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    DIY Winter Wreath With Fresh And Faux Materials

    November 26, 2018 by Patti Estep 8 Comments

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    Learn how to make a winter wreath for your front door using fresh and faux materials, that will look good and last well past the holidays.

    Winter wreath with fresh and faux materials

    Time for a new winter wreath for the front door.

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    I was thinking of the beautiful Della Robbia wreaths like you might find in Colonial Williamsburg. 

    Wanting to use all natural materials is tough because I don't have access to any natural reds. Even some of my berries don't stay red and often they fall off the wreath. So, this year I decided to make a winter wreath with fresh and faux materials.

    PS: That handsome model is my husband. He was such a good sport helping me get a picture of the completed wreath.

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    How to Make This Winter WreathGrapevine wreath and red cedar

    You need a grapevine wreath to use as a base. I like them because they are natural and you can make your own if you have wild grapevines lying around your property. Also, their tight woven branches make it easy to nest and hold the other materials. 

    For greenery, I couldn't resist purchasing this gorgeous red cedar bunch from Home Depot. However, a little pruning from your own evergreens, or someone's you know, is perfect for this project too.

    Faux pomegranate and berries

    Purchase some faux berries with color like these pomegranate branches and pretty purple berries. The great thing about artificial berries is that you can use them over and over again. In fact, you may already have some in your craft stash that would work well in this winter wreath.

    Hanging fresh artichokes

    Artichokes are beautiful when they are fresh or dried, and they last a long, long time. Just hang them somewhere in a cool dry place for a couple of weeks. I hang mine in our basement with butcher's twine.

    Dried artichokes with floral picks

    These dried artichokes have a nice long stem but you can reinforce it by attaching a wired floral pick.

    Layered cedar, berries on grapevine wreath with paddle wire

    Arrange your materials on the grapevine base. Then using a paddle of wire attach them onto the base by wrapping the wire and pulling the paddle tight.

    Dried artichokes centered on wreath

    Stick the artichokes in between the grapevine branches and wires. 

    At this point, I like to lift the wreath from the table to see how it will look hanging.

    Dried clementines with floral picks

    Next, fill in with more greens and smaller items like these dried clementines.

    DIy winter wreath on front door

    Hang the wreath on the door and see if it has any bare spots. You can even trim some of the cedar if it looks too full or long. 

    The grapevine branches easily slip over a command hook so there is no need to create a hanger.

    I think it turned out pretty nice, and I'm so glad that I can keep it there until spring.

    Winter wreath on front door with fresh and faux materials

    DIy winter wreath on front door
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    DIY Winter Wreath With Fresh And Faux Materials

    Blend a mix of fresh and faux to make a simply stunning front door wreath that can stay up all winter long!
    Prep Time30 mins
    Active Time30 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: DIY Projects
    Yield: 1 Wreath
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $20

    Equipment

    • Darice 2802-73 Grapevine Wreath 18"
    • LNHOMY Lannu Pack of 2 Artificial Berry Stems Flowers Berries Fruit Fake Silk Flowers Home Decorative Party Wedding
    • Paper Mart Green Wired Floral Picks 2-1/2" Length | 500 pk

    Materials

    • Grapevine Wreath
    • Fresh Greenery
    • Faux Berries
    • Dried Artichokes
    • Wired Floral Picks
    • Floral Wire

    Instructions

    • Arrange your materials on the grapevine base.
    • Using a paddle of wire attach them onto the base by wrapping the wire and pulling it tight.
    • Stick the artichokes in between the grapevine branches and wires.
    • Fill in with more greens and smaller items.
    • Hang the wreath on the door.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Maria

      December 11, 2018 at 8:39 pm

      Saw you on Christmas cuties and thought I stop by to see your pretty wreath. You have such a beautiful rustic style.
      Maria

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      • Patti Estep

        December 12, 2018 at 6:09 am

        Thanks Maria. I appreciate your kind words.

        Reply
    2. lynn

      December 10, 2018 at 2:38 pm

      I should've known when I saw this wreath that it was yours! You always do such a fantastic job with greenery and foliage. and this wreath is just gorgeous! And it does look very Williamsburg, but with a lovely contemporary twist!

      Thanks for the inspiration.

      Hugs, Lynn

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        December 10, 2018 at 3:15 pm

        Aww thanks Lynn. You are so kind. Merry Christmas friend!

        Reply
    3. Julie

      November 26, 2018 at 3:21 pm

      Love how this 'droops' on the door. That sounds awful, but it looks so pretty! Great tutorial, too, Patti! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        November 27, 2018 at 6:23 am

        Thanks Julie, I love the "drooping" too.

        Reply
    4. Carole West

      November 26, 2018 at 8:28 am

      This is absolutely beautiful and the red cedar is what use to grow in my backyard when I was a kid. I love love it... So elegant the way it flows. The grapevine sets it all of so perfectly... I may have to make another wreath...

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        November 26, 2018 at 1:05 pm

        Thanks Carole. I think winter wreaths are some of my favorite things to make.

        Reply

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