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Scrap Wood Wreath

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a round wreath of short mixed-tone scrap wood blocks on a plywood ring with a ribbon bow, hanging on a front door concept — not a real build.

A door or wall wreath made from short scrap blocks glued onto a plywood ring, so every block sits on solid backing. Swap the ribbon from rust and gold for Thanksgiving to red or plaid for Christmas.

Rough size
About 16 in across and 1 1/2 in deep, with a 9 in open center
Wood
Short offcuts of pine, poplar, cedar, oak or walnut for the blocks, 1/2 in plywood for the ring backer

Tools you might use

  • Miter saw or handsaw for the blocks
  • Jigsaw, bandsaw or scroll saw for the ring
  • Drill for a blade-entry hole and the hanger
  • String and pencil, or a trammel, to draw the circles
  • Wood glue and clamps or weights
  • Sanding block, 120–220 grit
  • Wipe-on oil, clear finish or paint
  • Ribbon and an over-door wreath hook or sawtooth hanger

Our tool picks for this idea: Clamps · Wood glue · Jigsaws · Miter saws

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