Fresh Foliage Valentine DIY Wreath
"Your wreath is now ready to hang and enjoy! Its easy to hang the back of the wire wreath form directly over a nail or hook or add a loop of decorative ribbon from which to hang the wreath."
Estimated Cost$11-$20
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
Primary TechniqueFlorals/Wreaths
HolidayValentine's Day
Materials List
- Fresh foliage
- 12 wire wreath form
- 24 or 26 gage floral wire
- Wire cutter
- Pruning shears
Instructions
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Think of your wreath as a series of small bouquets arranged around and wired to a wreath form in an overlapping pattern.
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Position your first bouquet on your wire wreath form and secure it in place, wrapping it with floral wire.
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Create your second bouquet of greens, but this time consider adding in an ornamental element for color or interest.
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Next wire the second bouquet onto the wreath form overlapping the base of the first bouquet.
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Continue adding bouquets until you've covered the entire wreath form.
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