You will need:
wire frame (bought from a craft or florist supplies shop) or one made from an old coathanger, a circle of willow, etc.
florists' wire
ribbon
foliage from your garden
This wreath is made from: cypress (conifer), yew, ivy, holly and Skimmia (for its red berries).
1. First attach conifer foliage to the frame with the florists' wire - conifer is a good thing to start with to make sure you don't leave any of the frame visible. You can even use Leylandii!
2. Attach the other foliage with wire, such as yew and ivy (and pine if you're using it). Leave the holly until near the end to avoid its prickles as much as you can.
3. Attach the plant material with berries (Skimmia on this one) last to avoid snapping them off. Check there are no gaps left and add more foliage if required.
Other common garden shrubs with berries you could use include Cotoneaster, Berberis and Pyracantha.
4. Make a bow and attach with wire. Make a wire loop to hang the wreath from.
wire frame (bought from a craft or florist supplies shop) or one made from an old coathanger, a circle of willow, etc.
florists' wire
ribbon
foliage from your garden
This wreath is made from: cypress (conifer), yew, ivy, holly and Skimmia (for its red berries).
1. First attach conifer foliage to the frame with the florists' wire - conifer is a good thing to start with to make sure you don't leave any of the frame visible. You can even use Leylandii!
2. Attach the other foliage with wire, such as yew and ivy (and pine if you're using it). Leave the holly until near the end to avoid its prickles as much as you can.
3. Attach the plant material with berries (Skimmia on this one) last to avoid snapping them off. Check there are no gaps left and add more foliage if required.
Other common garden shrubs with berries you could use include Cotoneaster, Berberis and Pyracantha.
4. Make a bow and attach with wire. Make a wire loop to hang the wreath from.
Alternatively, place the wreath on a plate and stand a candle in the centre to use as a table decoration. If you light the candle make sure you blow it out before it burns down to the level of foliage.
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