into small bundles. I’m talking 5-7 stems each (no more). Don’t be tempted to do more so that you end up with a fuller wreath because that’s exactly what it will look like – flat.
Wrap a bundle of the petals with floral tape at the base and then attach it to your wire form with floral wire, overlapping the previous layer so that it slightly covers the last layer. Work in one direction only to create the full waterfall look you see here.
I have to be honest. It was kind of a pain to make. I had to angle every third bundle downward a bit because I didn’t want it to look too craft store-y.
Once your frame is full, hot glue down your burgundy velvet ribbon, draping down from the top of the frame in two strips. I like the contrast of the deep red ribbon against the muted eucalyptus greens.
Make the bow out of a loose bunch of a very floppy, relaxed bunch of your taupe linen fabric. Make sure it’s not too neat a bow — structured bows age this look so fast. Linen stays soft and relaxed, and the wreath will look effortless for months without touching it.
Hang this using a black wreath hanger on a painted door. See how that works? It gives the whole thing a unified look just as it does in the photo.
Eucalyptus is a very calming oil, so if your dog tends to park herself right by the front door, you’re dog knows what she’s doing! The scent is subtle, but real.
If you are a last minute kinda gal like me, tuck a few of the shorter stems back into the gaps after hanging your wreath up. I know that the wreath will look different when it is hanging then when it is lying on your table, but it only takes a couple of minutes, and it looks so much more intentional.
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @renovating.no10
#7: Red Rose & Berry Christmas Wreath with a Paw-Print Twist
If you’re anything like me, you know the feeling…your little goldener is finally napping and the house is actually clean! You want your front door to match your Pinterest board and your holiday spirit!
I made one of these last December, and my neighbor literally stopped her car to ask about it.
Materials & Tools:
– 18-inch wire wreath frame
– Cedar and pine sprigs (fresh or faux, both work)
– Red silk roses (12-15 stems)
– Red berry picks (large and small cluster varieties)
– Dark burgundy berry branches for depth
– Floral wire and wire cutters
– Hot glue gun + extra glue sticks
– Green floral tape
Instructions
As you begin wrapping your cedar sprigs around the wire frame, begin with a length of floral tape. Wrap the wire frame with the sprigs and cedar leaves so that no bare wire shows. Wrap in one direction to keep things full looking.
Next push the pine branches between the cedar layers slightly upward at an angle. It gives a wild and lush look.
Add your alternate large and small berry clusters around the entire ring, then pop in one single rose. I placed the berries first, so they aren’t in one spot and the roses don’t look too crowded.
Hot-glue your red silk roses at various heights. Some low, some tall. The idea is to add dimension to your project. That and to make your wreath look like a florist made it. Everyone will think you spent $200 at the local boutique.
Lastly, I have to work in Tuck burgundy berry branches. These will add some shadow inbetween the brighter red elements.
A few rosebuds should be left pointing downwards at the bottom of the wreath so that it doesn’t look so finished.
Prep Time: 15 min | Active Project Time: 45-60 min | Difficulty Level: Beginner-Friendly
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @artificial_hannah
#8: Berry & Bloom Dog Paw Wreath DIY (The Pinterest-Worthy Front Door Moment You Deserve)
You know that feeling when you’re just trying to open your front door for Cooper, only for him to run past you, muddy paws and all, while you just stand there looking at your sad, bare door thinking to yourself — really? Is this the vibe we’re giving?
Yeah. Same.
I think this wreath really fixes that problem. Deep burgundy roses, blueberry clusters, purple hydrangeas and dusty blue thistles. It’s moody and lush, and looks like something from a high-end boutique that I could buy. Except I didn’t.
Materials & Tools:
– 18-inch wire wreath frame
– Faux roses in deep magenta and soft pink
– Faux blueberry/grape clusters (blue-purple tones)
– Faux hydrangea blooms in burgundy and mauve
– Dusty blue thistle picks
– Dark burgundy eucalyptus stems and dark coin leaf sprigs
– Faux red berry sprigs and blackberry clusters
– Moss green sage leaf bundles
– Small purple carnation clusters
– Floral wire, hot glue gun, wire cutters
– Ribbon or twine for hanging
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Active Project Time: 2–2.5 hours | Difficulty Level: Intermediate
### Instructions
Begin by wrapping a wire frame with dark eucalyptus stems. I used floral wire and wrapped the stems around the wire frame, spacing them so that it would feel full but not stiff. This gives the ring a solid dark green base.
Next, hot glue your largest blooms on. I used my deep magenta roses and I hot glued them in groups of 2 or 3 (not evenly spaced). I think an uneven arrangement looks so much better! I also pushed them slightly into the base so they sat a bit low and were deep into the greenery.
And then comes the fun part.
I tucked my soft pink roses between the dark ones for some color contrast. I added the burgundy hydrangea clusters next to this. I broke a few of them apart so they didn’t overwhelm. I always think odd numbers look more natural.
Lastly add some blubbery, juicy berries! (These are the secret) Your wreath will feel like a moody harvest moment, instead of just a silly ring of flowers. Hot glue a few groups of three around the wreath so some of them hang down over the inside edge of the wreath.
Fill in any remaining gaps with thistle picks, red berry sprigs, blackberry clusters and coin leaf sprigs. I added a few dark leaves (forced them in at different angles to make the wreath feel more 3D).
Lastly, hang it with twine looped through the top of the frame.
Not only does it mean zero wilting, zero replacing every season, and zero worrying about Cooper sniffing it off the door, it also means the weather-resistant blooms stay full and rich for years (so hang it once and you’re really done).
Snip stems at different lengths before gluing. Shorter stems will be further down in the glass so that you get a lush look, while longer stems will show at the top for a more wild and organic look (as shown in the picture).
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @artificial_hannah
#9: The Candy Land Nutcracker Wreath That’ll Make Your Front Door the Talk of the Street
Your golden retriever is by the front door every single morning. Her tail is wagging. Her nose is pressed up against the glass. That door deserves something as extra as she is.
And honestly? This wreath is it.
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Active Project Time: 2–3 hours | Difficulty Level: Intermediate
What You’ll Need:
– 22–24 inch artificial pine wreath base (full and dense)
– Hot glue gun + extra glue sticks
– Faux hot pink hydrangea clusters (at least 8–10 stems)
– 3-inch disco ball ornaments in magenta, green, teal, and purple
– Glitter ornaments in lime green and fuchsia
– Swirled lollipop picks (pastel rainbow colorway)
– 1 centerpiece nutcracker figurine in green and blue (approximately 10 inches tall)
– Silver-painted pinecones
– Holly branch picks with dark teal glitter
– A magenta disco cowboy boot ornament
– Tiny toy car ornament in hot pink
– 1.5-inch wide dark green satin ribbon
– Wire cutters and floral wire
Instructions
If you have a wreath you are pleased with, but are not sure what to do with it, you can always try sectioning it in your mind into four sections (top, bottom, left, right) and then starting from one end to begin your slicing, with the promise of a glorious mess.
Work the pine base first. Add your holly picks to the top and sides of your tree. I pressed them into the branches so they would stay. Then, I added the dark teal glitter. It shimmers like a disco ball. And that’s the point.
Step 3: Add the hydrangea clusters. Try to tuck them in all four quadrants of the cake. Avoid placing them all in one spot. I put 3 on the left, 2 on the right and a couple at the bottom. Hydrangea clusters provide a nice contrast of color to add some depth and interest.
Now it’s time to decorate. Most people cringe at this point, but don’t worry! The trick is to work in odd groups of three. Stick your largest ornaments first (I used two 3-inch disco balls and a handful of glitter spheres). Hot glue one on, then firmly press it into the wreath for 30 seconds. Sticking ornaments in groups of three gives the wreath that lush, layered look and, as a bonus, the technique creates an “expensive” look without the need for a florist.
I added the lollipop picks next. I pushed these in at slight angles so they pop up above the wreath a bit as if they were growing out of a candy garden.
Attach the nutcracker to the bottom-center of the wreath with floral wire. I used two pieces of wire to wrap around his feet and his waist to ensure he was secure and wouldn’t tip over on the porch the second the door was opened.
The best part: finish with a small dark green ribbon bow right at the base of the nutcracker. The bow grounds the entire look and gives your eye something to focus on.
I hot glued the disco cowboy boot to the lower left and the little pink car in the upper section. Those are the things that make people stop, laugh, and take a picture.
Go hang it on the wall for a day, let her sniff it once, then decide she’s not allowed anywhere near the front door anymore.
Hot glue will get wobbly in the cold so add a second dab of glue under the ornament if you think it’s slightly wobbly before hanging. I used this 5 pound wreath hook.
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @artificial_hannah
#10: Peacock-Themed Dog Paw Wreath DIY (And Yes, It’s as Gorgeous as It Sounds)
Does your golden retriever have a habit of running through the front door straight into your newly styled entrance way and leaving muddy paw prints everywhere? Mine did it last December, straight into my wreath display. I just stood there looking at the mess and thought, “okay, we need to celebrate the dog energy not fight it.
This peacock wreath? It’s that something.
Prep Time: 20 min | Active Project Time: 2–3 hours | Difficulty: Intermediate
Materials & Tools:
– 18–20 inch foam or grapevine wreath base
– Faux evergreen pine picks (mixed lengths, full and wispy)
– Teal peacock-print wired ribbon (2.5 inch wide, 9 feet total)
– Navy blue glitter picks and teal glitter leaf sprays
– Faux silk roses in hot pink, lavender, and periwinkle blue
– Gold berry picks and navy berry clusters
– Cobalt blue ornament balls (60mm and 80mm)
– Deep navy mirror-finish ornament balls
– Faux holly picks with dark green leaves
– Purple and lavender faux ranunculus
– Silver leaf sprays
– Hot glue gun + extra glue sticks
– Floral wire and wire cutters
– Stem cutters or scissors
### Instructions
Lay the wreath base flat on a protected surface. I used an old beach towel, which my dog promptly tried to steal. Start by pushing the pine evergreen picks into the wreath base, pushing the picks into the base in one direction, around the entire wreath, allowing for some of the sprigs to point outward and others to lay flat against the base. I added a variety of sprigs and some of them lay flat on the base and some point up.
tuck in your teal glitter leaf sprays and navy glitter picks at uneven intervals. don’t space them evenly. do an organic kind of thing. it adds a little iridescence without using actual peacock feathers.
Add your faux holly picks and silver leaf sprays. Push the stems into the base of the plant so that they won’t move about.
Now lets get to the flowers. First up are the hot glued in pink silk roses. I used the pink as my anchor color and placed a couple of two or three in different parts of my wreath. I used the lavender ranunculus and periwinkle roses to fill in the areas around the pink blooms. I love mixing blooms sizes, it makes the wreath look more expensive without actually having to be expensive.
Wire the cobalt blue ornament balls directly to the base using a small loop of floral wire twisted tight at the back (hot glue alone won’t hold the ornaments in place, so it’s necessary to do this). Alternate the mirror-finish navy balls with the matte cobalt ones.
Push in gold berry picks, especially around the ornament clusters. Then fill in any thin spots with navy berry clusters. Stand the wreath up every once in a while to make sure it’s balanced.
Make the bow with your new favorite ribbon, your new favorite wired peacock ribbon. Make a 6-loop bow with two long tails. Wire the center of the bow very tightly. Then fluff up all of the loops so they’re loose and messy. Attach the bow to the wreath right underneath the girl’s eye, in the lower left position (around the 7 o’clock position on the wreath). It’s exactly where the eye naturally lands. Curl the ribbon tails slightly down.
Hanging your finished wreath in the entryway means your golden retriever gets to see something beautiful every time they walk into the house. They deserve it.
Quick note: wired ribbon will hold its shape much better than non-wired in a humid or outdoor environment, so don’t forget to specify wired ribbon if you are hanging this near a door that your dog uses.
And if you happen to get a paw print on the ribbon, you can just dab at it with a damp cloth (yes, I’ve done this one before).
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @artificial_hannah
The One Trick That Makes Your Dog Paw Wreath Look Store-Bought (Not Sad)
One thing that nobody told me about is that the paw print placement is very important. Most people just stamp all over the base of the wreath and then wonder why it looks like a mess.
Real talk: do a dry run. press your golden’s paw into the paint and test the print on paper to see how much pressure gives you a clean print. if you press too hard, it will bleed into a blob. if you press too little, you’ll get a ghost print.
This is the key: I would work in a circular fashion around the wreath, not randomly. I did mine going around clockwise with the prints slightly overlapping and it looked like I did it on purpose.
Also – please seal the paw prints with a layer of matte Mod Podge before you attach your ribbon and greenery. I accidentally forgot once and the ribbon rubbed off onto the prints. Ruined the whole wreath!
Let the base layer dry for 24 hours too. It is very tempting to rush it, but it will save you a total redo.
Your Couch Deserves Better — And So Do You
So here’s the deal: I want you to pick one waterproof cover this week. Just one. Your golden is going to zoom in from the yard, soaking wet, and you’ll either wince or shrug. And I want you to shrug.
The moment I was able to stop fretting about muddy paw prints on my furniture was also a very big deal for me.
If you want to go full dog-mom mode, here are a few tips on DIY dog bathing station ideas to cut down on the mud before it even reaches your couch.
Which cover do you like best for your living room at the moment?
Amr Mohsen is a software engineer who traded his keyboard for a leash — at least on weekends. His love for dogs inspired him to share what he learns as a dog owner and enthusiast, bringing a detail-oriented, research-driven perspective to every article he writes. If it’s about dogs, he’s probably already looked it up twice.
