Magnolia Wreath

Magnolia wreaths have always been popular in the South. However us northerners are being lured by the dark glossy beauty of the two-tone magnolia leaf (the back of each leaf is brown). Making a wreath using just the leaves with a simple ribbon creates a look that is fresh and sophisticated.

• Start with a pre-made wire base or create your own using heavy-gauge wire.
• Cut the magnolia leaves from the branch.
• Wire small clusters of 3-4 leaves together.
• Wire the individual bunches of leaves onto the wire wreath form, making sure to overlap them so that their stems dont show.
• Spray your wreath with artists fixative or hair spray, and hang it on a wall or door.