Spring Wreath Tutorial

I was cleaning out my craft room yesterday, became distracted (imagine that) and instead of organizing, I made a Spring wreath for my front door.  My winter wreath was looking a little sad and didn’t really go with the bit of Spring green that had started popping up in our yard.  Getting this cheery wreath up on the door made me feel excited for the upcoming seasons…

…and then, last night it snowed.  ???  Typical;)

Anyway, I thought I’d share a few tips for creating your own Spring wreath.

To create a Spring wreath similar to mine, you will need…

twiggy wreath base (I used a pussy willow, curly willow mix), spring berries, spring flowers, spring greens, ribbon of choice, moss, wire, hot glue

Some Helpful Tips…
1. First measure out your desired length of ribbon, loop around your wreath and tie in a bow.  *I used a green burlap wired ribbon & left enough length to clear the top of my twigs.
2. Next, stick in your berries and flowers going with the direction of the wreath.  Place them in a pleasing way, dispersing the color but not making them too patterned or placed.  Secure them with hot glue and/or wire. * I like them to look as if they are “growing”  right out of the wreath.
3. For added texture and color, fill in with sprigs of greenery in varying lengths. Insert the greenery at differing angles for a three-dimensional look.
4. Glue in bits of moss to add more texture and to cover any visible stems or glue.
5. To attach the birds nest, loop wire through the bottom of the nest and then wrap it around the wired base of the wreath to secure.
6.  If using a wreath hanger, loop a small length of just twine through your knot.  This will give you something to hang on the hook, but not cover up your bow. *You can use a shorter length than I have shown to minimize visibility.

And there you have it. 

   There is no right or wrong, as long as you like it.  Have fun with it.  Oh, and don’t be too worried about making it perfect…there is no such thing;) 

 

Happy Spring!!

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Singing Flowers

Just to help brighten your day, a happy cheery wreath I made…

Have a great day! :)

 

Spring {wreath} Giveaway!

Do you remember my Spring Wreath Tutorial last month?  Well, she has been hanging out in my craft abyss room and really needs a home. I have been deciding what to do with this fun wreath, thinking I wanted to give it to a friend or family member as a gift.  I have decided to do just that... 

Give it away to one of you, my friends!

I hope that is ok. :)

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Spring Flowers

Good Morning :)  My family and I just returned from a wonderful little Spring Break getaway.  It was not the best weather, but still so nice to have a little reprieve from the day to day.  I’m feeling rested and motivated to get my house all Spring cleaned and freshened up…starting with my front door.

For something a little different I decided on a spring planter.

I used an iron wall basket, but you could use a wicker basket or even find something more unique like a watering can or metal planter.

  

I put in foam blocks covered with moss {using wire and hot glue to secure the moss to the foam} and then just added in my (4) little flowering bushes.  Bushes like this are great to use because they are so forgiving.  You can insert them at different angles to have the flowers fall slightly over the edge. I wanted a full wild flower look…I may even go get some more to add in.

To add some rustic charm I tied a strip of burlap around the base of the iron basket.  This also helps hold the moss all in.  I purposely left the frays and strings of the burlap to give off a carefree natural feel.

There you have it…A super quick and simple project that gives color and interest to your front door.  I hope my tips help you to create your own.

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Whimsical Spring Wreath Tutorial

I am dreaming of Spring…

so ready for brighter scenery and warmer weather. 

{seasonal depression anyone?! ;)}

Well, if Mother Nature isn’t bringing it yet, at least we can bring it with our decor. 

Here is a simple, fun and whimsical Spring wreath tutorial for ya.  To brighten your day, & if I’m not alone in this…brighten your mood. :)

 Materials

• wispy grapevine wreath
• moss flower or other spring like accent
• silk poppies
• boxwood greens
• spring blossom stems
• jute ribbon
• hot glue
• wire
• moss

Start by hanging your wreath with your jute ribbon. You could do this at the end as well, but this way you won’t have to mess with your completed wreath.

Position your moss flower (mine is from Michaels) or other decorative piece where you would like,then secure with floral wire. 

 

Next, add in your flowers with a bit of hot glue and wire if needed.  Arrange them somewhat evenly without getting too much of a uniform look.  You want them to look as if they are growing right out of the wreath. Cover up any stems with moss pieces…this adds more texture to the design while covering up glue drips, etc.

 

Now fill it in with your greens. Working around the center of the wreath in the direction of the grapevine.  Then add in your longer blossoms and stems for a wispy three dimensional look.  Keep adding until you reach your desired look.  It’s your wreath, there is no right or wrong. :)

   

I hope this gets your creative juices flowing and gives you some inspiration and ideas for your Spring decor.  :)

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Spring Wreath Tutorials

Spring cannot get here fast enough if you ask me!  I am doing a bit of Spring Cleaning (if you can call it that with 6” of snow on the ground!) this weekend to get ready to brighten up my home with some happy Spring decor. 

If you are feeling like creating something Spring-y this weekend for your home, here are a couple tutorials I was asked to put together for HGTV.com.

Click HERE to see this Dogwood Spring Wreath tutorial

Click HERE to see this Traditional Magnolia Wreath tutorial

Whatever your weekend plans are I hope you enjoy! 

***I have been working on changing up my curtains in my family room and I can’t wait to show you!!  Hopefully this week. :) ***

Happy Spring

It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. -Charles Dickens

That quote is a great explanation of the March weather over the weekend for us!  It looked as if Spring had for sure arrived from inside, but outside it was still a bit cool.  Not complaining. I'll take the sun however I can get it this time of year!  My yard is all cleaned up and ready to start blooming.  I can't wait!!

Loving all the "blooming" I am seeing around from all the talented bloggers.  I've been decorating for Easter and Spring a bit, but haven't got pictures yet.  In the meantime I wanted to share one of my wreaths, "Happy Spring".

I love the color combination in these mini ranunculus flowers adorning the fun curly willow base.  Now I need to get my Spring wreath on my door and finish "springing" up my home.  Happy Spring to you!

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