What is a Foraged Wreath?
With March behind us, it’s safe to say Spring is finally in full bloom. One of the best parts about lake living in the Spring is the florals and greenery, making Spring the perfect time to get crafty. If you like DIYs or art projects, or if you love the lake lifestyle, this one is for you! Keep reading to learn how to craft the perfect foraged wreath for your lake home.
A foraged wreath screams Spring. Not only do you get to add your personal flare to your home with goods and materials collected right from your yard, garden, or shoreline, but it’s also a great way to spend more time with nature. Being outside and being in nature are known to aid in stress relief and mindfulness. Luckily, because you live on the lake, there’s plenty to do and find outside! That includes foraging. Making a foraged wreath is a good way to reuse and recycle goods in a unique, trendy way. This can be great to take on as a solo project and even better to involve your friends and family! With the world as your oyster, try to think outside the box and create something you never thought you would.
Inspiration
One of the many benefits of lakeside living includes easy access to foraged goods and materials. Materials like pinecones, flowers, stems, dried fruits or vegetables, or even leaves and roots can all be used to spruce up your home. When starting your project, it’s best to go into it with a different perspective. Try finding materials to find beauty in that you wouldn’t necessarily reach for. Or, you could try something totally new by upscaling materials. A few inspirations to draw from include pinecone flowers and dried fruit garlands. These can be quick and easy while adding fragrance to your home as well as bringing an interesting style element to your piece.
Assembly
The trickiest part of this DIY is the assembly process and even that is easy! Before you start, you will need to ensure that you have a wire frame, gardening clippers or scissors, green wire, or something else to tie the foraged materials to the frame, and last but not least, you will need your foraged materials! If wanted, glue could suffice for the wire, though the wire will ensure a tighter hold and allow for a longer wreath life.
As said, assembly is quite easy. Follow these three simple steps for a successful foraged wreath!
- First, piece together bundles of flowers, stems, and other foraged goods or greenery.
- We suggest using the bigger pieces first, as they take up the most space and will be harder to adjust when the wreath is fuller.
- Next, you will need to use either wire or some form of string to tie the bundles onto the frame.
- It is a rule of thumb to separate each bundle by an inch or so to ensure a full wreath. This will also make the wreath appear more symmetrical.
- Do this until the entire frame is covered.
- Lastly, it is time to add the special touches.
- Use flowers, pinecones, etc. to fill in the empty spots.
Wreath Care
Taking care of your wreath is as simple as can be. Either you can choose to leave it alone as is, or you can periodically mist your wreath. If properly taken care of, a foraged wreath can last several months. Of course, this depends on the climate and temperature of your home. Wreaths in warmer climates tend to not last as long as those in colder climates. Similarly so, wreaths placed indoors tend to not last as long or tend to dry out faster.
A tip for wreath care to pay attention to in the beginning is the care of your cut stems and greenery. By immediately placing the cut stems in a bucket of water, you are preserving the wreath. Doing this allows for excess water to be absorbed before the assembly of the wreath. As we know, all living things need water to survive, so this is an easy and effective step to take. While doing so, make sure to aim the water towards the back end of the wreath or towards the cut ends of the stems.
As you can see, making a foraged wreath is a fun and easy way to add a personal touch of your lake home to your decor. Whether you choose to make something new or make something you know you’ll love, you are sure to spruce up your home!