Fourth of July Wreath
A Festive Backyard Menu for the Fourth
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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About The Author
 Karen HegreI 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! Karen's Herbal Kitchen: A list for exchanging herbal recipes! Click Here to subscribe. Nature Crafts: This is a list for those who enjoy crafting with Nature and want to learn more!! We will share projects, learn ways of preserving those natural items and much more. Click Here to subscribe. Keepers Of the Gardens: This list is a 'learning & sharing' list on how to create beautiful back yard habitats for birds, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other wildlife including bees, dragonflies, frogs, toads & other friendly insects & reptiles. Click Here to subscribe. Aromatherapy One-0-One: This is a list for learning the basics of Aromatherapy and Essential Oils. A friendly place for questions and ideas... a place where we can learn from each other. Click Here to subscribe.
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