![]() ![]() Eucalyptus stems tend to be thin, bending and drooping under the weight of the seed clusters so I selected at least one sturdy stem per bundle and partnered it with a few stems of the floppy variety. I created each of my bouquets from four to six stems of seeded eucalyptus. Using a sharp pair of pruning shears trim your branches down into manageable pieces – keeping in mind that your bouquets will be approximately 6” to 8” in length. Think of your wreath as a series of small bouquets arranged around and wired to a wreath form in an overlapping pattern.īegin by creating your first small bundle or bouquet of greens. Boxwood branches, lemon leaves, and magnolia trimmings would all make wonderful options! Given that these plants won’t be in water, opt for sturdier greens that won’t wilt in a day.ġ. I took a field trip down to my local flower market and came away with three bundles of seeded eucalyptus and one bundle of beautiful coral pink coffee beans. While this project is a great alternative to the traditional Valentine’s Day bouquet, the simple and straight forward technique for working with fresh foliage can easily be used to customize a wreath for any holiday or occasion.Ĭheck out the selection at your local florist or, if weather permits, you might consider foraging greens from your neighborhood. I tend to gravitate towards lush, full wreaths that rely on natural elements that give a gentle nod to the holiday – but you have my full permission to bedazzle the berries off the branches if it makes your heart happy. But it could be! That’s the beauty of wreath making. It’s a Valentine’s wreath that’s not heart shaped, adorned with cupids or sporting a big glittered bow. ![]()
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