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Spring Wreath
This month's idea by Mary Roylance
(Skill level - beginner)
Materials Needed:
  • 1 18" - 24" Grapevine or Birch wreath
  • 4 yards ribbon - 1 1/2" wide
  • 6 multi-bloom permanent botanical (silk) stems - medium heads work best - choose your color scheme
  • 2 Butterflies
  • 1 Ivy plant
  • Hot glue gun
  • Glue sticks
  • Wire (optional)
  • Wire cutters
Step #1: Double Shoestring Bow
  1. Cut ribbon into two equal pieces.
  2. Tie bow as if tying a shoe.
  3. Arrange loops; leave streamers.
  4. Position in desired area of wreath.
Step #2: Add Flowers
  1. Cut individual flowers off main stem
    leaving approximately 2" on each florette.
  2. Using a glue gun, put glue on each florette stem.
  3. Attach to wreath going around wreath alternating different kinds of flowers.
  4. If desired, attach floral greens in same manner.
Step #3: Adding Ivy (use any variety)
  1. Clip 6" - 10" ivy pieces
  2. Hot glue ends onto wreath going around flowers.
Step #4: Adding Butterflies
  1. Attach butterflies using either glue or wire to wreath in desired location.
  2. Birds and nests can also be added: improvise and have fun!
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