Easy DIY Summer Beach Hat Wreath you can make at home for in about an hour.
![Decorated summer beach hat hung on a door with text overlay "Fun in the Sun Summer Sun Hat Wreath"](https://munofore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Summer-Sun-Hat-Wreath-pin-683x1024.jpg)
My Summer Fun Beach Towel Wreath was looking a bit faded, so I decided it was time for a new summer wreath. While I was rummaging around my craft supply closet I stepped on my old beach hat and inspiration struck.
![top down view of blue sun hat](https://munofore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hat-wreath-before-800x800.jpg)
So I gathered a few more things and ordered a few (anyone need 33 silk hibiscus?) and then got crafting.
Summer Sun Hat Wreath Supplies
- wide brimmed beach hat
- low tack vinyl stencil masking film (or card stock)
- acrylic paint
- paint brush
- 14" flat wire wreath form
- needle and thread
- 3" foam piece (or batting)
- hot glue gun and glue sticks
- silk flowers
Instructions
Since I got my Silhouette Portrait in December I have been putting it to pretty good use. And stencils are so much easier and cleaner with the vinyl stencil masking film. You only need a little bit, especially if you make sure the design and film are both facing the same way.
I used two free fonts called Beach Resort and Unconditionally then cut them out on the masking film. The sun I created with an arc and some triangles.
![beach hat with stencils stuck on it](https://munofore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hat-wreath-vinyl-683x1024.jpg)
Alternatively you can use card stock and either tape it down or use repositionable adhesive spray (sometimes called temporary adhesive or basting adhesive).
Then I dabbed on the paint to prevent bleed through under the stencil.
![painting stenciled letters](https://munofore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hat-wreath-paint-800x600.jpg)
Of course, you may want to spin the hat around to paint instead of reaching over the previously painted area.
![paint smudges on an arm](https://munofore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hat-wreath-arm-683x1024.jpg)
Once the paint was dry, I removed the stencil.
![removing stencil from painted letters](https://munofore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hat-wreath-remove-800x600.jpg)
To add structure to the back side, I sewed on a wire wreath frame.
![sewing a wire wreath frame onto a hat](https://munofore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hat-wreath-sew-800x600.jpg)
And I stuffed the head portion with some leftover upholstery foam. Use batting, an old t-shirt, whatever you have lying around that will help it keep it's shape.
![hat stuffed with a piece upholstery foam](https://munofore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hat-wreath-stuff-800x600.jpg)
Then on to the fun part, decorating! I tied on a ribbon with a simple overhand loop.
![pink ribbon tied on a hat in an overhand loop](https://munofore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hat-wreath-tie-800x600.jpg)
Then I glued the two ends higher up on the left side so they would drape nicely instead of falling straight down.
![glue gun gluing pink ribbon to hat](https://munofore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hat-wreath-glue-800x600.jpg)
And then I glued on some silk flowers to complete the look.
![hand placing silk flower in glue on a hat](https://munofore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hat-wreath-glue-1-800x600.jpg)
I didn't even bother to add any wire to the back for a hanger and just hung it straight off of the wreath frame in back.
![decorated sun hat hanging on a front door](https://munofore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hat-wreath-hanging-800x600.jpg)
The most expensive piece of this project is the hat, if you buy it new but thrift stores or yard sales should let you find one in good condition for a few dollars. I had everything except the flowers ($5) and the wide ribbon ($2), and I still have plenty of flowers for my next project or luau.
I like how it came out and think it makes a festive welcoming addition to my front porch until it is time to bring on the Autumn decor.
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