Wreaths are usually associated with Christmas, yet recently on Pinterest wreaths have been made for all sorts of occasions. The decorations you use can really change up the purpose of the wreath. You can also get very creative by making your own accessories to apply onto your wreath.
So, first thing’s first, decide on an event or holiday. You can make it for your Fourth of July wedding, or even Halloween. Once done, decide what kind of wreath you want to make. You can certainly make your very own wreath out of sticks, or a homemade doughnut shape. You can also look at purchasing an already made wreath form to use. Many craft stores sell different kinds made from foam, plastic, or fake foliage.
With the wreath form chosen, you then can look for the decorations. Making a wreath is not hard. However, if you would like a sense of unity to the wreath try choosing a color scheme. Or, at least try choosing decorations with similar color schemes. This will make the wreath more cohesive once the wreath is finished. You can also make your own pattern out of There are no rules on how exactly to make a beautiful wreath. Go with whatever you find most beautiful.
Certain decorations can be a little on the pricier side, especially fake flowers. One tip is to look in discount stores or even in the clearance aisles of craft stores. You might be able to find multiple things you had not thought of. For instance, a fake bird, glitter orbs, or some ruffled ribbons.
Also, imagine how you will be placing the decorations onto your wreath. Will you be making a ball of flowers in the middle? Or, will you be gluing an individual piece all around? The combination choices are almost endless. You can experiment by place bundles together and lying them atop the wreath. This gives you a general idea of what the wreath will look like as a final product. So just try to get a rough idea of where each piece will go on the wreath.
Remember that when doing decorating you can get very creative. You can use fake flowers, ribbon, bows, bandanas, letters, you name it. Plus you can also create your very own decorations. You can use fabric scraps to make roses. Or, you can cover the wreath in polished or painted stones. If you are making it for a wedding you can make letters out of wood, felt, or ribbons. If you can find it and or create it, feel free to put it on your wreath. Plus with the right kind of placement you can make bushels as the focal point. Or, you could even just wrap ribbon in knots around it.
Ribbon is a great way to hide the actual wreath form. This is especially helpful when using forms like foam or a ring of hay. Of course, if you can always show off the natural beauty of the form as well. Wreaths are really about allowing your craftiness to shine through. Plus, even if you are not a crafty guru, they are so easy. Not to mention lovely on your front door no matter the holiday.
The final step is choosing exactly where to hang your wreath. You can display your work publicly or privately. Wreaths are very fun for things like Halloween because people actively see your masterpiece on your front door. Yet truly no matter where you decide to place it, it should look great. Wreaths are a great activity to do as a group or by yourself. So make sure to have tons of fun throughout the whole process. Good luck!
