Craft your own succulent wreath to make a statement on your front door. All you need is a wreath form and a heap of small succulents.
This afternoon’s project is simple and elegant and easy! You can scale it up or down depending on the size wreath form you buy. I highly recommend the green foam wreath forms because they retain enough water to keep your wreath fresh and sweet smelling for up to a week. We made a relatively small wreath but you can find foam forms in all sizes at craft stores or online. We love The Cutting Garden for foam forms of all kinds. You also have the option of working with other kinds of filler flowers and longer or shorter lengths of sprigs to create a different look. You can use longer sprigs create a wispy wreath, or shorter sprigs to create a more dense wreath. You’ll see the wreath we made is a blend between the two. These wreaths have so many different applications in a wedding context! They can be perfect to hanging at your ceremony or reception. You can also create two-sided wreaths to hang freely from tree branches of they could be incorporated into centerpieces by laying them flat. We hope you have as much fun making these as we did!! I highly recommend making these with […]
Make this himmeli air plant holder to hold your plants in modern geometric style.
Instead of putting flowers in vases on the table this Spring, why not hang them as part of a beautiful chandelier? Today on the blog I have a brand new tutorial showcasing how to make your own floral chandelier using Woodpeckers Crafts amazing wooden wreath forms. The process is surprisingly simple,
Are you looking to add some farmhouse charm to your home decor without breaking the bank?
If you've never encountered _struffoli_ before, they are best described—visually at any rate—as the _croquembouche_ of southern Italy: small dough balls, and I mean really small, the size of marbles, that are deep-fried and then rolled in honey before being assembled into a cone—as in the French piled-up profiteroles model—or a bulging wreath. Since I was taught the recipe by a pair of Calabrian sisters, I make mine as their _Mamma_ makes hers; and this takes the wreath form. I'll be honest: you don't make these because you're seeking some exquisite taste sensation; _struffoli_ are about custom, celebration, and sweetness. This, in effect, is the festive centerpiece of Christmas in the south of Italy. You get a very real sense of this if you make the _struffoli_ not alone, but in company, with other hands to roll out the dough with you. Children love doing this, by the way, and their little hands are much better suited for rolling the small marble-sized dough balls you need. Obviously, children are best kept away from the deep-frying part of the operation. As for the decoration, I've seen not only the regular cake-decorating sprinkles used but also candied fruit, glacé cherries, almond _dragées_, and cinnamon-preserved pumpkin pieces. It's the former, solely, for me. And although I've seen only the multicolored ones in Italy, I go for the festive and flag-resonant Christmas sprinkles in red, white, and green. The _struffoli_ would look more beautiful, perhaps, left burnished but otherwise unadorned, although gaudiness not elegant restraint—I'm firmly told—is in order here; I have tried to maintain some balance between the two.
Honeysuckle is a popular flower for enhancing floral arrangements.
*** Updated: Tutorial Included *** Is anyone else been feeling the overwhelming urge to spend the whole day crafting lately? I sure have! This past week I couldn't ignore the pull of my glue gun another second. It must be these almost too cool, crisp days we have been having. You know that precarious perch between fall and winter weather. I just want to snuggle into my nice warm house and make a big mess just for the fun and pleasure of making something new. I decided a book wreath would be a great place to start since it's been on my to-do list for like ever! Boy was it fun! I had never made this type of wreath before and it went together surprisingly fast. When it was all finished I decided my faux beadboard door in the family room was the perfect place to hang my new treasure. Of course I had to add a few pretty items to round out the display which was a whole different sort of fun. The basket, the doily and the crochet runner are all new to me items I've found lately so it was enjoyable to find a way to use them. I had thought making the wreath would curb my craftiness for a while but I think it's only succeeded in adding fuel to the fire. Last night, once again, unable to ignore my glue gun I made this small book wreath while I watched a show. Is your glue gun behaving it's self or is it screaming for attention? Just in case it's howling at you, here's how I made the wreath. You'll need a book, a foam wreath form and a glue gun with lots of glue sticks. Cut or rip book page into four inch squares. Taking one four inch square, place handy-dandy gluing tool (aka a pencil) in the middle of the square . . . Then scrunch the paper up around the pencil and hold in place with your fingers. Here's another view of what it should look like at this point. Next simply add some glue and attach to the wreath. Use the pencil to hold the paper against the wreath while the glue cools - - this is the hardest part I thought, sometimes waiting for the glue to cool and firm up seemed like it took forever. That's it really. I did find that things went more smoothly when I added the paper all along the inside of the wreath first . . . Followed by lining the outside edge of the wreath next. And then finally filling in the middle section. In case your wondering how close to place the paper together I'd guess I glued them onto the wreath every quarter inch or so. (If anyone is interested in a tutorial for the other wreath I made while watching TV just let me know. Sure won't mind making another one to show you how it's done.) Robin Linked to: Monday Funday Amaze Me Monday Twirl and Take A Bow The Scoop Tweak It Tuesday Be Inspired Knick of Time Tuesday
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10x Stems of Dried, Natural Thistle (Wild common teasel --aka: teasle, teazel, or teazle). Each stem is collected by hand from the rural roadsides of the Arkansas Ozarks. They measure roughly 20" in length, and have been tied into a bundle of 10 with natural jute cord. Display them all together in a vase, or add them individually to fresh or dried floral arrangements. They hold up very well in their dried form, often lasting for many years (when undisturbed.) Use them to bring a bit of nature to your home decor, or add them to your fall displays. Teasle is also useful for: wreath making, resin projects, and nature crafts of all kinds! Please note: in their natural form, teasles have small thorns covering their stems. Because I don't want you mad at me, I try my best to carefully remove these thorns before shipping. But inevitably, some thorns remain! Please handle with care and gloved hands only! Also note: as with everything available from my shop, teasle is a product of Mother Nature, and therefore, no two are exactly alike. Subtle variations in size, shape, color and texture should be expected (and celebrated!)
Homes to Love caught up with florist Eden Hessell to find out how to make a fresh green Christmas wreath
The fall decorating experts at HGTV share how to capture the beauty of fall with this versatile woodland wreath complete with acorns and pinecones.
Kruka VERA från det svenska varumärket Strömshaga. Rundad kruka i stengods med fint reliefmönster handglaserad i en beige nyans. Små bollar som dekoration på kanten på krukan. De naturliga skiftningarna i glasyren ger liv till krukorna som är fina att gruppera i olika storlekar och färger. Då krukan är handgjord är de inte alltid helt runda och prickar eller rinnränder i glasyren kan förekomma. Även på den sandfärgade insidan kan fläckar synas som ännu ett tecken på att krukan är handglaserad. Storlek: 21cm - diameter 21cm, höjd 19cm 25cm - diameter 25cm, höjd 24cm
Using a wire wreath form and some 20 gauge wire, you can easily recreate this birdcage shaped DIY plant trellis for pots.
Who chooses to tie the knot in the rainy season? A pro who knows how to pull it off and focus on what matters.
