Nothing says spring to me like flowers and this “Welcome Spring Wreath” is the perfect way to bring some “Spring” into your decor!
Did you see what I did to the mirror in my living room? I’ve had this mirror leaning against a wall in our guest room for over a year, not quite sure what to do with it. The mirror itself was in bad shape but I loved the frame. My friend Jeanette over at “Snazzy Little Things” used this technique over a framed picture that she purchased and when I saw it I knew it would be perfect on this mirror. You can see how I did mine in this post – Repurpose A Mirror (or Ugly Artwork) with Paper!
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Wreath Supplies
Grapevine Wreath (I used a 24″)
(Unfortunately the garland I purchased is not longer available so I am providing to a link that will work just as well)
One garland of flower vine
5 stems each of two different size silk flowers (ideally you want three different sized flowers)
Hot glue gun and glue sticks (clear)
floral wire (green)
- Somewhat lopsided grapevine-not to worry!
- Five stems of small white buds, Five Stems of Blue buds (medium) and A vine of larger white flowers.
- Ugly Garland- but just wait!
Now, everyone knows that sometimes you just cannot find a grapevine wreath that is uniform in shape, The size I choose is usually a little lopsided. Don’t be too concerned. Just take a piece of your floral wire cut long enough to wrap around the “odd” area and simply twist the ends together until the area is pulled into shape and cut or tuck in the end of the wire.
The first thing I do with the flowers is to cut the stems apart. You want your arrangement to look light and airy and the way to accomplish that is to separate the stems by cutting the sprays apart. Here is an example of how I cut the vine with the white flowers apart.
Using my wire cutters I simply cut the stems with the flowers on them apart from the main trunk. I did the same with the sprays of flowers. Cut them close to the main stem (the wire base of the entire spray). Separate into piles by flower and set aside.
That Really Ugly Vine Garland
I don’t know what else to call this thing, but you can see by the little photo inset above, this is meant for something way different than I’m going to use it. It’s going to look great on the wreath, you just have to trust me on this one.
I cut the longer sections up into smaller more manageable pieces similar to the flowers. Then I simply started to cover the grapevine. You can actually stick the end of the stem into the grapevine and just add a dab of hot glue to keep it in place or to make sure it stays where you want it. You can weave pieces in and out of the grapevine instead of gluing.
Keep at it until you have the whole grapevine covered (you will still see grapevine).
- Add greenery to grapevine
- A dab of hot glue holds the end in place. Add glue where needed
- Continue adding greenery until uniformly covered.
Adding Flowers
The Flowers
This is my favorite part. I usually start with the largest flower, in this case the white. Place your flowers randomly throughout the wreath. I usually work my way around-placing them and tucking the cut edge into the greens-before I glue them.
At this point it usually becomes a blur to me (seriously) and I usually have to step away for a few minutes. Usually just about the time it takes to refill my coffee or swap out laundry! I come back and check to see if the flowers are distributed throughout the entire wreath. Then I give each a dab of glue to hold in place (I usually glue the stem, not the flower). Repeat the process with the middle flower and finally the small (what I usually call the “filler” flower).
Didn’t I tell you to trust me on the ugly vine stuff? It looks so much better! Of course, choice of greens and flowers and flower placement are a matter of taste and there is no right or wrong way to do it, so use your imagination and do whatever your inspired to do. Choose the greens and flowers that say “Spring” to you.
Speaking of inspiration and ideas. I’m looking for ideas for the areas to the right and left of the wreath on the wall above each lamp. I’m open to suggestions, just leave your ideas below in the comments.
- Almost Completed Wall- just a few more touches over the end tables needed
- Welcome Spring Wreath
I love the way this came out. Now I need to do one for outside!
Be Well
Karen
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Hi Karen…thanks for the much needed wreath inspiration. My front door is currently ‘wreathless’ for the sole reason that I wanted something new, but hadn’t seen anything that inspired me. Your wreath, with its wispy vines and scattered flowers does speak to me and gives me the necessary direction to get busy to make a new one. Yours is really lovely and just a little different from all the others that seem so similar.
Happy Spring!
Hugs, Lynn
That makes me Happy! I would love to see it when you’re done. It’s hard to do anything original these days, there are so many people who are talented and crafty and, thank goodness for computers, we get to see it all! Thank you so much for your comment and for visiting the blog!
Your wreath is wonderful. I love the old pallet wood in the fancy frame too. Such a wonderful combination!! LOVE it!!
Thank you Michele, but it’s not pallet wood at all, It’s paper and it’s covering a mirror! You can see how up in the post! Thanks so much for visiting!
I REALLY like this wreath. I love that it’s light, airy and delicate! So perfect for spring. Well done.
Thanks Sara, that’s exactly what I was hoping for! It never ceases to amaze me how something as ugly as the plastic green garland can look so good once you put it together! Lol
HI Karen – I love your wreath! Perfect for spring! Visiting as a fellow contributor to #DIYMySpring. Hope your week is full of sunshine! Hugs, Holly
Thanks a bunch Holly! going through all the contributors–such great projects I find myself getting lost in the blogs–not making very much headway LOL.
I love your sweet wreath — what a wonderful harbinger of spring!
Thanks so much Lauren,
This is such a perfect wreath for spring! So pretty!
Thank You Lindsay. Im really happy with the way it turned out! Have to admit, I was a little worried with the ugly green viney thing!
Such a lovely wreath! Visiting from the blog hop!
Thank you Cecilia. Working my way through everyone’s projects. They’re all so pretty!