Hello my sweet followers, today I’m taking part in a DIY Challenge hosted by my friend Terrie from Decorate and More with Tip. Terrie thanks for hosting another challenge.
Wasn’t Christine’s wreath from CDS Country Living wreath beautiful?
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Our challenge this month is creating a grapevine wreath of any size..
Lucky for me, I had everything I needed, I always have grapevine wreaths in my office. The lavender I purchased last summer and the ribbon I purchased years back from Ballard, win, win $0!
Decorating a grapevine wreath is pretty simple, a glue gun isn’t necessary but if you feel more comfortable gluing by all means go ahead. The stems of lavender slip into the wreath and the grapevine holds them securely, not much easier.  As you will see I was going to add some seeded eucalyptus in the beginning and changed my mind.Â
Grapevine wreaths are great to use when decorating for adding texture to your home as are books and baskets.
I used wire cutters and snipped each branch to place them one at a time between the vines. I used five branches per end, this keeps the odd number theory for decorating. For our French/ French Country home I wanted a more sparse look, it adds a simplistic and rustic look, love mixing rustic with elegant.
Next, I used French script wire edged ribbon I mentioned I had on hand. I love this ribbon and sadly it’s getting to the end, I will have to search for a replacement down the road.
I got my inspiration for my bow from my mom, she loved scarves and had an entire drawer full. She liked tying them in her hair in a similar fashion as my bow, swept to one side with a knot. Do any of you ladies out there remember?
I know I have a picture of my mom wearing her scarf similar to this but couldn’t find the exact picture. Here’s a reference SOURCE
Here’s the wreath hanging on our laundry room door. I hope this inspires you to try making a grapevine wreath.
I want to thank Terrie again for hosting. Now let’s see what beautiful wreath Teresa from Through a Vintage Door has created.
Great minds think alike my friend! I just LOVE lavender and your arrangement along with the bow is just beautiful.
Great minds is right. Loved your wreath!Thanks,Cindy
So pretty! I love the shape of this wreath. And of course… Lavender is one of my fav’s. Great job!
Lavender is everywhere in our home. Great doing the challenge with you again Thanks,Cindy
Lavender is one of my fav flowers! Your wreath turned out beautifully!
Lavender is my favorite it’s all over our home Thanks,Cindy
Your wreath is lovely. Love the lavender and the script ribbon. It seems we are lovely cooking and crafting more. Continue to be safe.
Hi Linda,I’m always painting something.  It’s a tough time for all. Creating helpmate get through Thanks,Cindy
I like seeing all of the different shapes and sizes of everyone’s wreaths!
The ribbon is perfect with the lavender. Such a French country feel!!
Thanks Pamela Thanks,Cindy
So pretty! I love that ribbon! The shape of your wreath is so unique. I love it!
I just love that your mom was your inspiration for the bow. How fun! It came out so beautiful. Simple and elegant.
Your wreath turned out lovely!
So pretty, Cindy. I love that your mom was your inspiration. That makes me smile and think of my own mom…and that’s always nice.
I think of her always. After 26 years I miss her so much
The lavendar and the beautiful ribbon look perfect together! Good job!
I can’t wait for my lavender to come up this year, it’s one of my favorites. This wreath is lovely, thank you for sharing!
So pretty! I love this ribbon!
Very nice wreath. I love lavender and the French script ribbon is perfect.