Winter is a calming time of year in the piney woods. There
is a mix of brown shades from light to dark that speak a beautiful silence. Pinecones and needles cover our ground in mass quantities,
and they stay moist where they lay.
I tend to gravitate towards the cones from fall through winter for wreath projects because they have a bold texture. They are the centerpiece of our landscape and remind me that
beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
To Make a Winter Wreath
So recently I went out to gather natural material to make a
winter wreath. I came up with five items; each one offered a shade of brown that I blended with a bit of green
moss.
Gathered Materials:
- Dried pinecones with dark brown undertones.
- Sun dried pine needles in a lighter brown shade.
- Pine sticks from broken branches.
- Green moss from rotting wood had a touch of gray that pulled everything together.
- A few pin shaped leaves just because I needed something soft.
Warm and Calm for Winter
I was looking to make something warm and calm for winter because
that is how I have been feeling. These
colors offered that vibe in addition to reflecting our environment.
This wreath was hot glued together in just an hour and I was
relatively happy with the results. I
wondered how many other people continue enjoying the natural wonders of a
simple pinecone while they wait for spring.
As I went for that walk to gather these items, I was thinking how neat to see what is happening right beneath my feet.
A good idea can present itself in so many ways and with this project it was a combination of shades and texture that came together in such a
simply way. I must say I am hooked on
pine needle sprigs.
What are you making this winter season to bring a sense of calm to your living space? Perhaps something like this wreath might be fun for your winter space.
Encouraging goodness,
Carole West
You may also enjoy this fall wreath in addition to a natural Christmas wreath.