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August 20, 2011

Hydrangea Wreath







Today I was browsing Ucreate....one of my favorites sites for creative ideas when I saw this wreath from Viv & Company....




Well....I fell in love with that wreath.  The only problem???  Vanessa admits that the wreath is a little pricey because she uses faux flowers.


But then I remembered that I have some of these in my yard...




So I dove into my craft bin and found this wreath that I made and then hid for St. Patrick's Day.....




Reasons for hiding wreath are obvious....it was UGLY!  Another one of my "oops!" ideas!  So I cut some stems of hydrangea, grabbed my glue gun and started ripping apart the wreath...


Then, I ended up not even gluing the stems.....I just wedged them between the pieces of my wreath and rearranged until it was symmetrical.




And I am loving the result!



Now.....I'm not sure what's going to happen as these dry.  The best hydrangeas that I ever dried were by accident.  I cut them, forgot about them and ended up leaving them for a month or so and they looked great!



I'm hoping that this happens with the wreath.  Viv from The V Spot suggests drying hydrangeas like  this.


Hopefully, a week from now my wreath still looks like this....





I'll let you know....



Update:  I'm updating this to say that it worked!!  The flowers have dried perfectly on my front door and it is as pretty today as the day I first put it together!
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40 comments:

  1. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeAugust 20, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    You should take day-to-day photos so we can see what happens! I tried the method Vivien gave -- it didn't work for me . . . they just wilted and shriveled up. Oh well, I think drying is still the best method. I remember spraying dried flowers with hairspray to preserve them when I was a kid . . . wonder if that would work?

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  2. carol ann @http://carolannbychance.blogspot.com/August 20, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Beautiful! The green color looks great on your door, too:)

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  3. Vivienne @ the V SpotAugust 20, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    This looks fab! I'm curious to see how they dry too! :)

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  4. UnknownAugust 21, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    the wreath looks beautiful. i love these flowers!

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  5. Julia @ 551EastdesignAugust 21, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    Those are my favorite flowers EVER! I l love this!

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  6. UnknownAugust 21, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    That is beautiful! Great work and idea!

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  7. Lil Mama StuartAugust 22, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    beautiful first picture

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  8. Sweetwater StyleAugust 22, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I have a wreath like this that is 6 years old...yours is sure to last! Sometimes I dry my hydrangeas in water with a little glycerine added. The glycerine helps the blossoms dry without getting "crispy". Then the flowers don't crumble. Worth a try!
    Love your post.

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  9. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.August 22, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Hi Nicole! I love your hydrangea wreath ~ so pretty! I'm following along. Looking foeward to getting to know you!

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  10. Lina - Fancy Frugal LifeAugust 22, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Yours Is gorgeous!! Love it.. I did one last year (B4 Blog) in red fake hydrangea...it was expensive and one day it rained so bad the red bled onto the concrete and stained it! lol..

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  11. Nicole@Thrifty DecoratingAugust 23, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Hey all....just a quick update...they are drying perfectly! :)

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  12. Suzy MyersAugust 23, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Beautiful!!

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  13. CarolynAugust 23, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Gorgeous wreath! I love it.

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  14. JohnnieAugust 23, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    You and your lovely wreaths!

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  15. CandyAugust 25, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    I love this! I have some dried hydrangeas from my garden in my kitchen that look great. Our hydrangea bush had TONS of blooms this year so I think I may make a wreath. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Modern Cameo

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  16. MadisonAugust 25, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Oh my! My recent love of hydrangeas means I absolutely ADORE this wreath. Thanks so much for sharing! Love love it! :)

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  17. Little City FarmAugust 25, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    That's awesome. Maybe an update picture of the dried version? It is gorgeous!!

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  18. JULIEAugust 25, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    beautiful! i'm totally doing this!!!! thanks

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  19. Natasha in OzAugust 25, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Wow, your wreath looks fabulous! I am waiting for summer to arrive here in Australia so my hydrangeas will start flowering. When they do I will be making a wreath like this for sure!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  20. ritajoy @harbourbreezeAugust 25, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I've been thinking about this ever since you posted it. In fact, you inspired me to pick some hydrangeas the other day and just plunk them into a vase - I thought perhaps they might dry beautifully. Hmm...they didn't! Tee Hee. I'm so glad yours are faring better than mine did.

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  21. UnknownAugust 26, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    It looks beautiful now! Love the green color against your door, too.

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  22. UnknownAugust 26, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Just thought I'd let you know that I pinned this!

    Happy Day,
    Jasey @ Jasey's Crazy Daisy

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  23. Cap CreationsAugust 26, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  24. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops}August 26, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    I LOVE your wreath! So beautiful! There is something about that lovely green that always catches my eye :) Great Job!

    visiting from French Country Cottage link party

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  25. LauraAugust 27, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    This looks so beautiful!!

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  26. Paula@SweetPeaAugust 27, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Beautiful! It's great that you were able to make this with flowers from your yard. I am tired of what's on my door right now and may try to make a version of your idea for my door today. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  27. MichelleAugust 28, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    I heart this wreath! Like, a lot! I LOVE hydraneas - they are one of my favorite flowers. Gorgeous wreath!!!

    Stopping by from The Weekend Wrap-Up :)

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  28. Nike@ChooseToThriveAugust 29, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    So pretty! I never thought of using the real deal. Looks just like the V & Co. one does!

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  29. JeanneAugust 29, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Thanks for this! I just cut my hydrangeas this weekend. Nice timing! over from DD.
    xo jeanne.
    www.beeskneesbungalow.com/

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  30. Jessa SmithAugust 29, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    This is just gorgeous! I love hydrangeas!

    ~Jessa
    www.jessajill.blogspot.com

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  31. Brandy J.August 30, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    I just found your blog and am your newest follower. I love this wreath. I'll take two. :)

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  32. Rose and HeatherAugust 30, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Gorgeous!
    We would love to have you come link up to our party, Crafty Lassie Tuesday.
    www.sewstylishboutique.blogspot.com
    We are having a giveaway! Hope to see you there :)
    Thanks!
    Heather & Rose

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  33. JennyAugust 30, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    So lovely! I love it!

    Jenny
    http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.com

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  34. MandyAugust 30, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Nicole - followed you over from My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia. Thank you for sharing your hydrangea wreath! It's gorgeous. Heading out to my yard to get my dried ones before the gardener comes tomorrow.

    www.projectqueen.org

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  35. Ashlee@CapernaumHomeAugust 31, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Ooooo pretty, hydrangeas are my favorite. Will be doing this soon!

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  36. Linda@Coastal CharmSeptember 1, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    This is my favorite flower...so you know I love it!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  37. The Corson CottageSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Very cute!!! I'm heading out to my hydrangea bush right now to make my own! I stopped by from Thrifty Decor Chick link party.

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  38. Designed by Dawn NicoleDecember 30, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    I adore hydrangeas! I love, love, love this wreath! So pretty and Springy! :)

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  39. silkflowersFebruary 17, 2012 at 4:07 AM

    Amazing wreath. I love this !

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  40. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    For those with plans towards hydranga wreath making...try to pick them when they are somewhat dry to the touch like paper that way they will dry easy and last longer
    hair spray is not as good as picking a little later, September/October
    you will be glad you did.

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