Supplies needed:
Grapevine wreath
6 dried roses with stems with leaves
Dried baby’s breath or something similar
3 foot long piece of ribbon; 1/4 inch wide, matching the color of the roses
Hot glue gun
It is best to use roses that are not full blown for this wreath. Choose dried roses that are opened just beyond the bud stage. To begin, pull the leaves off the dried rose stems. They generally come off in clusters of four or five leaves. Glue the clusters to the grapevine wreath. A high temperature glue gun works best for this, but a low temperature gun can be substituted.
Next cut each rose stem about an inch below the head. Remove any loose petals that might fall off later and weaken the glue hold. Evenly space the rose heads around the wreath, gluing each in place. Glue small sprays of baby’s breath around and between each rose head. Use the baby’s breath sparingly for an open, airy look.
When the glue has dried completely, spray the wreath with a dried flower preservative. This will strengthen the dried flowers and protect them from cracking. It will also help prevent discoloration. When the preservative is dried, tie the ribbon into a five-loop bow. Glue it to the wreath, top and center. Allow the long ends to trail down the middle.
Next cut each rose stem about an inch below the head. Remove any loose petals that might fall off later and weaken the glue hold. Evenly space the rose heads around the wreath, gluing each in place. Glue small sprays of baby’s breath around and between each rose head. Use the baby’s breath sparingly for an open, airy look.
When the glue has dried completely, spray the wreath with a dried flower preservative. This will strengthen the dried flowers and protect them from cracking. It will also help prevent discoloration. When the preservative is dried, tie the ribbon into a five-loop bow. Glue it to the wreath, top and center. Allow the long ends to trail down the middle.
