I decided to start the fall season off right, with a new Magnolia wreath. In years pasted I have gilded them and added stalks of wheat. But this year my choice was to go All natural.
I picked and washed a bucket full of Magnolia leaves & short branches. Towel dried them, then organized by size.
Found a couple of old "Spring" wreaths that had seen better days, and dis-mantled them so I could use the grape vine wreath.
The Grape vine wreath works perfect, because it allows you to "tuck" in the leaves and branches. Another tick I use, is to make a "pool" of glue and then dip the leaves in it. Makes it much easier to stick them where I want. On the placement of the leaves- some I let the green side show, choosing to have most of the copper side up, to give it that fall feel.
The Grape vine wreath works perfect, because it allows you to "tuck" in the leaves and branches. Another tick I use, is to make a "pool" of glue and then dip the leaves in it. Makes it much easier to stick them where I want. On the placement of the leaves- some I let the green side show, choosing to have most of the copper side up, to give it that fall feel.
I think they turned out great. I probably saved myself about $50 {just saw one in a store the other day for a little more than that.}
I'm just going to let them dry naturally- {I have heard of placing the cut branches in glycerin to let them soak it up. I think that takes around a month.}
I'm just going to let them dry naturally- {I have heard of placing the cut branches in glycerin to let them soak it up. I think that takes around a month.}
The magnolias are gorgeous! I love their vibrant colors. They look great around the trees by your door. You do awesome work!
Posted by: Marilyn | September 02, 2008 at 04:54 PM
you all ways do a good
Posted by: Justus Anderson | September 02, 2008 at 09:34 PM
Wow...I LOVE that wreath...it turned out great!! The magnolia leaves also look fabulous around the topiary!
Posted by: Darlene | September 03, 2008 at 08:45 AM
This wreath if gorgeous! I just love those magnolia leaves. Will it dry and then you can keep it?
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Posted by: Shelia | September 03, 2008 at 09:01 AM
Gorgeous! Love it :)
Posted by: Liz | September 03, 2008 at 09:06 AM
Love the magnolia leaf wreath! I may have to try that out myself :).
Blessings,
Stacey
Posted by: Stacey @ The Blessed Nest | September 03, 2008 at 09:08 AM
Wow, that is really gorgeous! Such a personal touch to make it yourself, SUPER NESTING!
Blessings & thanks again for sharing in the fun and encouraging others too, I appreciate your effort!
xo
Posted by: melissa @ the inspired room | September 03, 2008 at 10:54 AM
I LOVE magnolia trees. When I lived in Dallas, they were everywhere. The flowers and leaves are simply gorgeous. Your projects look great.
Posted by: cameo | September 03, 2008 at 11:06 AM
they look really great, i need to get something made up for fall, that would be fun!
Posted by: heidi | September 03, 2008 at 11:56 AM
Looks wonderful!
Posted by: pam | September 03, 2008 at 01:42 PM
Oh that looks just beautiful! My mom has a magnolia tree....I may whack a few branches!!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Posted by: Stephanie | September 03, 2008 at 02:25 PM
love your wreaths! the magnolia around your topiaries was a wonderful idea!
Posted by: Nicole @ The Graves | September 03, 2008 at 02:27 PM
This turned out amazing. Wow, I love those magnolias around the planters. Great idea and beautiful pictures. Thank you for this beautiful post.
Blessings,
Debbie
Posted by: DebbieCalif | September 03, 2008 at 04:15 PM
That is beautiful. I wish we had magnolia around here. Thanks for the Fall inspiration!
Posted by: kennalyn | September 03, 2008 at 09:43 PM
I love this idea!!!! I am looking forward to using items from my yard and garden for decorating.
Your site is awesome. I was looking through your event photos. Did you do all of those? I love that someone else goes all out for a 2 year old's birthday party. My friends think I'm nuts when I decorate to the hilt for parties. But I just can't help it:-)
Posted by: Amy from Texas | September 04, 2008 at 11:38 AM
That looks gorgeous and seems so easy! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Celly B | September 05, 2008 at 03:30 AM
I need to plant a tree of my own right away!
Posted by: Cindy Morphy | September 05, 2008 at 06:42 AM
Great idea and beautiful too!
Happy Fall :)
rue
Posted by: rue | September 05, 2008 at 01:33 PM
I so love this! Magnolia leaves are one of my favorites. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Jill | September 06, 2008 at 04:04 AM
Gorgeous work!!!! Just beautiful!
Posted by: Jeanne | September 09, 2008 at 03:25 PM