You Should Consider A Dried Flower Wreath

by: Joy Loughlin

Have you ever considered crafting a beautiful dried flower wreath? It's more simple than you might think - once you get the hang of it.

Chances are you're familiar with the pine Christmas wreaths that a good many folks put on their doors these days. Few people realize, however, the variety of different wreaths that you can make. Basically, any part of a plant can be used in a decorative wreath.

You don't have to use pine boughs. You can use fruits, vegetables, fresh flowers, herbs, and even spices. These do, of course, have their drawbacks.

Fresh flower wreaths will wilt and wither, and almost any style will eventually start to fall apart, dropping bits of decaying plant matter on your porch in a most untidy display.

That's why I'm such a huge fan of the dried flower wreath. The great thing about dried flower wreaths is that they will not decay. If the flowers and twigs that you use have been dried properly, they will last for a good long time.

The whole thing will have a certain delicate, ethereal beauty to it, yet a timeless quality as well. Month after month, your dried flowers will give off the same beautiful, slightly understated appearance.

That isn't to say that there aren't any disadvantages to a dried flower wreath. First of all, they are very delicate. If you have one on your door, it's likely to shed petals every time the door is forcefully opened or closed.

It can be vulnerable to weather changes, and will not hold up very well in a rain shower. Still, as an indoor wreath, it is one of your best choices.

Dried flower wreaths are surprisingly easy to make. By pressing flowers in a large book for a few months and gathering willow tree branches or something else that's malleable in the fall, you can prepare to make your dried flower wreath well ahead of time.

Preparation is key. Armed with the right supplies, weaving the stems and sticks together is simple. Add a few ribbons, some string, and a bow if you wish, and you have your dried flower wreath!

One other option to consider is artificial wreaths. Although it can be very satisfying to make your own, an artificial one has some advantages. They are realistic enough to be virtually indistinguishable from the real thing, and they are much tougher.

They come in a variety of different colors and appearances, so you're not limited to the plants that grow in your area. This means that you can choose your dried flower wreath based on appearance as opposed to availability. With so many options when it comes to wreaths why not try them all?

Joy Loughlin is a single mother of one daughter. She works in private industry and has always enjoyed the world of arts and crafts.