Most people get their patriotic decor up around Memorial Day. Not me! I definitely tried, but life got in the way. Now, I’m just happy to have a little decor up in time for the 4th of July!
We got our American Flag put up outside and then I decided I was going to make big wreath *for the first time* instead of buy one… man it was harder than it looks! Annnd, who knew how hard it would be to find red flowers this time of year? I ended up buying Fall flowers that just came out… (what!? it’s JUNE!)
Here’s how it went down…
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6 Large Red Hydrangea Stems from Michael’s
6 Large White Hydrangea Stems from Michael’s
*I did find white, red, and all kinds of other colored stems on Amazon, after of course, for packs of 5 for around $15 and free shipping. Much cheaper than what I purchased… Shop Those Here*
The CUTEST Blue Burlap with Stars from Amazon
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So after I decided on the size, I placed the flower stems around the frame, spaced out (without attaching them), just to see how many I would need. I got lucky and had bought just enough. (If you’re using an 18 inch wreath, you could probably use 5 of each, depending on how fluffed up the flowers are.)
Once the spacing looked good to me, I cut the stems off of the flowers. Ugh, I used scissors, wire cutters, any tool I could find. It was hard. Someone give me some pointers – because my hands felt like they were going to fall off! Anyway, I cut them down far enough so when they were attached to the wreath they wouldn’t poke out from behind.
Then I used the paddle wire to secure each flower to the wire wreath. I made sure to use enough to make it really tight and stable. I alternated red & white flowers for a striped look.
Afterwards, I tied the patterned burlap in a big bow and used the paddle wire to secure it.
Finished Product:
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Have you made a floral wreath before? Comment below with any tips & tricks! I need all the help I can get! *Especially on cutting the stems, ouch!*
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I did not get in any patriotic decor yet, maybe I should try this… it’s beautiful!
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We don’t have much else up! But the wreath makes a statement for sure! Thanks!! 🙂
I love this! I’m always so jealous of beautiful wreaths, but now I can make my own!
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Thank you! 🙂
That wreath is so cute! Perfect for Memorial Day and the 4th of July!
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Thanks so much!
This wreath is so cute! When I first saw it, I thought they were real flowers!
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Thank you! I think getting good quality faux flowers are the key to a nice wreath. A little more pricey, but worth it!
This wreath looks beautiful against your blue door!
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Thank you! I wasn’t sure if it would clash! 🙂
This is soo pretty! What a fun and festive DIY!
Could you post a picture of the back of it?? I am trying this and want to see the back of it to mack sure I did it right
Beautiful! And this could easily be a year-round wreath (if it doesn’t get sun-faded) by simply changing bows and/or adding a sign for each season.
I used bunches of 5 red or white carnations for mine.
I can’t wait going to pick up my supplies now