How to: Hexagon Wreaths
In preparing for our new window (stay tuned!) we created these simple yet beautiful hexagon wreaths made from sticks and paper leaves (available in store). These wreaths would look super cute hung on your front door or used to decorate a wedding or event! They are easy to make and will last forever!
What you will need:
- An assortment of sticks from your garden
- Natural Twine
- Paper Leaves (available in store – Pack of 21 for $5.95)
- Thin Wire
- Wire Cutters
- Stapler
- Scissors
STEP ONE: PREPARE YOUR FRAME
Select six sticks of relevant size and thickness and snap them so they are all the same length. The length of your sticks will determine the size of your finished wreath. Our sticks were approximately 20cm in length.
Once you have prepared your sticks, lay them out on a flat surface in the shape of a hexagon. The ends of all the sticks will need to overlap where they intersect on each corner of the hexagon so you can fasten them together in the next step.
STEP TWO: SECURING YOUR FRAME TOGETHER
Cut your twine to approximately 30cm in length (allowing you plenty to wrap around and secure your sticks). Start off with one of the corners of the hexagon where the sticks overlap, tie a double knot around both sticks. With the remaining twine continue to wrap it around the sticks using a criss cross method between both sticks. Finish securing your sticks by tying another double knot. Trim the end of your twine.
Repeat this step for all corners of the hexagon until you have completely secured your frame together.
STEP THREE: PREPARE YOUR PAPER LEAVES
Using your paper leaves, create little bundles of two-three leaves and staple together. By creasing and adding a fold to the paper leaves you can create a more realistic three-dimensional look. You will need enough bundles of leaves to cover your wreath. {TIP – When stapling your leaves together make sure the flat side of the staple is at the back of the leaves, you will find out in the following steps why}
STEP FOUR: ATTACH YOUR PAPER LEAVES TO YOUR FRAME
Before you can begin to attach your paper leaves to your frame, you will need to use your wire cutters to cut short lengths of wire (approximately 8-10cm long). Cut enough lengths of wire for however many paper leaf bundles you made in the previous step.
Using one of the lengths of wire you just cut, thread it under the flat side of the staple on the back of your bundles of leaves. The wire will help you to attach your leaves to the frame. Secure the wire around the sticks of your frame, you may have to wrap the wire around a few times to ensure it stays in place (if you have excess wire remaining you can use the wire cutters to trim the ends).
Continue this until you have attached all of your leaves onto your frame.
STEP FIVE: FINISHED!
You should now have in front of you a beautiful hexagon wreath made from sticks and paper leaves! Hang your wreath on your front door or make a few and use them as decorations at a wedding or event! They are simple and effective, and budget friendly!
If you make one, we would love to see it! Email photos of your creations to mail@sarbe.com.au
