How to Make an Evergreen Wreath
Get evergreen branches from Cedar, Pine, and other clippings., Pick out a few brightly-colored items such as berries, holly and pine cones., Obtain a frame., Attach floral wire to a place on the wreath frame., Get a bundle of the evergreen branches...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Get evergreen branches from Cedar
Trim them to about 6 inches (15.24 cm).
The greenery you choose is totally your choice.
You can even mix! It takes a whole lot less than you would think.
You can make a door wreath with three 3 ft (.9 m) long branches (give or take).
Cut the branch ends into 6" (15 cm) pieces before you start.
The only necessity is that you cut them before you use them
-- Pine, Ivy, Boxwood, Magnolia leaves, Holly, etc. all work. -
Step 2: and other clippings.
The embellishments you use to spruce up your wreath can totally change the feel and create a more classic or funky vibe.
There is nothing wrong with a simple green wreath.
Attaching a red bow at the bottom is just as festive as spraying it with glitter and going to the nines. , Get a wire coat hanger and fashion it into a circle.
If you're not keen on this idea, you can buy wire frames in different shapes and sizes at your local craft or floral shop.
A single wire frame is good for a thin, delicate wreath.
But if you're going for a show-stopper, stick with a double wire frame
-- it allows your wreath to be more lush-looking and full. , Take one end of the wire and twist it around the frame to hook it.
No fancy Girl Scout knots needed; just make sure that puppy is gonna stay in place.
Don't cut! You'll be using one long strand of wire this entire time.
Don't worry
-- it won't be seen through the greenery. , Place them where the floral wire is attached.
Lay a small bunch of your greens on your frame, and wrap your floral wire securely around the stems at least three times.
Don't cut the wire yet! , Take a second bundle and cover the stems of the first bundle with it, at a slight diagonal.
Wrap wire around the stems of each bundle and keep on adding same-sized bundles until you've gone full-circle.
Once you have completed the circle, tuck the last bundle under the first bundle.
Adjust the greenery and stems as necessary. , Tuck it under the nearest bundle, secure it with a knot, and cut.
Leave a few extra inches before cutting the end.
If you'd like to make a hanger, form a loop at the end of the wire and twist it around itself. , Tie a knot in each piece when you are finished. , -
Step 3: Pick out a few brightly-colored items such as berries
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Step 4: holly and pine cones.
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Step 5: Obtain a frame.
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Step 6: Attach floral wire to a place on the wreath frame.
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Step 7: Get a bundle of the evergreen branches with the tips all at one end.
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Step 8: Continue wrapping around the frame.
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Step 9: Finish off the wire.
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Step 10: Use a new piece of wire to affix the ends of pine cones or berries to the wreath.
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Step 11: Finished.
Detailed Guide
Trim them to about 6 inches (15.24 cm).
The greenery you choose is totally your choice.
You can even mix! It takes a whole lot less than you would think.
You can make a door wreath with three 3 ft (.9 m) long branches (give or take).
Cut the branch ends into 6" (15 cm) pieces before you start.
The only necessity is that you cut them before you use them
-- Pine, Ivy, Boxwood, Magnolia leaves, Holly, etc. all work.
The embellishments you use to spruce up your wreath can totally change the feel and create a more classic or funky vibe.
There is nothing wrong with a simple green wreath.
Attaching a red bow at the bottom is just as festive as spraying it with glitter and going to the nines. , Get a wire coat hanger and fashion it into a circle.
If you're not keen on this idea, you can buy wire frames in different shapes and sizes at your local craft or floral shop.
A single wire frame is good for a thin, delicate wreath.
But if you're going for a show-stopper, stick with a double wire frame
-- it allows your wreath to be more lush-looking and full. , Take one end of the wire and twist it around the frame to hook it.
No fancy Girl Scout knots needed; just make sure that puppy is gonna stay in place.
Don't cut! You'll be using one long strand of wire this entire time.
Don't worry
-- it won't be seen through the greenery. , Place them where the floral wire is attached.
Lay a small bunch of your greens on your frame, and wrap your floral wire securely around the stems at least three times.
Don't cut the wire yet! , Take a second bundle and cover the stems of the first bundle with it, at a slight diagonal.
Wrap wire around the stems of each bundle and keep on adding same-sized bundles until you've gone full-circle.
Once you have completed the circle, tuck the last bundle under the first bundle.
Adjust the greenery and stems as necessary. , Tuck it under the nearest bundle, secure it with a knot, and cut.
Leave a few extra inches before cutting the end.
If you'd like to make a hanger, form a loop at the end of the wire and twist it around itself. , Tie a knot in each piece when you are finished. ,
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