Grapevines make an attractive and natural base for this welcoming wreath. Begin shaping the vines soon after cutting. If you do need to store them for more than a day before using them, remove the leaves and soak the vines for several hours before beginning the wreath to make them more pliable.

Materials

Grape vines

Decoration such as moss, baby’s breath, etc.

Florist tape

1.  Cut several lengths of vine, keeping them as long as you can manage. remove the leaves, but don’t trim the tendrils.

2.  Start with the thicker end of the vine and form a circle. Then begin coiling a second circle, winding and twisting it around the first. Continue until you are almost at the end of the vine and then wind the end around and around, using the vine tendrils or florist tape to secure the end. Add additional vines, winding them around the first circle and tucking the ends into the center.

3.  Add moss, baby’s breath, yarrow, ferns, feathers, decorative grasses, ribbon, etc. tuck the ends into the vines and use florist tape as needed for added security.

Dried or silk flowers, pine cones, and fruit can all be used to decorate your wreath.