DIY Hydrangea Wreath Tutorial

DIY Hydrangea Wreath Tutorial




these look so nice on the front door! I decided to make my own!  Here is what you need to get started

Supplies:

 20 inch wooden wreath frame
(you can buy these at any craft store, like Michael's or Hobby Lobby)

11 hydrangea stems
(wait until they are on sale!  I got mine  for $4 a piece)

 satin ribbon for hanging

wire cutter

green decorator wire








Cut flower at base and leave about 4 inches of stem




Place stem down into wooden wreath


Take a 12" piece of decorator wire & attach hydrangea stem to the wreath



Hang with satin ribbon!






Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. EmilyJuly 2, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Love it! I might have to try this.

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  2. Shasta @InTheOldRoadJuly 11, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Your wreath is so pretty. Thank your for linking it up with us at the All Star Block Party. I'm going to feature it on my facebook page today :)

    Shasta @In
    All Star Block Party

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  3. Full Circle CreationsJuly 12, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    I love it! Your wreath is beautiful Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.

    Holly

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