Thursday, February 9, 2012

Greenery Wreath {Using a Coat Hanger}


Last week I found these greenery branches down in the basement. I used to have them in vases on the mantel, but didn't envision doing that again so I made a wreath out of them!


I bent a wire coat hanger into a circular shape and twisted the ends to close. Then I laid out my greenery around it to make sure I liked the shape and direction that it was going and started wrapping the stems with wire around the base. And wrapped them, and wrapped, them, and looked at the wreath, then wrapped more sections of them and then wrapped random sections to make sure it was sturdy enough to go through a couple of blizzards this winter/spring.

And here is my result!


I think it looks so pretty and will be perfect for March and April as well!

These branches are very inexpensive at Joann's, especially with one of their coupons. The floral wire is inexpensive as well. I'm pretty sure I spent less than $5 on everything when I purchased the supplies last year.


 
Every time I post about wreaths that I made for our front door I get emails about how I hung it without an over-the-door hanger. The door is metal so I would NEVER nail anything into it. I use a magnetic hook! You can get them in a 2 pack at Lowe's or any hardware store for a few bucks! And they are nice and sturdy! The hook is much tighter than an over the door hanger hook and so the wreath STAYS put.

9 comments:

Kristin said...

Very nice.

beth said...

so pretty! makes me want spring!

Pearl Girl said...

I love it, I too am a little bit obsessed with changing my wreat constantly lol. so glad to find your blog. beckyscraftcloset@blogspot.com

Pam said...

Oh, I love this! Very pretty.

Pam said...

P.S. Thanks for the tip about the magnetic hook! I will definitely get one and hang a wreath (finally!)

Becca said...

The welcome on the door is so beautiful! It definitely makes me wish I OWNED my front door and could add a pretty little welcome to it!

Debbie {Visual Eye Candy} said...

Very Pretty! I love it against the black door!

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Brooke said...

Beautiful! Where did you find the "Welcome" letters? And how did you adhere them to the door?

Brandy said...

Hi Brooke! The lettering is vinyl. It is peel and stick and has held up wonderfully through 4 Ohio winters which are COLD. I ordered it online, but the company that I used is no longer around. I haven't orderd with anyone else yet, her prices seriously were amazing. I think I paid under $5 for this one. You can put in custom orders with many vinyl companies. Just tell them the size of the area you would like to fill and they usually have fonts and colors for you to choose.