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How to Make a Green Wreath for Spring

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Spring is unofficially here, the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming and the weather has warmed up.  And to celebrate I have gotten together with my friends to host a spring blog hop.

And for spring to roll in, I’m showing you how to make a green wreath for spring.  I have a whole collection of them here on the blog.  Of course I was not always a wreath maker.  You can see my first attempt here.  It was not bad, but I think I’ve managed to improve a bit. 

Celebrating Spring Blog Hop, How to Make a Wreath for Spring www.theboondocksblog.com
As always I start out with this cardboard donut shape.  I simply cut it out using two different sized bowls. 
Cardboard donut cutout, How to Make a Green Wreath for Spring www.theboondocksblog.com
The next step is to add a neutral color fabric. Just cut strips of fabic and wrap them around the donut shape. I use a stapler to hold them together. 

This can serve as a foundation for the rest of your wreath. I have used it before in the schitzophrenic wreath which shows a bit of this neutral underneath. 

In this case, I really did not need this neutral base since I covered the whole shape with other fabric, as you’ll see below.

cardboard donut wrapped in neutral fabric, How to Make a Green Wreath for Spring www.theboondocksblog.com
And then I build up from here.  This time I was looking through my fabric stash and found some pretty fabrics that are not your typical pastels. They had blues and greens.  And we all know that green is the pantone color of the year so I figured I’d use them.  I cut them into strips and wrapped them on either side of the wreath. 
two more fabrics added to the donut shaped cardboard, How to Make a Green Wreath for Spring www.theboondocksblog.com
The next step was to add more color, after all it’s a spring wreath.  

To me spring means the green grass, the green leaves on the trees.  By the time summer rolls around here in Greece the grass has dried out and looks parched from all the heat.  All I can think about it taking a dive in the water, hence the color blue is summer!  

But back to spring, Yes! Green is the color of spring. Oh and it also happens to be my favorite color. Betcha didn’t know that!  My green was not exactly the Greenery color, but it was close enough for my purposes.

adding green fabric to the wreath, How to Make a Green Wreath for Spring www.theboondocksblog.com
And then I added a burlap ribbon just to break up all that green. 
wrapping donut shaped cardboard with burlap ribbon, How to Make a Green Wreath for Spring www.theboondocksblog.com
And of course flowers picked fresh from the farm.
adding yellow flowers, How to Make a Green Wreath for Spring www.theboondocksblog.com
And more flowers…
purple flowers, How to Make a Green Wreath for Spring www.theboondocksblog.com
I simply tuck them into the burlap ribbon all around.  No gluing no hard work at all.
tucking the stems into the burlap, How to Make a Green Wreath for Spring www.theboondocksblog.com
And they actually stay put!  My kind of easy project!
the flowers have been added, How to Make a Green Wreath for Spring www.theboondocksblog.com
But I wasn’t done.  Taking my cue from the patterned strips of fabric I had added. I tied different colored ribbon over the burlap.  See how the blue is echoed in the fabric next to it?
blue ribbon, How to Make a Green Wreath for Spring www.theboondocksblog.com
A bit of brown cord.
brown cord, How to Make a Green Wreath for Spring www.theboondocksblog.com
Some orange braided ribbon…
orange braided ribbon, How to Make a Green Wreath for Spring www.theboondocksblog.com
And a bit of lavender!
lavender ribbon, How to Make a Green Wreath for Spring www.theboondocksblog.com
I also added another ribbon on top in white to give it extra fullness.
white ribbon, How to Make a Green Wreath for Spring www.theboondocksblog.com
Done!!
completed wreath, How to Make a Green Wreath for Spring www.theboondocksblog.com
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detail of flowers, How to Make a Green Wreath for Spring www.theboondocksblog.com
I love using greenery and real flowers in my wreaths.  They make it much more interesting than just some plastic flowers. Although I must admit I have been known to use them on occasion too.
yellow flowers, How to Make a Green Wreath for Spring www.theboondocksblog.com
In fact you can see my all time favorite wreath here.  It was made with nothing more than nature herself.
close up of flowers, How to Make a Green Wreath for Spring www.theboondocksblog.com
spring wreath with yellow and lavender flowers, How to Make a Green Wreath for Spring www.theboondocksblog.com
How to make a wreath using natural flowers and green fabric, How to Make a Green Wreath for Spring www.theboondocksblog.com
And that is how to make a Green wreath for spring. Not only do I have green elements but I also have the green color! 

I hope you have a chance to try out this simple way to make a wreath. Do you also incorporate real plants and flowers in your decor? 

And now scroll on down to add your spring crafts and ideas. And if you aren’t a blogger take a look at all the creative ideas from our friends.

using real flowers and strips of fabic to create a spring wreath, How to Make a Green Wreath for Spring www.theboondocksblog.com
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Maria

Monday 12th of March 2018

There is so much you can do with this wreath. The base is neutral and can be used for all seasons. Cute wreath. Maria

Beverly

Thursday 16th of March 2017

Your spring wreath looks great, Mary. I love that you used real flowers. The colors all go so well together! Pinning and sharing. I'm looking forward to seeing all of the spring projects at the party.

Mary

Friday 17th of March 2017

I too am really enjoying this link party Beverly, and thank you for co-hosting. I have so many flowers all around me I can't help but use them.

Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

Thursday 16th of March 2017

How pretty! I especially like your idea of adding rosemary! It's my favorite option for just about any arrangement! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

Mary

Friday 17th of March 2017

Marci, I really love the rosemary too. It is so pretty and delicate.

Katrin

Thursday 16th of March 2017

Mary, your wreaths are always so much fun and this one is another lovely addition to your collection of wreaths!! It really screams spring all the way and I love the natural flowers on it!!

Mary

Friday 17th of March 2017

Yes Katrin I too think the yellow screams spring. And that sharp green is not a wallflower either. ;)

Gail @Purple Hues and Me

Thursday 16th of March 2017

I always love your upcycle/recycle wreaths, Mary! This one really shouts, "It's Spring" with its' natural floral elements! Well done!

Mary

Friday 17th of March 2017

Just the look I was going for. I think after this harsh winter we need to wake up and smell the flowers Gail.

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