How to Make a Mini Grapevine Succulent Wreath
How to Make a Grapevine Succulent Wreath
Creating a mini grapevine succulent wreath is one of the easiest wreaths to make. Whether you use live succulents, faux succulents, or a mix of both, you can craft a stunning grapevine wreath perfect for gifts, ornaments, present toppers, place settings, and so much more!
The great thing is, you can gather most of the materials right from your garden, a local craft store, or even the dollar store. We are lucky enough to pick the succulents straight from our backyard. I started growing them about 10 years ago. They are perfect for so many home decor projects!
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Materials
3 Inch Grapevine wreath
Hot Glue and Glue Gun (I love my cordless one!)
Moss and/or Greenery
Real Succulents or Faux Succulents
Choosing Your Grapevine Wreath Base
I love a wild grapevine wreath or a homemade grapevine wreath made from wild grapevines that gives your project a natural look. Using wild grape vines, wisteria frutescens, lonicera spp, or Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) can give you different textures and colors. If you’re collecting vines yourself, the best time to harvest them is during the growing season when the vines are flexible. Avoid using an old vine that might crack or break. OR you can buy them online or a craft store.
Preparing the Wreath
Once you have your grapevine wreath base, inspect the entire wreath for any loose or rough areas. Trim the vine’s end with wire cutters, if needed. Sometimes, a short vine can be tucked in the opposite direction to secure the shape. A short stem from a live plant or succulent cutting can also be placed into the wreath for a more natural effect. Since we’re dealing with tiny wreaths today, you shouldn’t have to fuss too much.
Attaching Succulents
Decide whether you want to use faux succulents or live succulents. Faux succulent wreaths are perfect if you have a black thumb or want something that lasts a long time. You can find realistic faux succulent stems in different colors and sizes at Hobby Lobby or other craft stores.
Each one of my wreaths is a little different. For this particular wreath, I added a touch of greenery before adding the succulents.
For a living wreath, use succulent cuttings from your mother plants or small plants with short stems. Secure them into the wreath using hot glue (you could also use floral pins).
Make sure the right side of each succulent faces outward so the whole thing looks balanced. I did not fill the whole wreath; instead, just a little under 3/4 of the wreath, but it’s really just personal preference.
Adding Moss and Texture
Cover parts of your wreath with sphagnum moss or reindeer moss to create a lush background. Secure the moss using floral pins or hot glue. A hot glue gun can also help attach bits of moss firmly. If you like a different texture, mix in a little bit of both types of moss.
Finishing Touches
Once you’ve covered the wreath with succulents, step back and check your wreath design. Sometimes rearranging a few pieces makes all the difference.
If you go the faux route, your succulent grapevine wreath will last indefinitely and can easily be refreshed or repurposed for other seasons.
Care
These are cuttings and will take a few weeks to grow roots.
Once the roots have grown, you can water the wreath with a spray bottle.
This will last a few months and is a fun way to temporarily display baby succulents.
When you are done with the wreath, you can remove the succulents and plant them in soil; it’s the gift that keeps on giving.
Display
You can hang your wreath with a beautiful ribbon on your Christmas Tree.
Add a name in the middle and place it on a holiday gift or table setting.
Perfect as a gift for clients, teachers, hosts, and more!
A few years back, I made a larger living succulent wreath for our summer decor. If you have the time and the patience, this is a really rewarding project.
With this large a wreath, you can hang it in a bright location with indirect sunlight. You could also hang your finished wreath on your front door as long as it isn’t in direct sunlight, or the succulents will burn.
Last year, I made succulent ornaments; this was also a fun little project; no wrong way to make it!
Crafting your own succulent grapevine wreath is a rewarding project that brings a touch of nature to your home, no matter the season. I hope you give this easy craft a try. Let me know if you have any questions!
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