How to make a vine wreath

Regardless of the type of vine you choose, the principal of making a vine wreath is the same.
Here I am using honeysuckle vine and making a mini wreath.

1. The target.
A honeysuckle vine growing on the fence in my back yard. So convient.

2.Upclose of the vines I will be collecting.

3. Another up close. Just to show this really in honeysuckle. Are'nt the flowers pretty

4. Pinch the vines off with your fingernail or a knife or scissors, it's your choice

5. Strip the leaves off the vines, just remember your work space, because you will have to clean up the mess, unless you do it outdoors which I highly recommend.

6. Here I used a vitamin bottle as a form to make the wreath.

7. Slide the wreath off the form by holding opposite sides and pulling gently.

8. After removing the wreath I inserted a second vine to use as a wrapping vine.

9. Begin wrapping the wrapping vine in and out of the wreath, using an over and through method.

10. Tuck the end of the vine under one of the loops to finish it off.

11. Allow your wreath to dry and you are ready to decorate.

And that's how you go about making a simple vine wreath. The longer your vines are the less you will need to complete a wreath the size you want. Here I was able to pull long vines and only need one to make the body of the wreath and one to use as a wrapping.

I usually make 25-50 at a time when I start making them for my craft projects, because I make a project of doing them. They will keep for years as they are, but you can seal them with clear spray paint if you choose. 

Just learning

As you all know I am just learning this blogging stuff so just hold on, and I will be adding pictures and info.

One of the first things I would like you do is give a quick list of some of the things I want to do on this blog.

work that is easily done, so that everyone can follow
make a wreath, garland and accessories from grapevine
pine cones, nuts and other long lasting nature items
natural items for decorations
fall decorating ideas
Christmas Ideas
Indoors and Out- using items you already have on hand
The CubbieHole (it ranks in the top 10 of scariest places on Earth) Ha Ha

thanks for living in my 'dash'

Cubbie

Crafting in Trenton

Hey everybody,

First let me say a few words about blessings. I have so many good things in my life, even though things are tight with us, just like everyone else, we are not going hungry and the bills are getting paid.  God has a hand in what we do and the lives we lead. I will not be spouting gospel at you all the time, but when it's needed, or God tells me it's time, I will be sharing whatever I am led to share.  Ok.

So remember these few words of wisdom (ok, so I 'borrowed' the idea, but worded it myself)

Life is not about the date your are born, nor the date that you die: 

Life is about the 'dash' in between.

This blog is not mean to be a "Bitching Post" for myself or for those who I hope will enjoy this blog. If you have a problem, please feel free to contact me at cubbieholecrafts@gmail.com.

Now. 

I just wanted to let everyone know that I have finally decided that blogging is how I wanted to go about sharing my ideas, regarding --- crafts, decorations and other such stuff.

As a crafter, I will still have things that I will be making for sale, or classes that I will be teaching, but at least I will tell you where to find me.LOL

While I do like recycling and enjoy working with natural materials, I am kinda funny about stuff I think is tacky.... no offense to anyone.  There are things that, to me are just ugly and crudgy looking and then there is stuff that I like, but would not want to have in my home. That being said, please feel free to comment on anything (except to tell me my stuff is tacky!!! LOL)

There is no telling what I might decide to get into and I will give you fair warning.... with me you may never know what "season" it really is. Sometime I start thinking about Christmas ideas in March... there in never any telling what will happen in this blog... so hold onto you britches it just might get to be a wild ride.

Thank You all for living in my 'Dash'.


Cubbie