My Wreath Evolution

Wreaths aren't very big here in my country. We only have wreaths during Christmas. So when I first started checking out craft blogs, I was a little surprised to see that other people have wreaths for all seasons and occasions. The concept was new to me but I liked the idea of a non-Christmas wreath though. 

Let's rewind to a few years ago, before I discovered the joy of crafting. This mess was my first attempt at making a Christmas wreath. 

And see the wall behind it (it's the wall beside our staircase) was so empty except for our wedding portrait which, at the time, was the only item we have framed in our entire house. 

With all the inspiration I see on other blogs, I decided to try making a new wreath:

I have several of those wood wreath forms from old Christmas wreaths I found in a cabinet in our house when I moved in after my husband and I got married. I removed the old ribbons and other trim and kept the wreaths. I still have 3 more of those I think. I simply spray painted it white and added the flowers. It didn't turn out how I pictured it in my head (for one, I didn't have enough of those smaller flowers) but it was a good 'first' try (technically, second, but I am not counting the first one, haha).

Oh and the wall behind it, I now have a gallery of frames... no clear photo though, but you can see a little behind the wreath. Maybe next time.

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