botanical wreaths
Whether you’re decking the halls for the holidays, or simply adding a little magic to the every day, making mini wreaths from items collected in nature, is a great activity that folks of all ages and abilities can do.
For me, these beautiful botanical wreaths helps whisk away winter blues and keep me dreaming green until spring rolls around. Whether you’re aiming for a grand work-of-art, or perhaps a bit more like me and relish in the simple (and quick), there’s no wrong way to whip up some floral magic that’s sure to brighten any day.
Savor the process…the outcome really doesn’t matter. Years back, I came across an article that shed a light on something I hadn’t really taken into consideration, yet was actively doing on a daily basis. It reminded us that the point of our hobbies/interests is for enjoyment, not for mastering or perfection. Rather, they are moments to be mindful and immersed in the mere act of doing/making.
Spend a minute looking online, and you’ll easily come across some incredible works-of-art botanical wreaths that some extremely talented folks have put a lot of time, heart and skill into making. Now, if your happy place is in this level of creation, go for it! But, as someone who spends her whole day making everything exact and precise as an art director, I cannot bear to sustain that same level of perfection in my hobbies.
In fact, I’m quite the opposite…I like things that I can whip together in a whim, without much fuss or muss or fixings. These little wreaths here, took 20 minutes and required nothing more than some wire, a few flowers, and a twig. And because there’s no expected outcome, other than “it’s Nature, it’ll be pretty no matter what”, I allow myself, to relax enough to get lost in the mindfulness of making…and some days, that’s even more precious than these pretty, little wreaths.
TO MAKE:
Forage for twigs or vines to create the wreath’s form. Use fresh twigs that are narrow and have a bit of bend to them. (Grapevines also work beautifully.)
Twist the twigs or vines into a circle, and tie together in a few spots using twine or wire.
Form flowers into mini bundles and attach to the wreath. Some wreaths you can simply weave
in the bundle, and it’ll stay. Other forms may need some assistance in staying, if so, wire or jute works great.
Add in any needed filler. I love saving seed pods and Bunny Tails to add as fun fillers.
Decide how you’d like to hang it. That can be an art unto itself. Adhere straight to a wall. Or hang from a ribbon sash. String together to make a gorgeous garland.