Up until a week ago I still had my Valentine wreath hanging on the front door. It was time for a Spring Wreath with Burlap and Fresh Flowers.
Spring Wreath with Burlap and Fresh Flowers
I needed a change and wanted a wreath that gently smiled โspring has sprungโ!
I used the wire wreath form from last year’s spring wreath. a few terra cotta pots were in my shed and I purchased a few more at Michaels using a coupon. The pots can be found at many craft, dollar, and gardening stores for under $1 and often at thrift shops and garage sales for mere pennies.
To give the pots an aged look simply dab on a bit of watered-down white paint.
Then lightly sand the painted pots to soften the look even further.
Next wire the pots onto the wireframe. (Make sure your pots have drainage holes at the bottom so you can do this.)
I hot glued on bits and pieces of sheet moss that I had leftover from a previous project.
I filled in the remaining open spaces on the wreath form with burlap ribbon. (Hobby Lobby~ $5.99 a roll regular price, but it was on sale for 50% off.) I used the same technique I shared HERE.
The pots were filled with small bunches of springtime flowers in shades of purple and white. The six-pack of blossoms was $2.98 bringing the total cost of the wreath to less than $10.
A light daily misting of water has kept the blooms happy.
Once the desert heat really sets in I think I will transfer the flowers to a larger ground pot and try succulents.
But for now, I enjoy the sweet smell of Alyssum every time I open the door.
Laura
Perfectly Printed says
Love this Spring Wreath!!
chris
Lorraine Finkbeiner says
I love that you used real plants! Makes it SO much more attractive! Maybe you can change to succulents when it gets too hot?
Creations By Cindy says
Laura, I really love this wreath! So pretty! Thanks for sharing. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
SheilaG @ Plum Doodles says
Oh, Laura, I love this wreath! I'd have to use fake plants, though- I'm a menace to live plants everywhere!
Luisa Chandler says
This is so sweet and adorable! Hopped over from Someday Crafts!
lynn cockrell says
Laura, your burlap wreath is simply lovely. Thanks for sharing this great tutorial!
April Dunlap says
that is an AMAZING idea! i love, love, love it!
I just plopped the wreath that hung all spring and summer back on the door…BOR-ING.
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hugs!
~april
Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR says
This is so pretty! Love the addition of the little pots! This is perfect!
Patti@OldThingsNew says
How beautiful. Thank you for the wonderful tutorial too. I am pinning this to my fav wreaths on Pinterest. Blessings, Patti
Lori Lehman says
So cute! Love the moss on the pots!
Linda says
That's beautiful, Laura!
Only 5 degrees with the wind here this morning on this First Day of Spring. ๐
Linda@Coastal Charm says
Laura,
Beautiful Spring wreath you have here (luv those cute pots).
Blessings,
Linda
Bonnie@Creative Decorating says
That wreath is just adorable and so creative. Love it!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
What a beautiful wreath Laura! I made something very similar, but didn't even think to add real flowers. I just might have to make a trip to the garden center!
Vel Criste says
Super cute Laura!!!! Love the adorable pots, truly perfect for spring!
Cheryl Thornton says
Beautiful wreath – I especially love those little pots!
Cheryl @ The Creative Me and My McG
Kristie at The Decorologist.com says
Wow, wow, wow!!! Your wreath is absolutely fabulous ๐
Pat@Life At Lydias House says
What a fresh breath of Spring you have created!
sandy says
Love this! I have everything in my junk, I mean craft room…to make this wreath. Too bad we have almost two feet of the snow still on the ground. Thanks for the inspiration!
openid says
Laura,
BRAVO! What a wonderful sign that spring has sprung (at least in AZ) and warm welcome to your guests. Add this to the long and ever growing list of favorite projects by Laura.
Your Friend,
Deborah
FairfieldHouseNJ.com
Korrie@RedHenHome says
This looks amazing, Laura!
Carol says
That is a wonderful wreath, Laura! It's so much fun to be able to add some “life” into a display — very unexpected in a wreath, but so welcoming!
Thanks for your comment on my family treasures!
Do you know you have “No Reply Blogger” on your email?
Carol
Karen Albert says
So beautiful Laura!! I love the little pots and moss!!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Sweet Auburn Life says
Looks super Laura! What a clever idea planting up the pots and attaching them for a living wreath! Love it!!
8)(8 says
This is so pretty!
Jill Flory of Sew a Fine Seam says
Beautiful Laura, I love the burlap!
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
ABSOLUTELY filled with Spring Beauty!!!
I love love love this wreath. I'm gong to try to make one too.
Oh you have inspired me, dear friend!!!
You talents are endless!!!
Maria says
What a BEAUTIFUL wreath!!!! I love those little pots on it, what a fun idea!!!! Perfect for spring!
Jann Olson says
Laura, I love your wreath! So perfect for Spring. Did you just make a burlap tube and thread it on a round wire ring?
hugs,
Jann
Jann Olson says
After looking closer it looks like you wove strips in and out.
hugs,
Jann
a quiet life says
just love this, absolutley darling! i will be cloning this soon ๐
Carlene @ Organized Clutter says
I caught this today on Common Ground. I love it Laura!