How To Make A Pussy Willow Spring Wreath
How To Make a Pussy Willow Spring Wreath: easy tutorial on how to use a grapevine wreath base and create a beautiful pussy willow wreath for spring.
A few weeks ago I made this pretty spring pussy willow wreath out of some pussy willows I found growing near my house, and I wanted to share with you how easy it is to make beautiful spring wreaths from pussy willows. The warmer weather brings out the pussy willows in the spring season. They tend to grow in wet areas. Depending on where you live the pussy willows may still be out, or you can purchase them for this project. It does take quite a few to make it, but it’s really easy to put together, and looks so amazing. It’s the perfect front door wreath to welcome spring and chase away any lingering winter gloom. I love seeing this cheerful welcome home on my door in springtime.
Pussy Willow Wreath Materials:
To make this DIY pussy willow gorgeous wreath you’ll need,
- pussy willows -I cut a whole garbage bag full of branches
- garden clippers
- wire
- wire cutters
- a grapevine wreath to use as a base
How To Make a Pussy Willow Wreath:
1. To make this wreath, you begin by cutting your pussy willows into short lengths, about a foot or less in length. You want them all to be around the same size.
2. Once you have them all cut down, divide your pile of pussy willow pieces into four groups, this will help you divide them evenly around the wreath, and not run out or have a lopsided wreath. Each pile should be enough to do a quarter section of your lovely wreath.
3. We choose a grapevine wreath to use as the base for this wreath. It works well because the twigs of pussy willows blend in well with the grapevine. This works better than an embroidery hoop, or foam wreath form, since they would show more and not blend in as well. You might even have an old wreath with a grapevine base that you can upcycle for this project. To begin adding the pussy willows to the base grapevine wreath form, gather a small pile of pussy willows and lay them on your wreath, and wrap floral wire around them to secure them to the wreath (it’s best to use a dark wire for this project like black, brown, or green so it blends into the background). Then, apply another small pile overlapping the first pile and continue to wrap with the wire. Work your way all the way around the grapevine wreath base. On the final few piles, make sure to tuck them under the branches of the first ones you added. Wire is the easiest way to secure the pussy willows, for a tight, even look with your final beautiful wreath.
4. If you like, you can embellish the finished wreath with a small nest, mini eggs, and some moss. It’s a lovely spring detail and perfect addition. I used wire to attach mine, but a hot glue gun would also be a great way to add it to your own spring wreath. You might even like to add some pretty flowers.
Also, be sure to create a little hanging hoop with the wire at the back of your new wreath before you tie it off, so you can easily hook your gorgeous spring wreath on a wreath hanger.
This wreath was really an easy project make, and turned out even nicer than I thought it would -love it when that happens. I’d say the skill level to create this low. It’s not difficult, just a little bit fiddly. This easy DIY spring wreath is a great addition to your own front door to great spring guests with the warmest welcome. This wreath will last a long time too, so you can bring it out year after year in the springtime.
I hung mine on my front door and added a few other fun details.
I planted my urn with some favorite spring flowers like spring bulbs and pansies, and used more pussy willows in the middle as a wonderful way to tie back to the new spring wreath. Colorful flowers are always a great way to add some bright colors for spring.
At the side I switched out the faux snow in the lanterns for the warm weather season with some moss and pinecones. Easter eggs would be a fun addition too.
And I added more pretty pansies because I love fresh flowers. The bunny is the perfect spring accessory and great idea too.
Bird Visitor
Along with my birdie that is.
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that a morning dove built a nest so quickly in my grapevine garland one afternoon that I didn’t have the heart to try to remove it once she started sitting on it. I think there must be some eggs in there since she sits there most of the day and night.
I’ve named her Gertrude, Gertie for short. She’s very quiet, keeps to herself, and doesn’t make a mess. All good qualities in a new neighbour.
Her nest is directly above the front door, but at least it goes with the spring decor! I think she must have been attracted to the new beautiful spring door wreath.
With a pretty new Spring Pussy Willow Wreath, life really is a party!
More Wreath Inspiration
You might also like our Mushroom Wreath here.
Also check out our Pampas Grass Wreath here.
You might also enjoy our Foraged Wreath here.
