Looking for an easy fall DIY for your home? These wood slice branches are so simple and a great way to decorate for the change of seasons.
I can’t believe I figured it out.
Just between us? I’m kind of all about myself right now.
Do you ever have a moment like that?
Oh, good.
Me, too.
It all started several years ago when I decorated the house for fall and I used a set of wood slice branches in a vase. There were so many e-mails and comments about them. And every year I get TONS of questions about them.
In sad news, I actually got them years ago from one of the big box stores and I’ve never been able to find them again. I’ve Googled them and searched high and low at local stores and online. They’ve never made a reappearance.
Until now.
Because I DIY’d them. Yep. I researched and found the branches that we needed and the wood slices that I made and recreated them for all of us so we could decorate for winter together.
If you’ve ever wanted a simple, easy DIY for your fall home, this is the one. I shared it last year and it was one of my most popular posts ever. So I wanted to show you how I decorated with them this year, too.
Wait until you see what I made with these wood slices.
It’s SO CUTE.
// similar door basket // similar fall berry stems //
// similar cream maple leaves //
Winter Decor DIY: Wood Slice Branches
Supplies:
These flexible, bendable wood branches (with wire stems)
These wood slices (with the holes already drilled in them)
Joy (because this is such an easy craft)
The project really begins and ends with these wood branches.
These were the key.
I tried wrapping regular branches with floral tape it was too glumpy.
FAIL.
I tried wrapping wire around regular branches and they weren’t flexible enough.
FAIL.
The secret? These branches. They look like branches from the yard except they are actually made of wire. They have tons of little mini branches coming off of them that are all wire, too. The surface of the branch is super realistic and made it the perfect solution for this craft.
They come in tons of colors, but I like the darker branches best because they look like I just picked them up from the yard. The branches would be great for tons of different crafts for spring, too. There are 10 branches in a set and I used seven of them for this project.
Next, I used these wood slices.
If you have wood slices at home, you want to make sure they are between 1.5 to 2 inches. If they are any larger than that the wood slices are almost too heavy for the branches.
I also ordered this set that are pre-drilled with this tiny hole at the top. It saved so much time on this end from having to drill holes in each one. The wood slices came in a set of 50 and I wish I would have ordered two sets. I’m going to order another set to make the branches even more “wood slicey.”
You can see the wood slices here.
Step one: separate the branches
Now the rest was so easy. You have all the supplies, now you just need about 10 minutes for the entire craft.
Start by separating these wire branches. I took each of the branches and separated the ends.
When I was finished they looked like this.
Step two: add wood slices on the end of the branch
The tiny holes in the wood slices fit perfectly on the wire branches.
Simply thread a wood slice onto each of the separated wire branches.
Pull about four inches onto the branch.
Step three: twist the wire
Then, just twist the ends of the wire branches together.
Twist the wire together as shown until the wood slice is secured onto the branch.
You can use small needle nose pliers for this, but I just used my fingers.
Step 4: Repeat for other branches
You are almost there.
All that’s left is to repeat steps 1, 2 and 3 with all the rest of the limbs on the branch.
Then, when you finish with one branch, go ahead and add more wood slices to another branch.
// similar door basket // similar fall berry stems //
The best thing about these stems is that you can bend them any way you want to when creating your arrangement. They work perfectly in this basket on the back door.
I added in small orange stems and the wood slices.
When Christmas rolls around, I’m going to take out the fall stems and add evergreens.
// similar cream maple leaves //
// similar cream maple leaves //
// similar cream maple leaves //
I also added them to the corner of the family room in a white vase that Westleigh made for me years ago in art class.
I layered them in with these neutral fall stems I got years ago (here are some that are super similar). The wood slices have the perfect amount of texture and a little bit of out-of-the-ordinary fall decor.
I loved them even more when I pulled them out this year.
And the best part?
It’s such an easy DIY that works from now until the last snowflake falls.
I’m so happy I figured it out.
And it proves that where there’s a will there’s a way.
Especially for a determined DIY’er. 🙂
PS I’m going to be sharing tons more fall decorating ideas this week. Stay tuned. 🙂
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You are such an inspiration.! love that you will continue to use the wood slices after fall. So happy you found where to order and shared the details again with all your peeps.
GREAT IDEA!
This is the best DIY ever! I ordered all the things & made a couple of arrangements and then I ordered them again and made more. I'm not crafty because I need immediate gratification....this is it! Thank you for sharing again.
I love that these will work for both fall and winter decor!!! xoxo
This is my favorite project! It's so simple and so pretty.
Cutest ever!!! I love using wood. Adding the orange scent made me smile. At Christmas I used chalk paint on wood slices and kids could make their own ornament. So fun!!! Keep on giving us your great ideas!!!
Karianne, if you add more wood slices, won't they be too heavy? Or do you intend to add more branches as well?
The wood slices aren't really heavy at all! And with the wire you can twist them any way you want!
That design with those wood pieces is too darn cute— you amaze me with your creativity!!! Does your mind ever really rest???
This is such a clever, beautiful idea!
Great DIY! Can you share where the beige leaves are from. Thanks.
So happy! Here are a little bit of a splurge on the maple leaves here: These are the prettiest dried maple leaves! You can see them here: https://bit.ly/3rccgUP And an affordable version I found from Walmart: https://bit.ly/3Lk6l77
I'm with Ree where did you get the beige leaves? Thank you, this looks easy so I will try it but need to know where to get those beige leaves.
Me, too! Me, too! Where did you find the maple leaves? I made these when you shared the DIY earlier and I love them so much, I find a way to display them 3 seasons out of the year! My daughter loved them and I made some and sent them to her, too! They were so easy and they look so classy! Thank you!
So happy! Here are a little bit of a splurge on the maple leaves here: These are the prettiest dried maple leaves! You can see them here: https://bit.ly/3rccgUP And an affordable version I found from Walmart: https://bit.ly/3Lk6l77
Would you happen to have a link for the dried oak leaves, please? That particular bouquet is stunning in its simplicity. Thank you in advance.
These are the prettiest dried maple leaves! You can see them here: https://bit.ly/3rccgUP
FABULOUS inspiration, KA! Thank you!!!
These are SO adorable!!! What a creative way to bring a bit of the forest in!!! Love this idea!!
Love this idea! You do have a mind ment for decore... Cant wait to see what else you have for us...
Word of warning, be careful what type of tree you use and that those with nut allergies don't touch a ring until sealed. My daughter, allergic to nuts, was handed a Hickory tree ring and proceeded to have an allergic reaction from the oils.
I love this so much and I actually have cedar slices my husband cut for me when we had to remove the tree. So happy I asked him to cut varying sizes for me because now I can do this craft too!
I went to the link about the beige flowers and it was not there. Are you sure that is the correct address?
KariAnne, These look so cute. I love this idea and will share it on Sunday.