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Wreaths basically come in 7 different forms. Let me name them for you. The list goes like this- Straw, Styrofoam, Nito, Grapevine, Special Wire Clamp Style Wreath Forms, Box Wired wreaths and finally the traditional Oasis Wet Foam Wreaths. This is the basic list though the wreaths just mentioned may be made in variations of shapes and sizes. 

Once you begin to prepare for any of these wreaths you have to remember that there are three delicate sets of directives you need to follow while making a wreath on three characteristically different wreath bases.  Whichever wreath you make, if you want to see it end at an appreciative tone with a pleasing design then you need to follow the three tier process of Line, Focal and Filler.

Now let’s make a wreath with a Straw Hay Base.

• To start with it’s the first step,

Line: You need to make a hanging loop at the back of the wreath. Chop a few heather stems into little pieces each 2”-3” in length. Now take a glue gun and place two points to the right and three points to the left. Make distinctive marks.  Next reel the lengths well.

• Next step 2,

Focal: Take a black-eyed Susan stem and cut it into a few equal pieces each 5” long. Put some hot glue on the twigs and place them on the base following the shape of the wreath you have decided on.

• Finally step 3,

Filler: Last but not the least you need to cut the field flower stems as well into 5” long twigs and arrange them to fill up the entire base. That’s it!

Now let’s make a wreath with a grapevine base. Again the same three steps,

·        Step 1, Line:  Craft a lynching loop. Take a common ivy garland and break it up into equal 7” long pieces. Now place them on the wreath base with hot glue.

·        Step 2, Focal: Take some tiger lily stems and cut them into 2” pieces. Again glue them around the wreath where ever you please.

·        Step 3, Filler:  Finally use some small flowers to fill up the gaps all around the lilies in perfect match.   

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Flowers fit in very easily with all occasions may it be a birthday party, a wedding, an anniversary or even a dear one’s funeral. I wonder since when did this practice start but still just think flowers for a funeral, how thoughtful, isn’t it?

Sending flowers to a funeral shows the intensity of care and concern that one nurtures for fellow humans.  Sympathy wreaths for purposes of memorial and remembrance persist to gain in regard and popularity. They offer a considerate gift that can be kept in commemoration. Sending a bunch or bouquet of Sympathy Flowers and gifts during a difficult time are kind tokens of your thoughts and feelings since a lot of the times flowers are capable of conveying what words cannot. They miraculously help you express your compassionate feelings without even uttering a word.

You can pick anything from a wreath to a sconce or swag or dish gardens or arrangements; which ever you think is appropriate for the occasion or that which appeals you most. Some of the wreaths, which you may like to consider, are fresh bloom wreaths with roses and carnations, Fuji mums and chrysanthemums. These flowers just look great when arranged in the form of a garland around the wreath. You can go for a nice combination of blossoms and foliage creating a unique memorial herbal wreath that will make an enduring and soothing gift in times of sorrow. Unlike wreath arrangements, sprays are especially intended to be viewed from one side and look their best when arranged on an easel or laid on top of the casket. As sprays are customarily displayed during the service, they need to be consisting of very choosy and sleek colors. You may also put a card within conveying all your love and affection thereby healing the loss thereby paying your concluding commiseration and reverence to your dear one.

Sending a memorial wreath is a truly sympathetic gesture in the first place and you can crown the effect one step further if you try making it yourself. Believe me it is real easy. But that will be explained to you in another detailed article in the crafts section. For now you just need to know that you always don’t need to buy wreaths, you can very well make them at home.    

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