Valley Homes and Style - Winter Wreath 101... & Centerpiece

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Winter Wreath 101...
Designed by Theresa Goetz at Panhandle Floral and Gift

Silver Ice Wreath:

You will need:
A wreath with clear "ice"
4 yards of ribbon or a created bow
3 large snowflake ornaments
5 small snowflake ornaments
1 yard of fishing line
Hot glue gun or glue pot

Step One:
Glue bow on the left center side of the wreath

Step Two:
Add 1 large snowflake ornament above the bow.
Add 1 large snowflake ornament below the bow.
Add in 3 small snowflakes.

Step Three:
At three different lengths attach 3 pieces of fishing wire.
Add remaining snowflake ornaments.

To celebrate Valentine's Day:
Add 3 red heart picks!!

& Centerpiece
This winter centerpiece looks perfect as a pair on a buffet or mantle. Or use a single centerpiece for the dining or coffee table!

You will need:
6"-8" floral pot or container
1/3 block of floral foam
handful of birch sticks or twigs
18" of green garland
5 to 6 pieces of silk or fresh fruit
Hot glue gun or glue pot

Step One:
Glue the floral foam into the pot or container

Step Two:
Tightly grasp the handful of sticks or twigs and firmly place them in the foam

Step Three:
Add the garland piece around the stems of the sticks and cover up any visible floral foam

Step Four:
Glue on the fruit

Voila!
You have the perfect centerpiece to take your decorating theme until spring.