Hi everyone! It's been awhile since I made a seasonal wreath to share with you. The idea for the wreath I'm showing you today has been bumping around in my mind for a very long time, but it required spring seasonal flowers. And now that Spring is in full bloom here in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, I was able to finally make the idea a reality. Happy Spring!
I am fortunate in that I live where there are plenty of wild and cultivated flowers of all kinds in my neighborhood. They're growing in alleyways, on walking paths or overflowing into curb areas. I also have a generous neighbor who shares floral clippings from her yard with me.
For this wreath, I gathered ivy, magnolia and muscari, which is also known as grape hyacinth; of course, you may use any combination of your own preferred foraged flowers. The only 'rule' I set for myself is that my wreath would have just three floral elements. I like my wreaths to be simple statement pieces.
To make this easy wreath, you'll need:
- a 12" natural wreath form (I purchased mine at a craft store and use it over and over)
- a single vine of ivy - 24" in length
- 2 -3 magnolia flowers
- handful of muscari
- 24" of 3/4" ribbon
- junky scissors
Wrap the ivy around your wreath front to back. I wound mine onto about one-half of the wreath form - from roughly 7 o'clock to 2 o' clock, preferring to leave some open space. Tuck and wedge the ivy into any crevices until it's secure. Repeat with the ribbon, alternating it between the ivy, and then tuck it in place.
I examined the magnolia flowers carefully, decided on a composition, and these became the focal point. (I chose two flowers that were in different stages of bloom and one bud) Once you have formulated your own pleasing configuration, tuck them into the bottom middle of the wreath. Lastly, place muscari sprigs in sporadic places around the wreath.
And that's it!
I hung my wreath at our front entryway and added a pair of vintage love bird plaques that were a recent charity shop find. Can't resist a vintage bird anything...
Thanks for reading and I hope you will consider making your own Foraged Spring Wreath!
