My front door looked bare when I removed my Christmas wreath so I decided to make a quick and easy floral gypsophila wreath to brighten up my home for January. Gypsophila dries out really nicely, so the wreath should last a long time without water; it’s also a budget-friendly flower that’s easy to get hold of (they often sell large bunches in supermarkets for a few pounds). This wreath can be hung on your front door, or even inside your home for an attractive home decor feature.
To make this wreath you will need:
- 1 wire wreath base
- Floristry wire
- Scissors
- 3-4 bunches of gypsophila
- String
- Decorative ribbon (optional)
To start, tie a piece of string to one part of the wreath base. This is what you will use to attach your wreath to your door (or on a wreath hook) and it marks the top point of your wreath.
Next, attach the end of the floristry wire from your roll to one edge of the circular wreath base, making sure that it’s securely fastened and won’t pull away. Do not cut the florist wire, as it’s easier to build up the gypsophila bunches on the wreath base by winding the wire roll around in your hand.
Take four stems of gypsophila and group them together, cutting the stems down about 5-8cm from the flower heads. I found it was easier to group my bunches and lay them out ready before starting to make the wreath