Elegant Moss Horse Head Wreath with Cascading Greenery

Bring a touch of rustic elegance to your holiday décor with this DIY Moss Horse Head Wreath tutorial! In this easy step-by-step video, we’ll show you how to transform a UITC Horse Head Wreath Board into a stunning statement piece covered in lush green moss, flowing faux greenery, and finished with a bold red bow and holly berries.

Watch the full tutorial below and follow along step-by-step.  The complete supply list is at the bottom of the page.

Perfect for Christmas decorating, equestrian-themed spaces, or anyone who loves unique, nature-inspired designs, this project blends classic farmhouse charm with creative flair. You’ll learn how to layer texture and greenery for a lifelike mane, attach moss neatly for full coverage, and add finishing touches that make your wreath truly one of a kind.

Whether you hang it on your front door, barn, or stable gate, this wreath is sure to turn heads (literally!).

Notes:

• We made this gorgeous door hanger on the flat, horse head shaped UITC wreath form.
• The "mane character", the Bead Grass greenery, comes in bushes of 6 pre-assembled stems, you will need 6 total bushes.  The same method will work with other draping greenery of your choosing!
• The bow can be made with any ribbons you love!  We used red faux burlap.  We found the dainty 7/8" width to be the perfect size to not overpower the design.  You could construct a faux bridle with ribbons instead of a bow.
• Any holly leaves & red berries will do, but the pick we chose has a great mix of holly & eucalyptus with a wintery frosted finish.
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  Want a professional, finished look?  Cover the back of the UITC board with inexpensive fabric like felt or velveteen.  Especially useful for glass doors!
  
• To glue down the moss, we used Aleene's DIY Craft Heavy-Duty Adhesive Spray 11 oz, Strong Hold (available in the Walmart Arts & Crafts Aisle) - this adhesive sprays on like silly string instead of a fine mist, making it more controllable.
• What makes this moss truly stand out is its unique, interwoven texture — the fabric fibers naturally cling together, much like the faux spider web material often used for Halloween décor. This creates an easy-to-handle product with minimal shedding. In our application tests, the moss performed best when applied in a thin layer (approximately 0.75"–1" thick) with a heavy duty spray adhesive. And it's forgiving - if you miss a spot, you can lift up the moss and respray the adhesive. To ensure lasting durability, we also tested the finished surface with a handheld air blower — and the moss held firmly in place with no material loss.

UITC forms, short for Unique in the Creek, are patented wreath frames made in North America.  These quality plastic wreath forms are affordable and easy to use.  We are proud to be distributors of the full line of UITC products.  There are more than 2000 tutorials available on the UITC YouTube channel