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Woodland wreath for a rustic style holiday

Holidays, How to: Easy project ideas

Woodsy wreaths from the forest

Use a common, but surprising material to make a unique wreath or centerpiece.  This wreath can be for a festive Christmas holiday or tailored for anytime of the year.

Lichen wreath

Lichen wreath

Lichens are abundant in many parts of the country so why not go with a rustic woodsy look for a holiday or anytime wreath for your home, shed or cabin?  Lichen, moss, bark and other natural elements are long lasting and create memories of a camping trip or hike in the woods. All you need is a vine wreath form, your natural lichen, hot glue and gun, scissors, ribbon and a few ornaments if it’s a holiday theme.

As you’ll see, you can also attach some succulent rosettes or add twigs.

 

Collect fallen lichen

Collect fallen lichen

In Autumn, you can find lichen fallen on the ground under pine trees.  Or order ready packaged moss below.

Gather supplies

Gather supplies

 

Begin gluing with hot glue

Begin gluing with hot glue gun

 

Trim stragglers

Trim stragglers

 

Glue bark showing or not

Glue bark on the reverse side, showing or not

 

Finished and ready to decorate

Finished and ready to decorate

 

Where to hang it now

Where to hang it now

 

Rustic and woodsy

Rustic and woodsy

 

Complete with a blue-green bow and vintage ornaments

Complete with a blue-green bow and vintage ornaments

 

Two more ideas:

Lichen wreath by Flora Grubb via Sunset

Lichen wreath by Flora Grubb via Sunset Magazine

 

Twig and lichen centerpiece

Twig and lichen centerpiece

So, what rustic and natural elements can you find to use in a fun wreath project or outdoor centerpiece?

If you need moss:

Lichen or Reindeer mossLichen or Reindeer moss 

Robin flying

Tags | lichen wreath, natural garden elements, reindeer moss wreath, woodsy wreaths
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  • Myra at

    I love moss and lichen and collect it on walks.

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