Joyful Monday GPODers!
We will’t get via the vacation season with no have a look at Cherry Ong’s unbelievable handmade wreaths and ornamental swags. She has shared so lots of her superb designs through the years (Wreath Making with Cherry, Winter Wreath Making, Making Vacation Decor From the Backyard, Winter Wreaths and Preparations, and extra), but with every submission she reveals a brand new and galvanizing batch of mixtures. In the present day we’re wreaths and swags that Cherry made for her backyard and as presents final yr. In case you’re on the lookout for the superb winter decor she made this yr, take a look at Cherry’s Instagram: @cherry.ong
Components:
- Fraser fir (Abies fraseri, Zones 4–7) wreath base 22 inches in diameter
- Profusion beautyberry (Callicarpa bodinieri ‘Profusion’, Zones 5–8) berries from the backyard
- Eucalyptus parvifolia
On our entrance door
Components:
- Fraser fir wreath 22 inches
- Ceaselessly Goldy™ arborvitae (Thuja plicata ‘4EVER’, Zones 5–8) from the backyard
- Juniper berries
- Eucalyptus parvifolia, Zones 7–10
- Classic gold bells
- Classic gold ribbon
Cherry’s entrance door wreath is made much more spectacular with a pair of matching containers.
Second beautyberry wreath with callicarpa and daisy bush (Senecio greyi, Zones 5–8) foraged from the backyard.
Going for the gold right here with magnolia branches, foraged western purple cedar (Thuja plicata ‘Zebrina’, Zones 5–7), ilex berries, gold bells and gold ribbon.
Easy is finest. Solely three substances for this one: Gold jingle bells from IKEA, magnolia branches and eucalyptus tucked right into a premade Fraser hearth wreath 22 inches in diameter.
Darkish and stylish wreath for a good friend who loves horses.
Components:
- Laurustinus viburnum (Viburnum tinus, Zones 5–7) berries
- Silver greenback eucalyptus (Eucalyptus cinerea, Zones 8–11)
- Silver bells eucalyptus pods
- Black velvet ribbon
- Decoration of your alternative – my alternative for this reward was a cowboy boot
Closeup.
And a closeup of the attractive cowboy boot decoration on the wreath. I like that the boot just isn’t solely shiny and attention-grabbing, but additionally very Christmas-y!
Subsequent up is a Juniper berry decked with much more berries. Actually nice for the birds!
Components:
- Profusion beautyberry (foraged)
- Privet (Ligustrum vulgare and cvs., Zones 5–8) berries (foraged)
- Seeded eucalyptus
- Silver bell eucalyptus pods
- White branches
Now onto purple wreaths. This one options hypericum berries.
Components:
- Combined firs from discarded Christmas tree branches to make the bottom from scratch – 28 inch diameter wreath
- Magnolia branches
- Hypericum berries, purple, foliage eliminated
- Norway spruce (Picea abies, Zones 2–7) pinecones, foraged
- Seeded eucalyptus
One other purple wreath with ilex berries and wreath base from discarded Fraser fir branches.
Extra purple wreaths and swags for presents!
As talked about above, Cherry some fabulous swags alongside together with her huge assortment of wreaths. It is a excellent companion to the purple wreath immediately above.
And I completely adore these mini variations Cherry made! I’m undecided if this was the primary yr she made them or the primary time I’m seeing them, however they’re a shocking option to gown up any vacation reward.
One other lovely mini swag. I’ll positively be making a be aware to recollect this superb thought for subsequent yr!
And final however not the least what I assumed could be a enjoyable kissing ball with a Prosecco decoration hanging from the underside. I used Magic Marlot Japanese skimmia (Skimmia japonica ‘Magic Marlot’, Zones 6–9) from the backyard.
Thanks a lot for sharing your unbelievable creations once more, Cherry! Your designs simply out due any wreath or swag I’m capable of finding at shops. One among these years I’ll make the time to take your inspiration and create some wreaths of my very own.
Do you create vacation and winter decor from cuttings in your backyard? We’d like to see them! Whether or not you make a number of to hold round your private home or design them as presents like Cherry does, it’s all the time inspiring to see what reader’s are capable of create throughout this time of yr. Observe the instructions beneath to submit your photographs by way of e-mail, or ship me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.
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