Since it was chilly and windy outside, I decided to bring the hydrangea bloom inside to work on the wreath. I sprayed them with hair spray then added a couple of coats of Glimmer Mist in a Limited Edition Color of Mallard. I am a crafter and scrapbooker so I had the Glimmer Mist and decided to give it a try on the hydrangea blooms. I didn't think the hydrangeas grabbed the color like I had hoped but it was worth a try. There is surely some spray that florists use that would have worked better.
I tied on the first couple of blooms with wire but quickly decided I could just wrap the pine branches around the stems of the blooms. You can see a couple blooms added in the picture below.
I continued adding the blooms to the entire wreath to get the affect I was looking for. Looks like I need to add a few more to finish. You can see how the sun is shining through the windows on the wreath.
Next I made a few ribbon picks using some peacock blue ribbon tied to extra pieces of the stems of the hydrangea. Next, I added a glittered magnolia stems from Michael's and soon my wreath was finished. That more sun shinning on the right side of the wreath making a little glare on the wreath.
Wow that was a small project but was a bit messy. I had a really big mess on the floor to clean up. Hope you can stop back by to see my Aqua Christmas Mantel and Aqua Christmas Tablescape. Watch my sidebar for links - Judy.
PS: I don't think I will be able to store this wreath for next year, maybe I'll just remove the magnolia glittered stems and use it for Spring. It's so fragile.
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Judy, your wreath is beautiful! The colors are perfect for your holiday decor. You did a wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteYour wreath is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Beautiful wreath. I have dried my hydrangea and arranged them in with artificial greenery in baskets beroe. I have to try this.
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Your wreath is so pretty. I keep saying every year, I will dry my hyrdrangeas. I forget or get busy.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a place for blue...but your wreath sure is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI don't have a place for blue...but your wreath sure is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHydrangeas have been my favorite flower for as long as I can remember...your wreath is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow...that wreath is gorgeous...Hydrangeas are my all time favorite!!....beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteJudy, this wreath is gorgeous. I love the colors of the hydranhea and the ribbon. Just a stunner.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Judy, I lov the hydrangea wreath..very pretty! Thank you for linking to the Open House party and Happy Holidays.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful wreath! I'd like to pin it to my wreath board directly from your site. I love everything you do!
ReplyDeleteKaren