Comfortable Monday GPODers!
We will’t get by way of the vacation season and not using a take a look at Cherry Ong’s unimaginable handmade wreaths and ornamental swags. She has shared so lots of her wonderful designs through the years (Wreath Making with Cherry, Winter Wreath Making, Making Vacation Decor From the Backyard, Winter Wreaths and Preparations, and extra), but with every submission she reveals a brand new and provoking batch of mixtures. Right now we’re wreaths and swags that Cherry made for her backyard and as items final 12 months. In case you’re in search of the wonderful winter decor she made this 12 months, take a look at Cherry’s Instagram: @cherry.ong
Substances:
Fraser fir (Abies fraseri, Zones 4–7) wreath base 22 inches in diameter
Profusion beautyberry (Callicarpa bodinieri ‘Profusion’, Zones 5–8) berries from the backyard
Eucalyptus parvifolia
On our entrance door
Substances:
Fraser fir wreath 22 inches
Without end Goldy™ arborvitae (Thuja plicata ‘4EVER’, Zones 5–8) from the backyard
Juniper berries
Eucalyptus parvifolia, Zones 7–10
Classic gold bells
Classic gold ribbon
Cherry’s entrance door wreath is made much more spectacular with a pair of matching containers.
Second beautyberry wreath with callicarpa and daisy bush (Senecio greyi, Zones 5–8) foraged from the backyard.
Going for the gold right here with magnolia branches, foraged western pink cedar (Thuja plicata ‘Zebrina’, Zones 5–7), ilex berries, gold bells and gold ribbon.
Easy is greatest. Solely three components for this one: Gold jingle bells from IKEA, magnolia branches and eucalyptus tucked right into a premade Fraser fireplace wreath 22 inches in diameter.
Darkish and chic wreath for a good friend who loves horses.
Substances:
Laurustinus viburnum (Viburnum tinus, Zones 5–7) berries
Silver greenback eucalyptus (Eucalyptus cinerea, Zones 8–11)
Silver bells eucalyptus pods
Black velvet ribbon
Decoration of your selection – my selection for this reward was a cowboy boot
Closeup.
And a closeup of the gorgeous cowboy boot decoration on the wreath. I like that the boot just isn’t solely shiny and attention-grabbing, but in addition very Christmas-y!
Subsequent up is a Juniper berry decked with much more berries. Actually nice for the birds!
Substances:
Profusion beautyberry (foraged)
Privet (Ligustrum vulgare and cvs., Zones 5–8) berries (foraged)
Seeded eucalyptus
Silver bell eucalyptus pods
White branches
Now onto pink wreaths. This one options hypericum berries.
Substances:
Blended firs from discarded Christmas tree branches to make the bottom from scratch – 28 inch diameter wreath
Magnolia branches
Hypericum berries, pink, foliage eliminated
Norway spruce (Picea abies, Zones 2–7) pinecones, foraged
Seeded eucalyptus
One other pink wreath with ilex berries and wreath base from discarded Fraser fir branches.
Extra pink wreaths and swags for items!
As talked about above, Cherry some fabulous swags alongside together with her huge assortment of wreaths. This can be a good companion to the pink wreath immediately above.
And I completely adore these mini variations Cherry made! I’m unsure if this was the primary 12 months she made them or the primary time I’m seeing them, however they’re a surprising method to gown up any vacation reward.
One other lovable mini swag. I’ll undoubtedly be making a observe to recollect this wonderful concept for subsequent 12 months!
And final however not the least what I assumed can be a enjoyable kissing ball with a Prosecco decoration hanging from the underside. I used Magic Marlot Japanese skimmia (Skimmia japonica ‘Magic Marlot’, Zones 6–9) from the backyard.
Thanks a lot for sharing your unimaginable creations once more, Cherry! Your designs simply out due any wreath or swag I’m capable of finding at shops. One in all these years I’ll make the time to take your inspiration and create some wreaths of my very own.
Do you create vacation and winter decor from cuttings in your backyard? We’d like to see them! Whether or not you make a number of to hold round your private home or design them as items like Cherry does, it’s at all times inspiring to see what reader’s are capable of create throughout this time of 12 months. Observe the instructions under to submit your pictures through e mail, or ship me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.
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