Christmas Wreath Kit

HOW TO MAKE A CHRISTMAS WREATH

YOU WILL NEED:

EQUIPMENT
Wreath base
Reel wire
Garden twine
Moss clips
Wire cutters or snips
A clear table of about 1m x 1m

FOLIAGE
Moss – gathered from the garden or countryside or buy from a florist
Foraged greenery – pine, eucalyptus, berried ivy, rosemary, spruce, conifer or any other long-lasting seasonal twigs and branches

DECORATIONS
Mini pine cones
Dried oranges
Cinnamon sticks
Baubles or decorations
Ribbons

STEP BY STEP GUIDE

1. Cut a long length of twine and tie it around the top of your wreath base – this will be the hanging loop.

2. Gather up your moss, you will need a small bag. Pack dense chunky handfuls of the damp, twiggy moss into the wreath base. Make sure that you make a strong thick foundation of moss. Secure it with moss clips and then wind your reel wire or twine all the way around the base in and out to keep the moss in place.

The frame needs to be completely covered and tightly bound.

3. If you are worried about the back of your wreath scratching the surface of your door, you can cut a ring of thick plastic sheeting and pin it to the back of your wreath. This will protect the door.

4. Next create little bunches of foliage about 10-15cm in length of about four different foliage – like tiny posies. You will need about 15-20 depending on how big they are.

5. Place one bunch at the top of the base near your hanging loop, secure it by wrapping the reel wire around a couple of times.

6. Add more bunches in the same direction, making sure you cover the stems of the previous bunch with each new bunch. Work in a clockwise direction to keep on track

7. Work all the way around the base, covering the moss so that it is completely hidden.

8. Now make little decorations of cinnamon sticks, orange slices and pine cones, or decorations which you can add to your wreath. Group similar items in 3’s for a balanced look.

9. Wire these on to your wreath in groups or separately however you think it looks best.

10. Top it off with a large ribbon which you can place just below the hanging loop, or leave it bare, whichever you prefer. Your wreath is ready to hang.