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Easy Magnolia Wreath

easy magnolia wreath ~ holiday week

Our week of Christmas cheer continues ~ it’s day three! :-) My blogging friends and I are bringing you something new every day this week. Today we’re sharing wreath ideas. I used an inexpensive grapevine wreath and fresh-cut magnolia to make a fresh and super easy magnolia wreath ~~~

Easy Magnolia Wreath

Do you recognize this screen door and fabulous porch? Yep, it’s from Sea Stars Cottage, where I stayed during my recent bluwatergetaway to Tybee Island. This charming Mermaid Cottage is the backdrop for some of my posts this week. It was fun to enjoy a different space and create new looks. And the layout of this cottage worked well for me. I enjoyed doing projects during the week and loved having the downstairs space to stage my stuff and lay out what I needed.

Easy Magnolia Wreath

I love this simple, coastal look. It says welcome and pull up the rocker of your choice! It’s nice to have a place to put things near the door this time of year. This small red chair is right for the season and gives a place to add a bit more greenery. Could also be a spot for friends to leave goodie trays or maybe a gift {or two!} ~~~

Easy Magnolia Wreath

Here’s how to make the wreath ~ 30 minutes and less than $10! Loved having this space in the garage area of the cottage to put the wreath together. The grapevine wreath was $4.99 at Michael’s. Look for one that has a sturdy vine wrapping the entire wreath form ~ that’s key to the project.

Easy Magnolia Wreath

I clipped a bunch of magnolia at home, choosing glossy leaf clusters from branch ends. I tried to select some different sizes, sort of S~M~L leaves. Sorted out to be roughly 20 leaves of each size. {Total aside ~ how great is this work sink in the cottage garage!!}

Easy Magnolia Wreath

Start with the large leaves, inserting them under the study vine encircling the form. Work in a circle, overlapping right and left. After the large leaves create the shape, you’ll go back and fill in with the other smaller leaves, pushing them into the woven vines all around the wreath. Continue working in a circle, layering leaves as you go. The medium leaves work well to fill the inner ring and outer edge, and then the small leaves are used to fill any gaps and add some overall dimension.

Easy Magnolia Wreath

The leaves hold each other in place and the result is surprisingly secure! It won’t hold up to windy conditions or a lot of door slamming, but it will certainly work for a special day or weekend. You can also wire each leaf into place for a longer lasting approach ~ it just takes longer to make the wreath. Using the “just push into place” method took less than 30 minutes, including the bow!

Easy Magnolia Wreath

I tied ribbon in place to hold my bow, so I added the ribbon streamers before completing the large leaf layer. The bright green satin ribbon was left over from another project and I liked the fresh color contrast to the darker leaves.

Easy Magnolia Wreath

A ten loop bow, ready to go! As I said in yesterday’s gift wrap post, after years in visual merchandising I can tie just about any kind of bow. I help out friends when they need new wreath bows too, so feel free to ask! Wired ribbon would make this even easier ~ satin is slippery and can be a little temperamental for bows ~ but it certainly is pretty.

Easy Magnolia Wreath

Bow in place and ready to fill in with medium and small leaves. I finished up the assembly and was ready to hang in under 30 minutes ~ not counting shopping for the wreath and cutting the magnolia of course. 🙂

Easy Magnolia Wreath

So what do you think? I was really happy with the results and it makes me want to create a more permanent version for my door at home. This kind of wreath really works year round in the south. Magnolia trees abound on our property, and a change in ribbon color or a seasonal ornament add-on and this is easily a spring or fall wreath. Just save the grapevine form and use it over and over. Oh, and if anyone wants to leave some treats or a beautiful package, I’ll be sure there is a spot next to the door!

Easy Magnolia Wreath

Check out more wreath ideas from my friends Vicki & Jennifer at 2 Bees in a Pod, Coco at The Crowned Goat, Lisa at Concord Cottage and Angie at The Altered Past. Each in our own special and different styles!

Bringing you something new from each blog, every day this week. Tomorrow it’s all about Christmas craft ideas – see you back here tomorrow!

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  1. Vicki and Jennifer says

    December 3, 2014 at 8:09 am

    Bobbi – I love your wreath! I’ve always wanted to make a magnolia wreath but never knew how to get started 🙂 It looks so pretty on the screened door. Thanks for your wonderful tutorial. On a side note…I want that sink 🙂

    • bluwatergal says

      December 3, 2014 at 9:16 am

      Hi Vicki & Jennifer ~ I want the porch to go with the screened door 🙂 Lots of ways to make a fresh magnolia wreath ~ using floral foam, styrofoam, or grapevine forms. Depends on how long you want it to last and how much time you have to make it. I went quick and easy on this one. Glad you like it! And yes, I want that sink too! Bwg ~~~

  2. Lisa says

    December 3, 2014 at 11:40 am

    Bobbi, this is so beautiful!! It is so amazing when you create something beautiful with fresh leaves or greenery. I am in awe. I love the wreath, the screen door and your cute old sink. Have a great day, Lisa

    • bluwatergal says

      December 3, 2014 at 12:38 pm

      Than you Lisa 🙂 The coastal vibe in Tybee was fun. I tried to fit that screen door in my bag to bring home, but sadly I had to leave it there! Glad you like the wreath! Bwg ~~~

  3. Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

    December 13, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    Fresh magnolia wreaths are pretty! I wish I a close neighbor with a tree so I could borrow some branches!

    • bluwatergal says

      December 13, 2014 at 6:44 pm

      Hi Kim ~ Yes fresh wreaths are so pretty, and I’m lucky that there are masses of magnolia trees on our road. If we lived closer I would surely share some branches with you! Really enjoyed your holiday home tour 🙂 Bwg ~~~

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