Hey my lovelies, hope you're all well!
So you may or may not have seen my previous wreath tutorial for a half effect wreath, The process for this one is relatively similar but I am going to run through it again here for you :)
I'll start by showing you the end result!
So what you will need...
(I will link everything I'm able too)
1. Rattan Wreath base, Hobby craft
2. Wreath Wire for attaching stems. Hobby craft
3. Satin Ribbon , Hobby craft
4. Cinammon Sticks , Hobby craft
( can you tell I love hobby craft yet?)
5.Mistletoe Stem , Hobby craft
6. Pineones, Hobby craft
7. All other stems Dunelm.
Im not going to link every single stem I used that are not christmas specific because the idea is that you use the stems you want, so I've linked to Dunelm stems in general.
Country baskets is also good for faux stems!
So now we have all our bits, lets begin! its super simply just very fiddly, so if you have a short fuse, this will test you haha!
- You want to start with your wreath base, and the stems you want as your base, so for me it was my bay leaves. I wanted these to cover the wreath and be the volume of it so I am able to build on top of them. So you basically get each stem, bend it in a curved position (always going the same direction for example clockwise). I then pushed it into the rattan wreath base & secured with a wire.
- In order to secure with a wire, I fed the wire through the gaps between the rattan base and had both ends of the wire facing the ceiling over the top of the stem, I then simply twisted the wire together a few times to get it tight and tucked under. You'll find forcing it into the rattan base will secure it mostly, the wire is just for added strength , especially if hanging outside.
So we basically continue this step clockwise, feeding underneath each previous stem for a seamless finish & just keep securing where you feel it requires. After finishing these steps you should have your base stems complete.
- Next I added some eucalyptus to add more texture and thickness, you'll notice the more you add the less space you feel available in the rattan base to pierce through. If you cannot find space in the suitable place I just used more wire, and then tried to feed the end of the stem through wherever I could if able after securing. These are the bits that become fiddly, but be persistent, it's worth it :) If you really are not getting on with the wire you can always try superglue, glue gun etc.
So now I have my base, I'm going to start with the pretty stuff! Here I have added some sea spray from dunelm, it's so pretty and rather festive with its white snowy effect.
I used two stems for each bunch, & had two bunches on the wreath, staggering them so as they are not too symmetrical to each other.
- These I secured slightly differently, instead of going in the direction of the wreath, I pierced it right through so the flowers sit flush facing upwards. This obviously leaves a giant stem sticking out the back, so you just need to bed that into the direction of the wreath and again secure down with wire.
- Follow the exact same step as the flower stems fort the pine cones, they come on a wire so I just fed around where I could securely, you'll find the more you add the more branches etc you have to secure things onto. Alternatively if you have pine cones without wires attached, you can simple glue them on!
I hope yours is starting to take shape now and you haven't thrown it out the window in frustration ;)
It can become difficult now in regards to composition, but id recommend trying to bunch together the larger things or go completely spread out, rather than doing both else it can become messy. Usually groups of three are a good option too, so 3 pine cones, 3 flowers (another flower to come) etc.
- Ive now focussed on the behind area, adding five of these palm style stems evenly around the wreath base on the edges of the base again to add thickness and size which has also given a more natural edging.
Now for the cinnamon, they come separately so I put them in three bunches of three and secures the three together with wires as seen in the image below.
-These are probably the hardest thing to attach, but persevere! I used a wire feeding it through the base but this time on tying around the cinnamon I wound it through the wire that is keeping the cinnamon sticks together also. This is so they do not slide when the wreath is lifted. Again if it's becoming too fiddly, glue should work but it just means you may end up flattening and ruining the stems below.
- Mistletoe can also be seen in these images which were attached next, you'll be pleased to know, these can just poke in and remain well secured due to everything thats already attached. Nice and easy! & I also added larger bunches of white berries into the bunches on flowers.
It can become difficult now in regards to composition, but id recommend trying to bunch together the larger things or go completely spread out, rather than doing both else it can become messy. Usually groups of three are a good option too, so 3 pine cones, 3 flowers (another flower to come) etc.
- Ive now focussed on the behind area, adding five of these palm style stems evenly around the wreath base on the edges of the base again to add thickness and size which has also given a more natural edging.
Now for the cinnamon, they come separately so I put them in three bunches of three and secures the three together with wires as seen in the image below.
-These are probably the hardest thing to attach, but persevere! I used a wire feeding it through the base but this time on tying around the cinnamon I wound it through the wire that is keeping the cinnamon sticks together also. This is so they do not slide when the wreath is lifted. Again if it's becoming too fiddly, glue should work but it just means you may end up flattening and ruining the stems below.
- Mistletoe can also be seen in these images which were attached next, you'll be pleased to know, these can just poke in and remain well secured due to everything thats already attached. Nice and easy! & I also added larger bunches of white berries into the bunches on flowers.
Nearly there! obviously you may be well ahead, it really depends how complex or simplistic you want your wreath has to how many stems and bits and bobs you will be attaching.
-Next I added two rose stems, one into each bunch of flowers, one white and one pink. ( I believe these were also from Dunelm, I've had them a while).
These had long thin wires attached and so I stuck the straight through again and out the back and again just bent the back to sit flush against the base.
- I had some lambs ear stems lying around also, so I used a couple of leaves from them to stick into the edges of each bunch of flowers (they're the slightly lighter green you can see).
These had long thin wires attached and so I stuck the straight through again and out the back and again just bent the back to sit flush against the base.
- I had some lambs ear stems lying around also, so I used a couple of leaves from them to stick into the edges of each bunch of flowers (they're the slightly lighter green you can see).
& LASTLY..... the Ribbon :) you can attach it where ever you want you bow! you could even make the bow and glue it on. However how I did mine was as follows...
- I fed the ribbon around the back and pulled it to the front, but instead of just tying over all the stems, I pushed the ribbon in between the stems so it sat nice and close the base. I then simply made a bow like you would tie a shoelace , left the ends long and cut the them at an angle.
- I fed the ribbon around the back and pulled it to the front, but instead of just tying over all the stems, I pushed the ribbon in between the stems so it sat nice and close the base. I then simply made a bow like you would tie a shoelace , left the ends long and cut the them at an angle.
AND TADA....
I hope you enjoyed this tutoiral and managed to follow this well. If you have created your own beautiful wreath please send me any images by DM on my Instagram, I would love to see!
Lots of Love,
Emily- Louise
xoxo
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