Family Celebrations: Fourth of July Wreath

Fourth of July Wreath

By Karen Hegre
Materials:

18 inch eucalyptus wreath

Blueberry spray paint

Hotmelt adhesive

Dried artemisia

8 large strawflowers in cream, pink and burgundy

1 bunch each of pink and purple dried statice sinuata

Spray the wreath with the blueberry spray paint. After the paint dries, glue small bunches of artemisia into the wreath, following the direction of the eucalyptus stems. Arrange the bunches so they suggest fan-shape bouquets spaces evenly around the wreath.

Glue a strawflower at the base of each of the small bunches of artemisia, alternating the colors. Press the flowers firmly but gently to make sure they're well secured to the wreath base.

Assemble the statice into bunches, keeping the colors separate. Glue one bunch beside each strawflower, over the artemisia bouquets.


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Karen Hegre

I feel very fortunate to have met Karen, and to be able to share her wonderful crafts and herbal inspiration with our visitors. She has a gentle soul and contributes not only her words but encouragement as well.

Karen is a Master Gardener specializing in herbs, a mom and grandma. She and her husband have a Backyard Wildlife Habitat, plus 'Fairy Gardens' where the children can learn about different herbs and hear Karen read a story about the Garden Fairies and Flowers. They are open to the public May through September.

Karen owns several discussion lists, which we have listed below with the subscription information. All are free to join and a joy to be a member of!

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