How to Arrange Gift Wreaths
Homemade gift wreaths are a thoughtful touch for any occasion or holiday. Make wreaths from flowers or even out of corks. Customize the wreath based on the occasion. Homemade wreaths are charming because they are one of a kind. Take into account the colors the recipient features in her home so that the wreath works with her style. Add flowers and other decorations to a standard wire base to arrange a gift wreath.
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Things You'll Need
- 2 wire hangers
- Hot-glue gun
- Floral wire
- Ribbon
- Fabric
- Branches
- Flowers
- Thin wire
Instructions
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Attach two wire hangers together and bend them into a round, wreath shape. Cover the wire hangers with ribbon or decorative fabric.
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Attach branches and flowers to the base of the wreath. When arranging gift wreaths for Christmas, start by attaching evergreen branches. Completely cover the wire and base of the wreath with them.
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Use floral wire to bind flowers together. Put them in small bunches. Arrange them on the gift wreath using hot glue or additional floral wire. Add individual flowers throughout the wreath.
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Attach decorations to the gift wreath using a hot-glue gun. Glue red, felt flowers onto a Valentine's Day gift wreath. For Christmas, attach holly berries or mistletoe.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not allow children to operate the hot-glue gun.
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- Photo Credit Floral wreath image by Marian Maier from Fotolia.com
