Make a Christmas wreath

By Kieren Charteris

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Dress your entry door with a handmade wreath and embrace the Christmas spirit.

What you will need

Monkey vine wreath;
Fresh or artificial flowers;
Fine-gauge floral wire
Thick satin ribbon;
Removable adhesive Hook

Gather several small bunches of the chosen blooms and attach them to the wreath using floral wire. Vary the direction the flowers face.
Position flowers randomly around the wreath for a contemporary look. Spritz the flowers with water to keep them looking fresh.
Hang the wreath with a loop of ribbon on the hook.

Tip: Use hearty native flowers for the wreath such as Honesty and Blushing bride.

Photography: Scott Hawkins Styling: Jo Carmichael

Published in Notebook Magazine

Issue: December 2007

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susanilalio

commented on Make a Christmas wreath at 12:53am Thu 6th November, 2008

If you have a Willow tree cut the fine branches and you can twine them to make the wreath. It is easy to bend when its Green, also cheap. Looks great with any decorations for any time of the year. Gum nuts, dry or silk flowers etc

hlrodgers

commented on Make a Christmas wreath at 2:40am Thu 4th December, 2008

Where can one get Monkey Vine??

jodels

commented on Make a Christmas wreath at 12:51am Wed 10th December, 2008

how exactly do you make the wreath so that it stays together?