The cheerful Mum, the flower that signals fall's arrival and winter's approach. Make the most of the Mum's beauty and bring some inside as a wreath to hang or use as a centerpiece.
I didn't realize how easy it could be to
make a wreath from fresh flowers, but the directions are pretty much the same as using silk flowers. Tuck the stems into your grapevine wreath and glue them down if you want it to be a permanent arrangement.
They don't state this in the directions, but I am assuming that the blossoms must dry in a lovely way so you can use the wreath for years to come. Otherwise, using the hot glue gun (
as fun as it is) would be a waste of time.
I also like the
About.com ideas on how to enhance the wreath, from adding pillar candles on a table, to making an accenting wreath of color-coordinated bows.
Even if you wouldn't normally choose such a Martha Stewart-esque project, this seems to be one even the crafty-challenged could handle.
Anyone ever try making a flower wreath?
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