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Spring Wreath with Butterflies

Equipment

  • Wire Cutters
  • Glue gun and glue sticks
  • Pipe cleaners or zip ties
  • Scissors

Materials

  • 24" evergreen wreath base Hobby Lobby recommended
  • 10" wide burlap mesh 2 rolls, approx. 22-24 inches per cut
  • 4" floral ribbon with vibrant colors butterflies, pinks, blues, oranges
  • 2.5" vertical stripe ribbon black and white or complementary colors
  • Solid burlap ribbon for balance
  • Cream peonies with pink tips remove greenery
  • Orange poppies with greenery
  • 6-8 stems of 60919 filler bush blue variety recommended
  • Pink berry bush with fiddle ferns
  • Optional: daisies cosmos, or pansies for extra texture and pops of color
  • Willow leaf and flat leaf greenery divide into 3 sections per stem

Instructions

Prepare the Base:

  • Fluff and position all ties on the evergreen base. Remove tags for a clean workspace.

Add Mesh:

  • Cut mesh into 22-24 inch pieces.
  • Roll each piece naturally and accordion-pinch the center to form "truffles."
  • Attach truffles around the outer and inner rings of the wreath base using the ties, spacing 5-6 inches apart.

Shape the Wreath:

  • Smush the wreath into an oval shape for a flowing look.
  • Secure the shape with zip ties, focusing on the inner and outer rings.

Assemble the Bow:

  • Use the ribbons to create a multi-loop bow:
  • 3 loops of the 4-inch ribbon (8 inches per loop).
  • 2 loops of the 2.5-inch ribbon (slightly smaller loops).
  • Optional: Add a single loop of the burlap ribbon for texture.
  • Secure the bow with pipe cleaners and attach it slightly off-center on the wreath.

Add Greenery:

  • Start with the willow leaf and flat leaf greenery. Break stems into sections and place in a triangular pattern for balance.
  • Alternate between placing greenery inside and outside the mesh to create depth.
  • Place Large Florals:
  • Insert cream peonies in groups of three near the bow and throughout the wreath, removing unwanted greenery.
  • Add orange poppies near the peonies to create a bold contrast.

Layer Fillers:

  • Use 60919 bushes to add blue accents. Distribute evenly, avoiding clusters.
  • Add pink berry bush sections between the blue flowers to create balance.
  • Position greenery and fillers around ribbon tails for a cohesive look.

Final Touches:

  • Adjust ribbon tails to drape elegantly along the right side.
  • Use smaller flowers (e.g., daisies, cosmos) to fill in gaps and add visual interest.
  • Double-check glue placement to ensure all elements are securely attached.