This was taken from a wonderful
Bird Website
A wreath on your front gate says welcome to family and friends and if you make a bird seed wreath, wild birds will also stop by to get a taste of your crafting skills.
I make two types of bird seed wreaths. In late summer and fall I make a "nature's harvest" bird seed wreath.
When nature is brimming with ripening fruits and berries and seed heads are forming on grasses, I collect everything that I would eat if I were a wild bird. In nature, I look for vines of wild grapes and bittersweet, for privet berries on the hedge and seed heads forming on weeds. In my garden I look for sunflowers, zinnias and ornamental grasses going to seed. To learn how to make a bird seed wreath like this one, click here.
When I run out of materials for making my "nature's harvest" bird seed wreaths, I make a bird seed wreath that is perfect for winter. Since this project requires the use of gelatin, temperatures should be close to or below freezing. If you live in an area where winter temperatures stay near 50, you can substitute peanut butter or rendered suet for the gelatin.
Making a bird seed wreath is a messy project that can be a lot of fun for kids.
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Nov 26, 2010
How To Make A Bird Seed Wreath
This was taken from a wonderful
Bird Website
A wreath on your front gate says welcome to family and friends and if you make a bird seed wreath, wild birds will also stop by to get a taste of your crafting skills.
I make two types of bird seed wreaths. In late summer and fall I make a "nature's harvest" bird seed wreath.
Bird Website
A wreath on your front gate says welcome to family and friends and if you make a bird seed wreath, wild birds will also stop by to get a taste of your crafting skills.
I make two types of bird seed wreaths. In late summer and fall I make a "nature's harvest" bird seed wreath.
Decorating with Herbs
Dried Herbs
Bottled Herbs
Wreaths or Swags
Dried Arrangements
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Nov 15, 2010
Time to start collecting your evergreens (Xmas Wreaths)
Collect Your Evergreens
Evergreens can be purchased or you can use the evergreen materials from your own property. You can ask friends or neighbors for a snip of their evergreens. The folks at Christmas tree lots usually offer extra Christmas tree trimmings for free.You can use several types of evergreen or use all the same kind for a more uniform or formal look. I prefer a natural look (some may even say a bit frowzy). A variety of material adds interest and texture. You can create a tidy look by cutting all your materials the same size and by snipping off protruding pieces.
In this wreath, I used fir, juniper, and arborvitae. Many other evergreens are attractive as well - holly, Japanese holly, cypress, japonica, pine, boxwood and variations of these.
After you've gathered your greens, cut off the bottom of each branch at an angle and soak for 24 hours in a bucket of water. That will freshen up the foliage and make your wreath last longer.
Juniper
Fir
Arborvitae
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Time to start collecting your evergreens (Xmas Wreaths)
Collect Your Evergreens
Evergreens can be purchased or you can use the evergreen materials from your own property. You can ask friends or neighbors for a snip of their evergreens. The folks at Christmas tree lots usually offer extra Christmas tree trimmings for free.You can use several types of evergreen or use all the same kind for a more uniform or formal look. I prefer a natural look (some may even say a bit frowzy). A variety of material adds interest and texture. You can create a tidy look by cutting all your materials the same size and by snipping off protruding pieces.
In this wreath, I used fir, juniper, and arborvitae. Many other evergreens are attractive as well - holly, Japanese holly, cypress, japonica, pine, boxwood and variations of these.
After you've gathered your greens, cut off the bottom of each branch at an angle and soak for 24 hours in a bucket of water. That will freshen up the foliage and make your wreath last longer.
Juniper
Fir
Arborvitae
Related articles
- Ideas for Unusual Christmas Wreaths (brighthub.com)
- How to Decorate a Christmas Wreath (brighthub.com)
- 8 Great DIY Wreaths Roundup (apartmenttherapy.com)
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