Hydrangea Wreath

Creating a hydrangea wreath can be a delightful craft project that brings a touch of charm and beauty to your home. Hydrangeas are wonderful flowers known for their lush and vibrant blooms, making them the perfect choice for a wreath that exudes a welcoming and cozy vibe. Crafting a hydrangea wreath is not only fun and easy, but it's also a lovely way to bring a touch of nature indoors and spread some floral cheer.

1. Leave the plastic wrapping on the wreath form if it has one. This will keep any stray pieces of straw from shedding off.
2. Cut a piece of floral wire 36 inches long. Fold the wire in half. Fold the wire around the wreath, joining the two ends together and twisting all the way to the end.

Bend the end of the twisted wire into a loop and twist together at the bottom to close the loop and secure. This will be your hanger.

Use a skewer to poke holes into the outside of the wreath. After creating a hole, insert stems with leaves into the holes. Secure with a little hot glue. Continue until you have a full line of leaves going around the wreath form.

Place wreath form face up on the work surface. Use a honing rod if you have one (they are steel and will go through the wreath easier) to poke a hole in the front side of the wreath.

Squeeze some hot glue into the hole and immediately push the stem of the hydrangea into the hole. Repeat this process for the peonies, alternating the two types of flowers until complete.

Finish off by filling in any gaps with smaller peonies and leaves.

Expert Crafting Tips

• Mix and match the faux flowers in the colors of your choice for a personal touch.
• You can use a foam, grapevine, or wire wreath form instead of the straw if you wish. However, these instructions are for a straw wreath so you will have to adjust your method for different forms.
• Optionally add a tied ribbon for a little extra flair.

Instructions

• Leave the plastic wrapping on the wreath if it has one. This will keep any stray pieces of straw from shedding off.

• Cut a piece of floral wire 36 inches long. Fold the wire in half. Fold the wire around the wreath, joining the two ends together and twisting all the way to the end.

• Bend the end of the twisted wire into a loop and twist together at the bottom to close the loop and secure. This will be your hanger.

• Use a skewer to poke holes into the outside of the wreath. After creating a hole, insert stems with leaves into the holes. Secure with a little hot glue. Continue until you have a full line of leaves going around the wreath form.

• Place wreath form face up on the work surface. Use a honing rod if you have one (they are steel and will go through the wreath easier) to poke a hole in the front side of the wreath.

• Squeeze some hot glue into the hole and immediately push the stem of the hydrangea into the hole. Repeat this process for the peonies, alternating the two types of flowers until complete.

• Finish off by filling in any gaps with smaller peonies and leaves.

• Hang!