Since I’ve been wanting to create a faux hydrangea wreath since last year, I’m thrilled to share my simple DIY hydrangea wreath with you today and walk you through the process of creating a summer-appropriate hydrangea wreath.
Why did I wait a whole year to create one? Well, last year I collaborated with Dcors Vronneau and my idea was to build a wreath for my front door using their exquisite imitation hydrangeas. However, they were too attractive when they came. That seems like such a ridiculous excuse, I know. They are stunning, velvety, and the ideal icy aqua color. Simply put, I wanted to enjoy them indoors rather than leave them outside. preferably for a little while. To avoid having to chop them up, I ultimately used them in a modified flower box I made.
I have loved having these stunning fake hydrangeas all throughout the house. They have realistic-looking stems that are very flexible and can be bent into any form. I really adore the delicate, green velvet leaves with little flaws that appear more realistic from a distance. But this spring, I made the DIY summer wreath I’d been planning for 365 days, and I’m so happy with how it turned out! I’m so happy that I used and appreciated these hydrangeas before chopping them up, but I’m even happier with my quick and simple hydrangea wreath that I made myself. Since hardly much is blossoming in our area, seeing this bright wreath on the door is quite uplifting. I just can’t choose between my turquoise front door, which was influenced by MCM, and the more rustic turquoise bunkie door. It appears that I could use two of these easy hydrangea wreaths. Here’s how to build them; it’s simple!
How are flowers adhered to a wreath?
Many beginners mistakenly believe that since you want the flowers to face forward on your wreath, you should insert the stems directly back into the base. To make the grapevine wide enough to accommodate the stems, they spend time trimming apertures into it. They then have to spend time trimming those same stems off the rear after it is finished. Not to mention the additional hot glue strings that accompany them when they exit the back.
However, if you fiddle around with the flowers a little, you’ll discover that the majority of them have wire inside the stems, making them bendable. And that’s wonderful for customizing how an arrangement is laid up. However, it also implies that you can bend the stem near to the flower so that it can now be inserted sideways into the base of your wreath.
Watch the brief video below to see me give an example. However, the basic procedure is to choose the area on the wreath where you want your flower to protrude, dip your stem in hot glue, and insert it into the wreath base AGAINST the grain of the vines. The stems will incorporate themselves into the grapevine wreath’s interior. When you’re done, there shouldn’t be much, if any, popping out the rear.
If it’s extremely thick in one place, use a pair of clippers to remove one or two pieces of vine, which will leave plenty of room for your stems. You’ll have a lot more room to add stems this way.
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How are synthetic flowers attached to a foam wreath?
First impressions are made by your entrance door. Consider hanging a seasonal wreath on your door if you want to dress it up. It’s a lovely way to make your home feel welcoming. Even amateurs can make their own wreaths and produce amazing results for a comparatively low cost, even though buying an elegant wreath might take up a significant portion of your decorating money. With a cheap Styrofoam base, silk flowers, and craft store items, you can create a magnificent sculpture.
On the wreath, dab some glue in a tiny area. Take a 3-inch square of moss and tear it off the sheet. Lay it on the glue with the green side facing up. With your fingertips, gently push the moss to keep it in place. Continue doing this until there is a thick layer of moss covering the front and sides of the wreath. Since it won’t be seen, don’t cover the back. Alternatively of using moss, you may instead wrap the Styrofoam form with ribbon or a wide strip of fabric.
With wire cutters, lengthen several stems of tall spikes of foliage or flowers to about 12 inches. Pick any long-stemmed flower of your choice, such as eucalyptus, forsythia, dogwood flowers, delphinium, snapdragons, and pussywillows. On the cut end of one stem, apply adhesive. Hold the stem at the 7:00 position, almost flat on the wreath’s front. To a depth of approximately 1/2 inch, press the end into the Styrofoam through the moss. The stem should be angled so that the tip faces the 11:00. Each of the remaining stems should be coated in glue before being inserted close to the initial glued piece. Each stem should have a different angle so they can be arranged in an X pattern.
With your fingertips, gently pull huge flowers away from their stalks. For this arrangement, take into account peonies, tulips, hydrangeas, blown roses, and magnolias. The blossoms should be glued on the wreath from the bottom up. To cover the spiked flowers’ stems, group the blossoms together. Under the cluster of smaller blooms, the larger spikes protrude. If you’d like, you can embellish the wreath completely with spikes and flowers.
Cut sprigs of artificial greenery, such ivy, fall leaves, or pine. Applying glue to the clipped ends and tucking them beneath the flowers will give the area around the flowers a layered richness.
To fit, trim a few stems of smaller silk flowers. Use small carnations, iris, daisies, or rose buds. Apply adhesive to the cut ends, then tuck them within the Styrofoam wreath and beneath the foliage. The stem ends will be hidden by the vegetation. To give the wreath color and richness, you can add as many flowers as you desire.
Use 1-inch-wide ribbon to make a sizable florist’s bow. Match the colors to go with your flowers. Put glue on the bow’s knot’s back. Put the bow on your wreath so that it covers the pipe cleaner hanger in the front.
How are hydrangea garlands made?
Making this Festive Hydrangea Garland: Steps
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- Hydrangeas should be cut into smaller bunches. Iron wire should be wrapped around the Hydrangea stem.
- Roses and Ozothamnus should also be added. Make sure to encircle each stem with the iron wire.
- You can now hang your festive hydrangea garland! Enjoy!