Apple Berry Ivy Eucalyptus Wreath TUTORIAL

I saw this wreath in an old Country Sampler 

magazine a long time ago and made it.

It was high time for some new eucalyptus

and in need of a good dust off,

so I decided to blog about this wreath re-do. . .

First... hats off to those of you who are darned

good at doing these tutorials. I did forget to snap a few pics!

Please refer to the picture during directions.

Materials: 

18" grapevine wreath

Ivy garland

Eucalyptus, several pieces, various lengths

Moss of your choice

Raffia for bow

Faux Apples, 3 or 4

Extra little berry strands, if desired

Cattails, if desired

(the wreath in the magazine did not have the

small berries or the cattails, those were my additions)

Also needed:

Hot glue gun & glue sticks

Heavy duty scissors 

Before beginning, decide your design area:

I liked the side view design of the wreath,

as was in the magazine,

but this can easily be adapted into a

bottom style or topper style wreath.

(1) Begin (not pictured - so sorry!) by

spreading out newspaper and place wreath on it.

According to your design area, randomly drizzle hot glue

and set your moss, letting it stick where it may - 

you'll go back later and fill in gap areas.

(2) Add Garland - I bought a cheap one at the dollor store;

snip off the end pieces and any extra plastic.  

Fold it in half, and twist it a couple times, for extra fullness;

Situate onto the now moss covered area;

Glue in place.

Note: this is where it is helpful to continue

with the wreath on a wall or door hanger, due

to the 3 D - ish way to add the remaining items.

(3) Add raffia bow - decide where you want it

and glue it in place. This picture was taken after the fact.

(4) Add your Apples, setting them at random angles.

I did not use any type of wooden dowel/toothpick to help

hold them, as they are light weight,

but do so if you like. You will need to hold it in place 

for a minute or two.

(5) Add in Eucalyptus - I like the "spike-y" effect

And this is where you decide to place where and

how many pieces you want to add.  Do pull

off the bottom two rows of leaves; this is 

where you'll add the hot glue and push into the wreath.

(6) Add in your berry strands, as directed above.

(7) Likewise with the cattails.

(8) Fashion a hanging ring with floral wire, if

not putting on a door hanger. 

Lastly, stand back and find those "holes" or

"too obvious" glue globs, and cover them with the

moss - watch those fingers and hot glue - ouch!

Happy Crafting, Y'all

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