About Grapevine Wreaths
Grapevine wreaths are excellent, versatile tools for home decorating, whether they are used indoors or outdoors. For do-it-yourself crafters, a grapevine wreath provides the base to create a range of pieces, including intricate floral wreaths, themed holiday wreaths or a welcome wreath for the front door. Does this Spark an idea?
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Types
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Pre-woven grapevine wreaths are readily available through retail and craft supply stores; they can be bought decorated and ready to display, or unadorned to be used by crafters. Wreaths can also be handmade from vines growing in your garden.
A standard grapevine wreath is woven to create round forms of varying widths. They can also be woven into forms like heart shapes, squares, baskets and cones, and can used to create topiary figures.
Size
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Grapevine wreaths are available in varying sizes in their traditional round form. The smallest is the miniature 3"-wreath base; larger bases range from 10 to 36 inches. Grapevines are also used to create swag and arch forms used in crafting projects. These forms range from 16 to 32 inches in length.
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Function
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Grapevine wreaths can be decorated to reflect specific seasons and holidays. They can include items like dried or silk tulips for spring, sunflowers for summer, bittersweet and maple leaves for fall, poinsettias for Christmas, lilies for Easter, and assorted flowers that make for attractive interior decor all year long.
Expert Insight
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To make a front-door wreath, determine the proper width, and allow enough room between your security or storm door and the main door that the wreath won't be crushed.
Clean the wreath periodically, using a soft cloth or cotton balls dipped in a solution of warm water and mild soap. Canned air can also be used to remove dust from decorations and woven crevices.
When they are not in use, store wreaths in a zippered wreath bag or garbage bag for protection.
Considerations
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Premade grapevine wreaths available through retail venues come in a variety of styles, and can vary in price depending on the size, the type of decorations and the amount of items used. In some cases, shipping fees will also be added. To cut down on the cost, consider creating your own grapevine wreath by purchasing a grapevine base or making your own. (You may also need assorted silk flowers, decorations, ribbon, a glue gun and glue sticks.)
Warning
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Grapevine wreaths that are displayed on an exterior door will need to be protected from the outside elements. Extended periods of direct sunlight can cause the base and the flowers to fade, and water will damage the wreath and decorations, causing them to deteriorate. Indoor wreaths should not be placed in direct sunlight.
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