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    Home » Crafts

    How to Make a Square Dried Hydrangea Wreath

    January 1, 2015 by Patti Estep 12 Comments

    Learn how to make a square dried hydrangea wreath in little time, and no money with these step by step tutorial instructions.

    dried hydrangea wreath side view

    As I was taking down my Christmas decorations I started pitching all my green materials in the back "compost" area, which is really just a place where I dump all my clippings, old dirt etc. I couldn't decide what to do with all the hydrangea I used, and I just didn't want to store them so I decided to make a hydrangea wreath to hang above our mantel.

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    The area above my mantel is somewhat short and rectangular so I wanted to make a wreath that was square to fit the space. However, I did not have a square to spare, (Seinfeld joke) so I made a frame using wire hangers.

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    dried hydrangea flowersSquare Dried Hydrangea Wreath

    Supplies:

    • 4 wire hangers
    • wire paddle
    • dried hydrangea flowers

    wire hangers

    Take the wire hangers and twist them open.

    Use two hangers to make a square.

    square wreath frame from wire hangers

    Then make another one slightly smaller than the first and wire them together. You make want to ask someone to help you hold the frame as you start to wire it together or you could tape it down with some masking tape. When you are finished it will still be a little flimsy but sturdy enough to handle the flowers.

    Square wreath frame

    Dried Hydrangea Wreath Secret Tip:  

    While you are working on the frame, dunk the flowers into a bucket of water.

    Dried flowers soaking in water

    It is unbelievable how pliable and nice the flowers are to work with if you soak them first. Even though they were completely dried for months they are able to soak up some water for a short while. Maybe that's why they are called, "hydra."

    Wired dried flower bunches

    Use a paddle of floral wire to attached the flowers to the wreath, overlapping the stems as you go.

    It's kind of messy and you'll need to let it hang somewhere to dry.

    In the end, the result is great.

    If needed feel free to trim the blossoms or stick a few extra in to balance your work.

    Square dried hydrangea wreath

    If you want to learn more about how to dry fresh hydrangea flowers click here.

    Total time to make ~ approximately 1 hour.

    Cost = $0.00.

    How's that for thriftiness?

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    P.S. Looking for more hydrangea inspiration? Here are 12 more ideas on how to decorate with hydrangeas. And, if you grow your own here's a great method about how to dry hydrangeas for crafting. 

    Square dried hydrangea wreath made with dried flowers and wire hangers.

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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. Lucy G. Davis

      October 05, 2017 at 1:31 pm

      Do they have to be dried?

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        October 05, 2017 at 2:17 pm

        Hi Lucy,

        The blooms do not have to be dried, but if they are fresh from the store they may not dry well or may will shrivel up. However, it they are already starting to dry a bit on the bush they will probably due well on the wreath.

        Reply
    2. Lindi

      March 21, 2016 at 12:42 pm

      SO happy you shared this wreath at the Create With Me party!! It's so beautiful and perfect for Spring!!

      Reply
    3. Lisa

      January 15, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      What a lovely and creative project! Hydrangeas are so beautiful dried and the square wreath is very stylish. Thanks for sharing...

      Lisa

      Reply
      • Patti

        January 16, 2015 at 8:45 am

        Thanks Lisa!

        Reply
    4. Janice @Curtains in My Tree

      January 15, 2015 at 3:45 pm

      I think I can do this,I have several dried hydrangeas available to use. I would never have thought about soaking them in water first.
      Love your wreath

      Janice

      Reply
      • Patti

        January 15, 2015 at 6:31 pm

        Hi Janice,

        The soaking really helps. You will be amazed at how pliable they become. Just hang it somewhere with air flow to dry out when your done.

        Thanks for stopping by,
        Patti

        Reply
    5. Lisa

      January 14, 2015 at 9:32 am

      I love square wreaths, they are so sophisticated. I have a lot of hydrangeas each year and am always looking for pretty things to do with them--this is on my list for next fall.
      Thanks for sharing.
      Fondly,
      -Lisa

      Reply
      • Patti

        January 14, 2015 at 10:20 am

        Thanks Lisa. It was really easy to do and am so glad I have inspired others to do the same.

        Reply
    6. Martina

      January 13, 2015 at 7:25 pm

      Beautiful wreath!!

      Reply
    7. Carole West - Garden Up green

      January 01, 2015 at 3:56 pm

      This is great and I love that it's square. Hydrangeas are a favorite here.
      -Carole

      Reply
      • Patti

        January 02, 2015 at 2:11 pm

        Thanks Carole. You are in good company!

        Reply

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