Spring Wreath
Level of difficulty: Beginner
This stunning spring wreath is made from a common household broom! It would look charming hanging on your front door or in an entryway to greet guests.
What You'll Need:
- Corn Broom
- Artificial Flowers
- 12” Metal Wreath Frame
- Crafter’s Closet Beading Wire
- Crafter’s Closet Precision Scissors
- Crafter’s Closet Hot Glue Gun
- Crafter’s Closet Hot Glue Sticks
- Wire Cutters
Let's Do This!
Step 1:
- Take the broom apart. Note: Keep the bristles in the same direction as you disassemble the broom.instruction
- Cut the bristles in half.
Step 2:
- Cut the length of the artificial flowers to match the length of the halved bristles.
Step 3:
- Cut the inner two rings from the metal wreath frame. Tip: Save the outer two rings for another craft project!'
- Attach the beading wire to a junction on the frame to secure it in place.
Step 4:
- Bundle a small bunch of bristles and a flower stem or two and lay it on the wreath frame. Wrap the beading wire around the bundle several times to secure it to the frame.
Step 5:
- Repeat the process of making small bristle and flower bundles and wiring them to the frame. Overlap the previous bundle.
Step 6:
- Continue attaching bundles until the whole wreath frame is covered.
Step 7:
- Cut the wire, allowing excess to wrap around the wreath frame and secure it in place.
Step 8:
- Hot glue accent flowers to the wreath.
