How to Make a Dried Flower Wreath
We’ve all heard the saying “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure”. In last week’s Saturday Meanderings post, I mentioned that I have dried roses from a DIY project a year ago. On Saturday, my sweet neighbor, Tevia, gave me an old flower arrangement that she was discarding. Since I do save dried flowers and rose petals for the potpourri I make for our chickens’ laying beds, I often get Tevia’s dried flowers.
But this particular flower bouquet, even though past its “live” prime, is still so beautiful. I couldn’t bring myself to throw it away so I decide to couple it with my dried roses to make a new wreath.
Recycling an Old Wreath
This former Easter wreath is clearly deteriorated and in need of an update. Look at condition of the eggs! I am hoping to recycle them in a future Easter project. The grapevine frame is 14 inches wide with curled branches.
It appears the eggs are styrofoam and the speckled paint is cracked and peeling. Each egg is attached with a wire post and glue which is a bit of a pain to remove.
The Dried Arrangement
Tevia’s flowers have 2 protea, roses and some other unidentified pink flowers. Does anyone know the name of this flower?
The soft pink colors remind me of the roses I dried last year so when I saw this bouquet, a light bulb went off. With spring just around the corner, these tones and textures are perfect for a small wreath.
Building the Wreath
With all the eggs removed, I start with the two large protea. Cutting the stems off and using a hot glue gun, I affix each of the protea on either side; one pointing up and the other pointing down.
Next I add the clusters of pink flowers (name unknown?). They are a bit sharp and prickly.
The rest of the wreath is filled with a variety of dried roses, greenery and seeded eucalyptus I had leftover from our Valentine’s Day dinner party.
Finishing the Wreath
Since I am not skilled at making dried flower wreaths, I recall hearing that hairspray will help preserve the flowers. I consider using a matte acrylic spray, but feel that the hairspray should do the trick. We’ll see!
Wreath Complete!
I think this wreath is so sweet that it doesn’t need any ribbon or other bauble.
Currently it is hanging on the back Dutch door that leads into the mudroom.
Truly, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure with this wreath. If I didn’t use these flowers, they would have been recycled and composted. But I am pleased with the outcome of this wreath as it has a soft spring feel.
Happy first day of March! The weather patterns around the country are a bit strange, so hoping you enjoying whatever Mother Nature is sending your way.
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Wow! Absolutely stunning! You did such an amazing job. I love it.
It’s hard to remember what the original wreath looked like. You have worked your magic, and it’s absolutely beautiful Mary. You would pay so much for a spring wreath like this at a store. So lovely, my friend.
What a great re-use of the wreath and the dried arrangement! Bravo!
I’ve never tried to make a dried wreath before but I’m totally inspired now – this is gorgeous! I love how you took an old wreath and made it your own. Every detail is perfection! Just pinned it and can’t wait to share on Friday. Hugs, CoCo
Beautiful Mary!!! I love that you saved the old arrangement.
Always look forward to your blog! Whether it’s something I’m going to try or not, I find it easy to follow and enjoy learning something new!
I believe in one of your recent blogs you spoke of a stain remover you use on old stains; if I’m correct, would you share the product again please?
Mary
This wreath looks amazing. I love dried flowers and need to try this myself. Thanks for the inspiration.
Rachel, thank you. This isn’t something I typically do so I was glad to upcycle the old flowers into something beautiful.
Gorgeous Mary – you are so creative! I love the soft spring colors, and it’s just so stylish and beautiful. Thanks for sharing your process too. I always love to see how you do things. Pinned!
Barbara, thank you so much! I’m glad you like it! Also thank you for pinning!
Looks gorgeous. What an unusual arrangement. You are so talented.
Andrea, thank you so much. This was a fun and unexpected project.
Gorgeous!!
Tanya,thank you!
The wreath is beautiful. Sure it gives everyone who enters a smile. Lovely against the green door.
Had to remove wreaths from my front door as birds keep trying to build nests there. Is there any safe
thing I could do to prevent this. I love birds and have feeders and water bowls out for them…just
don’t want them at the front door.
Virginia, at our cabin, a bird(s) nests in my flower basket hanging by the front door. Plus we have a Ring video door bell that she triggers ALL the time. However, I love the nest she built in the basket so we just accommodate her during the spring months when she is sitting on eggs. And we tiptoe in and out the door too! I completely understand!
Stunning!!! The cost is perfect!! franki
Franki, you are right~the cost is just perfect! Ha!
Your wreath is so beautiful! It looks so pretty on your green door. I also save and dry the roses I receive from my husband. You’ve inspired me to make a wreath of my own!
Ellen, I save all my roses for our chickens (a homemade potpourri for the nesting boxes), but I’ve never made a wreath before with them. A fun first project! Thank you for commenting.