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Now for the Project!! My daughter came over last weekend and we talked about what to do. We decided to head for the craft store and pick up something we could make together. On our way we passed a local store called “Big Lots.” If you don’t have this store in your area, you might have others like it. It’s a clearance discount store, which has great prices on all kinds of things, so we decided to stop there first. Well, we thought we hit the jackpot! They had just gotten in all kinds of holiday decorations. We had a blast picking out the most adorable decorations for next to nothing. While we were there, Jennifer decided she wanted to make a “fall wreath” for her front door. Remember, it’s just starting to feel like fall in Florida. So that’s what we did. For some of you this may be a little late, but the same technique will work great for a Christmas wreath.
At Big Lots we found a grapevine wreath for $1.99 and silk flowers that were very reasonable. (The quality of the silk flowers may not be what you would want for the dining table, but for an outside wreath they were fine, and she loved some of the bright fall colors) Our next stop was the craft store (Michael’s) and picked up some ribbon, a little bird and nest for decoration and background foliage. This is not the most elaborate or fancy wreath, but it sure made Jennifer happy! The total expense for Jennifer’s fall wreath was $14.00 dollars.
Items needed for Jennifer’s Fall wreath:
- Wreath base (any style you prefer- although, the natural grapevine works very well)
- Silk flowers and background foliage (combination of colors and sizes)
- Wired ribbon (2yd. or more, depending on bow style)
- Added decoration (whatever you like- Jennifer chose a bird and nest with eggs)
- Wire cutters
- Glue gun (be very careful and use with caution)
Assemble all the items above.
Plan a strategy on flowers, background, bow and decoration placement.
With wire cutters, cut some of the background foliage to the appropriate lengths.
We used stems of small fall leaves and eucalyptus. Apply hot glue to the stem end and stick in wreath frame.
Place in areas to suit your decoration.
We used some at the bottom and side of the wreath, going in both directions.
Save a few sprigs for final touches.
Next, we started with the largest flower and the one Jennifer liked best.
Cut the stem of the flower off with the cutters, leaving an inch or two.
Hot glue the stem and poke into the wreath at the center of floral spray.
Repeat this step with most all of the flowers, leaving a few smaller ones for finishing
touches.
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