Cheap DIY Monogram Wreaths

I made these wreaths for about $9 each. I wanted to spruce up the patio doors, and a neighbor gave me this idea.

Materials:

Wreaths (2) - $1 each at Dollar Tree
Ribbon (2) - $1 each roll at Michaels
Flowers (4) - $1 for each bush at Dollar Tree
Wooden Letters (2) - $2.99 each at Michaels
Wirecutters
Hammer
Push Pins
Hot Glue Gun

Here are the essential components of the project.

First: Wrap ribbon around wreath. I tied both ends, and secured every other spiral with hot glue.

I left space for the flowers, which also saved some ribbon length for later use. I don't see a need for wrapping it if it is going to be covered by flowers!

Second: Cut flowers from stem using wire cutters.

I cut them long, then trimmed them after they were free from the bush. I also removed the leaves, but that is just a personal taste.

Third: Insert flowers into wreath, making sure to hot glue the bases so they will stay. [I didn't get a picture of this, sorry!]

Fourth: Cut four equally long pieces of ribbon to tie on your letter. [I liked to set the letter where I wanted it in the center of the wreath, and measured out the length of ribbon needed.] Then, secure those pieces on the back of your letter using a hammer and push pins as shown below:

I'm sure there are better ways of doing this, but I used what I had laying around the house and knew that would hold the weight of the letter. 

Fifth: [This was probably the hardest part for me.] Attach the wooden letter to the wreath using the attached ribbon lengths. 

I found it easiest to attach the letter when the wreath was vertical, because that allowed the W to be pulled by gravity, which allowed me the chance to properly attach the ribbon in the desired location. I just double knotted the ribbon onto the back and used a dab of hot glue to make sure it stayed.

Six: Enjoy your new wreath(es)!