Last updated : Tuesday, December 20, 2011

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How to Make a Festive Winter Wreath

This wreath is easy to assemble and perfect for your front door.

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Adding a wreath to your front door can add warmth to your home, but winter greenery shouldn't be limited to the holidays. We went to the experts at Sprout Home, a florist shop out of Brooklyn, N.Y., who showed us in just a few easy steps how to make a seasonal winter wreath that will last you long beyond the holidays.

Watch Lea Ann Willet of Sprout Home make a beautiful wreath in a matter of minutes.



Materials
Wire
Clippers
Wire Frame (you can find this at any crafts store)

Greens
Cedar pine
Eucalyptus
Pepperberry
Tallow berry
Pine cones

Steps
1. Prepare your greens
-Trim portions of your cedar, eucalyptus and pepperberry to make them fit into the wire frame more easily
2. Add cedar pine to the wire frame as the base of your wreath.
3. Add eucalyptus on top of the cedar pine.
4. Add accents of pepperberry.
5. Tie down elements to the wire frame with wire.
6. Add final accents like tallow berry and pine cones.
7. Turn your wreath around and clip off any extraneous leaves that are sticking out.

For more:

How to Arrange a Gorgeous Amaryllis & Magnolia Bouquet

5 Great Wines to Gift That Won't Break the Bank

Natural Ways to Ward Off Winter Weight

 
 
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