...for the past month, I've been looking at that bare spot and thinking I should really make a winter wreath. Something inexpensive, that can take our harsh WI weather. Evergreens wreaths are the obvious choice, but I'm no Martha Stewart. I decided on a grapevine wreath. I figured they come from nature, and don't cost a lot. I let the idea ferment in my head for a while...
...with coupon's in hand, I found a pre-made grapevine wreath and picked up a few cheap-o decorations. I intended to make this winter wreath using all natural decor, but after walking my frozen gardens I realized I don't grow much that could be used. I looked into buying natural dried decor, holy cow do they charge a lot per stem! I made my wreath for less then five dollars, but its worth a lot more then that to me...
...I coated one of Harmony's old shoes with a light sparkle clear lacquer that I had, repurposed some old "berries" I saved years ago, secured them together, and whalaa - my homemade winter wreath:
I've become rather fond of it, and hung it on my front door instead of the shed outside. So much for filling that bare spot on the shed wall!!
I like things slightly off center, and tipped the horseshoe. I wasn't even thinking about all the superstition that surrounds them...until my hubby teased that now all our good luck was going to spill out! I believe a horseshoe is tipped so it can catch good luck. That's my story and I'm sticking to it, unless bad things start happening...
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I love your wreath! I think the horseshoe tipped will catch all the good luck for you so stick to your story.
As for the shed, well I'm no decorator either, but a cheap natural wreath can be made from pine cones. You can find them all over. Just get a form and stick them on. I'm sure there's instructions on the internet somewhere. I only thought of this because my aunt used to make them every season.
Thanks Grey Horse! I gathered a bunch of wreath examples that I liked, before settling on a simple grapevine wreath. One of them was a pinecone wreath, I may take you up on your suggestion :)
I like your story as much as I like your wreath. It is beautiful. You did a great job - Martha Stewart or not!
Thanks Dreamin' I'm not very crafty, but had a lot of fun with both these projects!!
I like it - a lot! I enjoy things a bit off-center too. :)
I made our Christmas wreath last night out of evergreens, pine cones, holly and moss that I collected on one of my noontime walks last week. I used the bow I'd made last year and the same wreath base that I've been using for many years. So, it cost me nothing! I even had enough leftover greens to make a basket arrangement for the front porch. I've wanted to make a succulent wreath for a long time. What type of base did you use? I love it!!!
You're wreath sounds lovely Lorie! I used a wire frame for the succulent wreath base. I bought it many years ago at a garden center, it's deeper then the one's I've see at craft stores.
I really like your living wreath - I might just have to try that next year and see if I can get Janice to make some, she is much more creative with plants than I am.
I use a grapevine wreath form too- haven't made mine yet, guess I'd better get on it! I made one once out of an old lariat, I really liked it and would do it again if I had another old lariat.
Beautiful! I've never seen a succulent wreath, and I love succulents! (So water-friendly in parched California)
Never thought of using an old lariat, great idea Shirley, might have to borrow it! I suppose anything that can be formed & sustain into a shape would work. Now I wish we would have kept our old one!
Corinna I think living wreaths would work better in CA's climate. I hung mine in bright shade, out of direct sun, and soaked it once a week. We are on a hill & really windy, they could probably go longer in a different location and with more established plants. Plus, you have a ton of colorful succulent options not hardy in our zone. Lucky you!
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