Contemporary Christmas Wreath

Here’s the great thing about working with clients – they come up with ideas that stretch me as an artist. I’d never have thought about doing a rectangular wreath. 

But I’m always eager to try new things. We went with the colors I used on her Christmas tree. This pic is on my front door – will post another when I hang it on my client’s door.

I started with two square twig frames that we cut apart and wired together into the desired dimensions.

Then I wired on 2 strands of pine garland – on the inner side and outer edge to create more fullness.

Next I applied a full garland with varied pine tips and pinecones.

Then I positioned the large, focal flowers.

Since the chocolate colors are a bit dark, I added some gold ribbon for some light background. I just cut it into strips and weave it in and out.

Then I added the velvet chocolate ribbon. It’s so beautiful in person; pictures just don’t show it well.

I wired in some shatterproof ornaments.

Also added some hot glue to them once they were attached with wire so they’ll hold they’re position.

I found these gold tipped pine branches and cut them apart so I could just use touches of gold.


Then it’s just a matter of adding the finishing touches – berries, twigs. I added the red berries because the client’s door is red.

Different, isn’t it? I love the colors. I’ll post pics of her beautiful Christmas tree later.

Colleen

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