Rectangular Leafy Wreath

Rectangular Leafy Wreath from Better Homes and Gardens:

Leaf wreaths are sold in craft and decorating stores, yet it's easy to make your own. See instructions and tips below.



Materials

• Styrofoam wreath form (or a wire form)


• Sheet mossU-shaped florist's pinsFlorist's wire


• Hot-glue gunPreserved fall leaves


• Fall ornament (optional)

Instructions

1. Create a wreath hanger at the top of the wreath using sturdy wire wrapped around the form and bent into a hanging loop.


2. Cover a Styrofoam wreath form with sheet moss using U-shaped pins to attach the moss. (On a wire form, wrap thin florist's wire all the way around the wreath to secure the moss.)


3. Next, use U-shaped pins or dabs of hot glue to attach preserved or artificial leaves all around the wreath.


4. If desired, hang a pumpkin ornament in the center.