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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