After Thanksgiving is over and only a few weeks until Christmas, I like to finish my outdoor decorations off with a few DIY wreaths. After weeks of cleaning out landscapes and gardens, wreathmaking is a welcome break and a time to rekindle my imagination. Even though making a DIY wreath is easy , every wreath comes out different with its own unique look.
I start my wreath making by collecting various greens, wild and cultivated berries, seedpods, and seedheads left over from this season’s growth. I like to mix many greens together with the berries and other materials, then add a homemade bow or cluster of pinecones on the side for impact.
I then cut the greens to lengths of 6 to 10 inches long and place in baskets around my worktable. Tools needed for a holiday wreath include: a good pair of pruners (I prefer Felco #11), 20 to 30 9 inch cable ties, a wire wreath form (I prefer an 18 inch diameter form), and Wilt Pruf in a spray bottle. Once everything is assembled, follow the following steps to create your own holiday wreath.
Check out our video by clicking the link for Grimm’s Gardens Wreathmaking
Different wreaths I have created over the past few years:
See 2 of my wreath creations below.
Great wreaths! Thanks for the DIY idea. What is Wilt Pruf?
Wilt Pruf is a natural pine oil emulsion that protects plants from dry winter conditions.
Wilt Pruf is a natural pine oil emulsion that protects plants from dry winter conditions.