Make an Entrance
November 16, 2018
Create a spectacular wreath for your entry door.

Vintage Window Frame Wreath
Materials wire cutters greenery florist wire sprigs of seasonal accents ribbon
old window frame
Instructions:
- Bundle greenery and sprigs, wire together at one end.
- Add hook to the top of your window frame.
- Hang bundle from the hook.
- Finish it off by wiring a large burlap bow or ribbon.

Rustic Wreath
Materials wire cutters grapevine wreath hot-glue gun wire
large bundle of your favourite greenery (artificial or real) decorative accents (pine cones, bells, bird house etc.) ribbon
Instructions:
- Hot glue greenery on one side of the grapevine wreath leaving the other half exposed.
- Use wire to secure the greenery to the wreath.
- Wire or hot glue additional accents such as bells, pine cones etc.
- Wire a bow for added charm

Elegant Wreath
Materials wire cutters grapevine wreath hot-glue gun wire bough of magnolia leaves or olive branches (as shown) ribbon
Instructions:
- Hot glue boughs around the grapevine wreath. For extra security wire the boughs to the wreath
- Cut ribbon to desired length allowing extra ribbon to hang the wreath
- Tie ribbon around the wreath and create a bow at the top and hang from the hanger.

Birds on a Wire Wreath
Materials cedar garland wire tree branch rope bird ornaments hot-glue gun pine cones artificial flowers burlap bow
Instructions:
- Unwind cedar garland and re-roll to desired size.
- Use wire to secure garland pieces together. (We used two full-length garland bundles to create this wreath.)
- Find a discarded twig and use rope to create bird swing. You may need to wrap rope around branch a number of times to keep it secure.
- Glue two bird ornaments to branch and secure swing to top of wreath so it hangs in the middle.
- Adorn top of wreath with pine cones and artificial flowers. For added interest, finish it off with a burlap bow!
Birds on a Wire Wreath


Macrame Wreath
Materials: 14’’ macramé hoop
Super thick yarn (20 pieces)
Spruce
Gold wire
Winterberries
Wood beads
Gold paint
Paintbrush
Scissors
Wire cutters
Instructions: 1. Cut yarn to 4½ foot lengths. Fold the yarn pieces and slipknot each piece of yarn around the macramé hoop (see image). Repeat 20 times.
- Use tapestry needle to thread gold-painted wooden beads up single yarn strands randomly to make your design. Gather small spruce branches, cedar and berries. Use wire to bundle together, in a soft organic shape.
- Use an additional piece of wire to twist and attach branches and berries to macramé hoop. Trim yarn in a V shape for a modern design. Create a 6“ hanging loop with multiple strands of the yarn, tie and knot.
- Hang wreath to the wall or front door
Macrame Wreath