Sunday, May 6, 2012

Fern Wreath

Now, that spring is well underway and we feel like we are into summer I made some changes on the front door.  I changed the nest wreath to a fern wreath.

I first took a 6 ft. artificial fern garland I purchased at a craft store and a 12-inch grapevine wreath.   
 
I clipped the garland to fit the wreath with my tin snips.

I used a burlap ribbon left over from Christmas decorations and fashioned a bow.
I used a pipe cleaner and created a hanger.

Here is the finished wreath.  You can shape the ferns as desired.  The wreath looks really nice on the front door because the front walk is lined with ferns this time of year.


 Sherry
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29 comments:

Susan @ Real Girl Designs said...

That is gorgeous, Sherry, and it looks relatively easy to make. Thanks for sharing!

Sarah said...

Sherry, this is a great idea. It looks wonderful. Actually both of these looks make me smile. You inspire me to try to find something for our front door.

Elna said...

Lovely work, me like *smile*.

Hugs
Elna

Anonymous said...

Hi Sherry! This is so pretty and delicate looking. Thanks for sharing with us how you did it!
Be a sweetie,
shelia ;)

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Very pretty Sherry! I love them both!

Debbiedoos said...

I absolutely love this Sherry!

Erin~Just*Grand said...

I love this wreath! I have the stuff to make it and now I am inspired to get to it! It's an even better combination than I was thinking of! Thanks for posting!

Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made said...

I really like this -- it's so clean and crisp looking and great because you can leave it up all summer as is or add to it -- love the burlap too.

Ann from On Sutton Place said...

This is stunning and so simple. I'm going this week and try to find a fern garland!

Susan said...

Very Very pretty!!

Anonymous said...

I love the natural look of you wreath, Sherry ~ very pretty. Using the cleaner for a hanger is a great tip too ~ I'll have to remember that one!

Martha said...

Oh I love it, Sherry! I'm going to have to make my own!

Sylvia said...

Very, very spring appropriate....and easy to made , Sherry. Thank you for the idea!

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Very pretty!!

hugs
Sissie

Sunny Simple Life said...

Oh so very lovely. I love the green and it's spring look. As always your photos are superb.

Anonymous said...

That is so simply pretty! We have so many ferns growing in our backyard and I am always on the lookout for how to utilize them. Even though yours isn't real, it looks real enough for me to gain a visual of how it would look if I used live ones:)

Hope you have a blessed week!

allisamazing said...

What a great wreath!

Pura Vida said...

Ooo I like them both

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Love your fern wreath, Sherry! I think it's the perfect touch for a Summer wreath!

Unknown said...

This is so perfect for summer..and I love your pretty burlap bow..it is wonderful. Have a great week ahead..

Savannah Granny said...

I really love your fern wreath. Sure says summer to me. Reminds me of woodland shade. Have a great week. xo, Ginger

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Joyce - Quilted Nest said...

Love it - do you think it will last long?

Unknown said...

I love the simplicity of the green ferns with burlap...just lovely!

bj said...

This looks really great..I need to make a new one, too.

farmhouse-story said...

i LOVE this:)

Erica (Irene) said...

Love this...just gorgeous. :-)

Cathy @ My 1929 Charmer said...

I love it, so simple so pretty. It looks lovely on your front door. Very naturally welcoming. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best.

Poppy @ With a Dash of Color said...

How pretty it looks with all the greens, a beautiful spring touch! Love both the wreaths:)Thanks for sharing such a lovely inspiration,Sherry!Hugs,Poppy