evergreen wreath {tutorial}

First off … thank you for all of the sweet birthday wishes. You all are too kind and I feel grateful for such nice reader-friends.  By the way, did you know October 5 is the most common birthday in America? Go back 274 days {the average length of a pregnancy} and you’ll get New Year’s Eve. Apparently there is lots of celebrating {and lovin’} going on that night. So to all you fellow 10.05 birthday girls, happy birthday {one day late}.

After seeing this amazing Nonna Wreath {as I affectionately call it}, many of you requested a tutorial. I’ll talk with the talented Nonna and see what we can come up with … stay tuned.

But until then, how about a different wreath tutorial?

This is one Nonna & I did this past weekend while she was putting together the flowers for a wedding.   So let’s get to it.

Here’s what you’ll need:

:: wire wreath form {this one is about 6 inches

:: evergreen clippings {this is cedar}

:: floral wire

:: clippers

STEP ONE: clip individual sprigs off of cedar branch

STEP TWO: gather 3-4 sprigs and wire together

You’ll need about 8-12 bundles for the wreath

STEP THREE: wire onto wreath form

STEP FIVE: secure with more wire

Wrap wire around entire bundles to secure

STEP SIX: secure ends by twisting and tucking into frame

STEP SEVEN: add in extra sprigs to fill in holes

You’ll want all of your branches to be going the same direction {this photo makes me laugh}

and you are done.

To embellish it a little more, you can add fresh flowers. 

Shown here are roses, alstroemeria, calla lilies, bells of ireland.

STEP ONE: gather a few stems

STEP TWO: using floral tape, wrap the stems

pulling gently as you wrap

STEP THREE: trim ends

STEP FOUR: tuck stems into wreath

secure with floral wire, if needed.

Add as many little bundles as you like.

So pretty.

You could use this wreath as a centerpiece for your holiday table or make it much larger to hang on a door.  Rather than flowers, add berries or wire in some pinecones for a cute nature-inspired look.  So many possibilities to embellish …

Thanks Nonna for a gorgeous flower demonstration!

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