Christmas Rustic Door Wreath
You can purchase this DIY kit, along with other types on the website here.
Step by Step Instructions
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Condition the foliage supplied in the box overnight (or at least for a couple of hours) before you start to create the wreath.
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Soak the wreath floral foam in water.
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Add the conifer to the inside and outside edge of the ring, making a "collar." Include some of conifer through the design to achieve continuity.
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Fill in the rest of the frame with the small leaf greenery (i.e. pistache, buxus, parvi - depending on supply).
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Next add the variegated greenery in a similar form making sure that it is evenly distributed across the entire frame.
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Next, add the Eucalyptus to create interest, texture and colour to the design.
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Add the focal interest, the dried poppy heads to the design.
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Next, add the pheasant feathers. Depending on your preference, you can either add in one by one or cut each feather in half for more coverage.
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Finally add in the pussy willow to the design. There are two ways in which you can add to the design.
- Create a 'caged' look. Using a double leg mount, insert the end of the pussy willow into the outer edge of the frame. Loop the stem at a slanted angle, cut to the required length and insert into the inner edge of the frame. Continue to create the loops across the entire design.
- Another way is to simply cut the pussy willow into short lengths and insert similar to the pheasant feathers.
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Top Tip: Make sure to remove from its position when watering. Place on either a patio or draining board, water, allow to dry naturally and hang again to avoid any water drips on your front door or decorations.
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Top Tip: The DIY kit can be interpreted and made to suit your personal preference. You can use the foliage into the design to make a grouped design.