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Wreaths
by W.Holidays

skill level: easy
cost: $5-$20 up to $30 or more*
craft time: 20 minutes

*The cost will depend on where you shop and what holiday you are targeting.

Use the basic wreath and decorate for the different holidays and seasons.

grapevine wreath, medium to large
assorted silk flowers**
florist tape
florist or small gauge wire
ribbons or bow
seasonal goodies

**When choosing flowers pick three sizes a few large, more medium and lots of small ones for filters.  The colors as well as types will depend on the occasion.

Remove the lower leaves from the flowers.
Make two sides of flowers for the wreath, a left and a right.
Holding one flower add a second just below it and tape with the florist tape. To use the florist tape stretch and pull taught around the stems. Repeat process to finish side.
You'll be working from the outer portion to the center.  The larger flowers should be towards the center.
Once you've created both sides use the wire to attach them to the wreath.
Tie a bow with the ribbon and wire it to the center, lower portion.
Add any seasonal items.
For the next holiday remove the flowers and save for next year.

IDEAS:
Birthdays: add items to match your theme
Valentines Day: White, pink and red roses, cupids and hearts.
St. Patrick's Day:   All green with shamrocks and a leprechaun; or heather
Easter: Pastels, plastic eggs and bunnies
July 4th: red, white and blue flowers, sparkling star garland
Halloween:  Burgundy or black roses, spider webbing and spiders
Thanksgiving: Fall colored chrysanthemums, nuts, plastic fruit
Chanukah: Blue and white flowers and miniature dreidels
Christmas: poinsettias and pine needles; or white flowers with red bows; or pinecones, flowers and small ornaments.