Geranium-Inspired Summer Wreath Tutorial

Summer is here in full force & that means it's time to update your seasonal entryway wreath! For me, the warmer the temperature gets from Spring to Summer, the more my seasonal decor transitions from cool to warm undertones. As stated in my Hydrangea Wreath Tutorial, artificial summer flowers can sometimes be hard to work with. Most of the ones in various crafting stores are too saturated. To me, that actually makes it look too fake & can come off a bit tacky if not styled properly. So I focused on subtle pops of warm colors in combination with neutral undertones throughout to avoid this dilemma. 

You will need the following materials:

Grapevine wreath

Wire cutters

High-temp glue gun

Flowers of course

All purchased at Michael's Craft Store

Simply take each flower & start trimming. Leave 1/2 an inch to 1 inch of stem so that you can insert each piece within the grapevine securely. Next is placement. I tend to go clockwise in a pattern when placing the flowers, which you can tell in the images below. It makes it more fluid & put together. 

Once you have filled your wreath, go back & fill in addition spares areas. This will make your wreath look more full & lush. It will also give the illusion of a bigger wreath. From here, glue each piece at the top-base of each stem & you are done!

Close-ups for more detail:

I hope you enjoyed this first official tutorial for the Summer season! It's the perfect, bright pop of Summer color to add inside or outside your home :)

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#1 Front Door Wreath - 3 Options

a) Cottage Inspired Springtime Wreath

 http://jessicarosehomedecor.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-perfect-springtime-wreath.html

b) Craft Beer Inspired Spring Wreath

http://jessicarosehomedecor.blogspot.com/2015/04/craft-beer-inspired-spring-wreath.html

 c) Vertical Hydrangea Wreath

http://jessicarosehomedecor.blogspot.com/2015/05/how-to-hydrangea-wreath-tutorial-diy.html 

#2 The Staircase

 a) Staircase Wall - Framed Antique Skeleton Keys

http://jessicarosehomedecor.blogspot.com/2015/04/how-to-diy-framed-antique-skeleton-keys-2-ways.html

b) Staircase Shelf

 http://jessicarosehomedecor.blogspot.com/2015/06/distressing-tutorial-easy-cheap-how-to-make-anything-look-antique.html

#3 The Mantel

http://jessicarosehomedecor.blogspot.com/2016/03/spring-decorating-on-budget.html

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#4 The Kitchen Bar
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#5 The Stove Top
http://jessicarosehomedecor.blogspot.com/2016/03/spring-decorating-on-budget.html

#6 Kitchen Counter
http://jessicarosehomedecor.blogspot.com/2016/03/spring-decorating-on-budget.html

#7 Kitchen Island

http://jessicarosehomedecor.blogspot.com/2016/03/spring-decorating-on-budget.html

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#8 Bedroom or Bathroom Shelf
http://jessicarosehomedecor.blogspot.com/2016/03/spring-decorating-on-budget.html

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#9 Orchid Arrangement
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#10 Lilac Pot
http://jessicarosehomedecor.blogspot.com/2015/04/easy-cheap-cottage-inspired-diy-lilac-flower-pot.html

DIY Spring Flower Box

I know it's no where near Springtime, but oh how much I miss color in my home! I enjoy the coziness of Winter, but it has come to that time in the season when I become desperate to see flowers blooming and trees budding. My first project for Spring focuses on my flower trough. I will link my tutorial on how I made my flower trough for **ONLY $2** if you're interested HERE >> http://jessicarosehomedecor.blogspot.com/2015/07/diy-wood-flower-trough-box-under-2.html  For a few weeks now, I have envisioned recreating a mini-flower box that incorporates cascading vines, a mixture of wild flowers, and succulent-looking leaves. This is what I came up with :)

You will need the following materials:

Pink & Yellow flowers - Michael's - Full Price: $3.99 each - On sale: $2.39 each  |  Vines - Hobby Lobby - Full Price: $3.99 each - On Sale: $1.99 each  |  Lilacs - Michael's - Full Price: $1.79 - On Sale: $1.07

Left - Michael's - Full Price: $4.99 - On Sale: $2.99  |  Right - Hobby Lobby - Full Price: $3.99 - On Sale: $1.99

Flower trough  |  Flower foam  |  Moss  |  Glue  |  Sponge  |  Wire Cutters

 First, apply glue to the top of your foam - spread evenly across with a sponge brush. Add moss atop the glue and cover as much of the exposed foam as possible. Don't worry if you can't get everything - the flowers will cover up the rest.

Let dry for an hour. Turn over and shake off the excess moss. Place your flower trough over it. Then, begin adding the vine pieces one by one. Insert in the space between the foam and the wood box. Cascade them down the sides of the box for a natural effect.

 Finally, insert the rest of the flowers into the foam. Make sure the flower placement is random in order to keep with the "wild flower box" theme. Adding a lot of greenery gives off the appearance of weeds, which is one of the main characteristic of wild flowers - so don't underestimate their influence! Also avoid making all the flowers the same height in order to add depth and dimension.