For a number of years now I have wanted to try something, and as with many plans, other things always mange to get in the way. This year I am going to attempt something new (roping mum in to help of course!).
"The Twelve Days of Craftsmas".
The idea behind this is very simple, throughout December we will aim to try 12 new crafts, be this from making thoughtful gifts for loved ones or tasty treats for Christmas feasts. December is such a lovely time of year for such a challenge with so much festivity in the air who can't help but get their craft on! So here we are December 2013, and already it is only 12 days until Christmas so I have better get the first craft in quick!
One the first day of Craftmas 2013 we attempted .... a Christmas wreath!
Making this wreath was actually so much more fun that I though it would be and not too difficult. Here is how we did it ....
What you need:
1 florist wire ring
Florist moss
Bowl of water
Festive greens (holly (preferably with berries), ivy etc)
Dried oranges (shop brought or home made)
Cinnamon sticks
Gold spray paint
Ribbon
Gardener wire
Garden clippers
Instructions:
1) Stuff the florist ring with the moss so that it is tightly packed
2) Allow the moss to soak for at least 30mins
3) Take it out and allow the majority of the drips off the soaked moss
4) In the mean time start preparing you greens. Look for the parts of the plants you like most and trim to suit you.
5) Pick a few holly leaves and cut leaving a large amount of stem. On some news paper spray gold in a well ventilated areas - outside is best for this.
6) Loop your ribbon around the back of the wire ring and tie in a bow. Try holding this up to see how it will hang on your door. This will now be the top of your wreath.
7) Now comes the fun bit, starting to construct your wreath. Starting with you very green ivy, work around the edge of the wreath tucking in the stems to give you a good base line to work with. Do this until the outer and inner edge of the metal ring is no longer visible. Use garden wire to secure into place.
8) Next working with the Ivy start filling in the middle of the wreath. Ensure you have some of the red berries dotted around the edge to give some restive colour. Use garden wire to secure.
9) Next start adding things like the dried oranges and cinnamon sticks, this of course can be complete to you taste. Dot around your ring until not more moss is visible. If you have any other favourite winter plants that you think will improve your wreath even more then add them too. Secure all of these with the garden wire.
10) Take my step back and admire your handy work! Check that the ribbon is enough to support your wreath and then hang it up. I did plan to put this one on my door but I loved it too much and wanted to see it all the time to hung it in the kitchen instead!
So what do we think..... I must admit I am pretty proud of this one!
What crafts have you tried so far this month?
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