Making a Floral Wreath for Spring

In anticipation of sunny, spring weather, I decided to make a new wreath for the front door.  I just love wreath making as I find it to be fairly simple.  Plus I just think it makes such a wonderful welcome when people are walking up to the house.  

I made this wreath in preparation for the Welcome Spring link party I am co-host; I hope you click here to check it out and join us! Any and all spring themed posts are welcome.  




I typically purchase a grapevine wreath, some faux flowers, and ribbon... this year I found an old grapevine wreath and a few flowers in my stash so I only had to purchase a few more flowers and some ribbon. 

We have a dark blue door and our welcome mat this year had shades of light blue, dark blue and green so I used that as my color pallet.  




I began by breaking off flowers and leaves from the bunches and tucking them into the grapevine wreath where I thought I might like them.



I tend to work in clumps and clusters and will not glue anything down until I like the way the entire wreath looks.


Once I have everything where I'd like it, I plug in the hot glue gun and work my way slowly from one flower to the other gluing everything in place.  Then finish off the wreath with a pretty bow and some ribbon. 


For once, I had lots of flowers left over but I'd rather buy too many flowers than not have enough.  Don't worry, I can use those flowers somewhere else inside the house.   They won't go to waste!


It was quite a transformation and I just love how it looks!




You might also like:
Summer wreath
Fabulous Fall Wreath

Linking Up with: Morning Cup of Joe, Craft Schooling Sunday,





Comments

  1. Gail @Purple Hues and MeMarch 27, 2019 at 12:29 PM

    Beautiful flowers and color combination - just perfect for Spring!

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  2. This Main Line LifeMarch 28, 2019 at 6:18 AM

    Oh, wow. This is so beautiful. I love those flowers.

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  3. Jenny SparmoMarch 28, 2019 at 7:20 AM

    The blue wreath looks so pretty on your blue door. I love the little pops of purple. Perfect wreath for spring time.

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    1. Mother of 3March 28, 2019 at 11:00 AM

      Thanks! It thought they looked great together too.

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  4. Beverly RoderickMarch 28, 2019 at 8:29 AM

    What a lovely wreath! The light blue contrasts beautifully with your front door. It's a great way to welcome guests.

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  5. Sew Crafty CrochetMarch 28, 2019 at 7:55 PM

    This wreath is so lovely! I love the blue flowers! Pretty!

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  6. Stone Cottage AdventuresMarch 30, 2019 at 7:44 PM

    What a pretty wreath! I love the blues with touches of purple and green! It looks great with the color of your door! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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  7. Kristen of A Mom's Quest to TeachApril 2, 2019 at 12:23 PM

    Very pretty! My mom used to always make new wreaths for the front door every spring.

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    1. Mother of 3April 2, 2019 at 3:53 PM

      It's such a fun way to ring in the new season.

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  8. EmilyApril 3, 2019 at 7:56 PM

    This is so pretty! I love the colors, I haven't done a great job with grapevine wreaths in the past, but I might need to try again!

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    1. Mother of 3April 3, 2019 at 8:45 PM

      Thank you! I find as long as you don't glue anything down until you like how it looks you can always change it around.

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  9. MarilynsTreatsApril 4, 2019 at 7:22 PM

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared.

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  10. Pamela @ DIY VibesMarch 27, 2020 at 9:20 AM

    I love the colors you used! So soft and pretty.

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  11. Dee | GrammysGrid.comMarch 30, 2020 at 7:00 AM

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  12. Dee | GrammysGrid.comMarch 30, 2020 at 7:02 AM

    So pretty, love the colors! Thanks so much for linking up with me at #AThemedLinkup 14 for Spring Crafts and Decor, open March 29 to April 10. All entries shared on social media if share buttons installed.

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  13. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloApril 1, 2020 at 10:18 AM

    Love the colors you used and these days we could definitely use the Spring cheerfulness. #HomeMattersParty

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  14. Dee | GrammysGrid.comApril 15, 2020 at 9:21 AM

    CONGRATS! Your post is FEATURED at #AThemedLinkup 15 for Crafts and DIY from my previous linkup for Spring Crafts and Decor, open April 15 to 25. All entries shared on social media if share buttons installed.

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