I have had these gorgeous wheat colored sunflowers for some time, but have not had time to use them… till now! So many times, white or cream sunflowers can look “cheap” but these are gorgeous and SO realistic looking! Shout out to Select Artificials!! This is a wreath “recipe” I frequently use. The pumpkin sprays take a lot of the thinking out of the equation. Read and watch and I will show you how to make a Fall sunflower wreath.
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Supplies
- Grapevine wreath (remember the larger the wreath, the more supplies, ie money, you will need. I use 14-18″ grapevines)
- Fall Greenery of choice Note: If you want suggestions where to find quality greens or other supplies, this post lists some of my favorite places to buy online that do not require a tax ID.
- Ivory Sunflowers (the heads on mine were about 4-5 inch)
- One Large and One Small Faux Pumpkin
- Ivory Pumpkin and Berry Sprays
- Ribbon for bow (you can also many find nice premade bows on Etsy)
- Wire cutters
- Floral picks/pins
- Scissors
- Hot glue
- Pipe cleaner (if making bow)
- Spanish moss or leaves to cover glue drips
Step By Step Instructions
Step One
Assemble supplies and prepare grapevine. Clip stray vines, clean leaves as needed. Place wreath hanger if desired.
Step Two
Make the bow. You can place the bow on the grapevine now or later on if you want. Just don’t wait too late or it will get more difficult to find room for the bow. These posts will help you learn to make a simple hand made bow or how to use an EZ Bow maker here.
Step Three
Start “greening” the wreath. Make a base of Fall greenery stems. Be sure to place the stems at different levels, some toward the front and some in the sides. Be sure to let the stems stand off the wreath a bit, not flat against the wreath, to add dimension. The perimeter you develop now will guide you on the final size of your wreath.
Step Four
Add the pumpkin sprays. Next add the largest and then the smallest pumpkin.
Step Five
Place the sunflowers. I like to start at the bow and work outward. The largest floral heads should be more toward the transition point (the bow). Think of nature. Some flowers are facing upward, some down. Evenly distribute the color. You may have to step back and away to better visualize and see empty spaces. Don’t forget the center of the wreath.
Step Six
Now add remaining greenery, filling holes as needed. Try not to pack too densely. The florals and greens should be light and airy.
Fall Sunflower Wreath Tutorial
I hope you will give this wreath design a try! I am always telling my wreath making group members to have fun and please don’t stress on it!! Anything can be undone and repositioned. Once you get your first few wreaths under your belt, I am sure you will realize how rewarding it can be to see your gorgeous wreath hanging on your front door! Soon, the neighbors will be asking you to make one for them!!
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