Make a Rubber Snake Wreath
Raid your kids’ toy chest for rubber snakes to make this creepy snake wreath. It’s a subtle decoration that’s perfect for Halloween.
![Add ribbon to hang Gray Snake Wreath Hung by Black Ribbon](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Karen-Kavett_Snake-Wreath_4-1-beauty.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383884378.webp)
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Get more boo for your budget with this Halloween snake wreath. Using dollar store snakes, a grapevine wreath and some spray paint, this low-cost decoration will look pefectly frightful on your front door this fall.
![DIY Snake Wreath](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/video/0/02/023/0230/0230247.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.1280.720.85.suffix/1662591858396.webp)
Materials + Tools
- grapevine wreath
- rubber snakes (small and large)
- hot glue gun
- needle-nose pliers
- outdoor spray paint
- ribbon
Add Large Snakes
Start with about 10-15 rubber snakes in varying sizes (Image 1). Weave the snakes into the outer branches of the wreath, starting with the larger snakes (Image 2). Use hot glue to hold the snakes down if needed, but most should stay in place just by weaving them through the sticks of the wreath.
![Weave the snakes into the wreath, starting with the larger snakes. Use hot glue to hold the snakes down if needed, but they should mostly stay in place just by weaving them through the sticks of the wreath.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Karen-Kavett_Snake-Wreath_1-1-snakes.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383856172.webp)
Karen Kavett
![Weave the snakes into the wreath, starting with the larger snakes. Use hot glue to hold the snakes down if needed, but they should mostly stay in place just by weaving them through the sticks of the wreath.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Karen-Kavett_Snake-Wreath_1-2-large-snakes.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383825419.webp)
Karen Kavett
Add Small Snakes
Weave in smaller rubber snakes using the same technique to fill in any gaps from the larger snakes. (Image 1). Tip: Use needle-nose pliers to grab the snakes and pull them through smaller gaps in the sticks (Image 2).
![Weave in smaller rubber snakes the same way to fill in any gaps from the larger snakes. You may want to use needlenose pliers to grab the snakes and pull them through smaller gaps in the sticks.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Karen-Kavett_Snake-Wreath_2-1-small-snakes.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383847954.webp)
Karen Kavett
![Weave in smaller rubber snakes the same way to fill in any gaps from the larger snakes. You may want to use needlenose pliers to grab the snakes and pull them through smaller gaps in the sticks.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Karen-Kavett_Snake-Wreath_2-2-pliers.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383826647.webp)
Karen Kavett
![Weave in smaller rubber snakes the same way to fill in any gaps from the larger snakes. You may want to use needlenose pliers to grab the snakes and pull them through smaller gaps in the sticks.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Karen-Kavett_Snake-Wreath_2-3-all-snakes.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383843153.webp)
Karen Kavett
Spray Paint
Optionally, spray paint the entire wreath a solid color to make the snakes more subtle. We chose a matte gray, but you can choose any color. Always be sure to use spray paint in an open, well-ventilated area.
![Optionally, spray paint the entire wreath a solid color to make the snakes more subtle.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Karen-Kavett_Snake-Wreath_3-1-spray-paint.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383824574.webp)
Karen Kavett
Add Ribbon to Hang
Tie a piece of ribbon around the wreath to hang it up.
![Tie piece of ribbon around the wreath to hang it up.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Karen-Kavett_Snake-Wreath_4-1-beauty.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383884378.webp)
![Tie piece of ribbon around the wreath to hang it up.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Karen-Kavett_Snake-Wreath_4-2-beauty-closeup.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383849412.webp)
Karen Kavett
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