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
and 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.
I am wondering, what are you making this winter season to bring a sense of calm to your living space?
I have been in the process of also gathering vines to make additional wreaths for my new Etsy shop. They will be available in March and I am excited for you to see what is coming.
In the meantime, think about adding a sense of calm to your winter space using natural pinecones.
Be the good,
Carole West
You may also enjoy this fall wreath in addition to a natural Christmas wreath.
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