 Birdseed
Wreath
Designed
By: Edwin R. Smith
Typical Project Completion Time:
2-4 hours
(does not include drying time)
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MATERIALS
NEEDED:
STYROFOAM*
Brand Products:
Wreath: 14" x 2-1/2" x 2"
Other Materials:
Birdseed, 4 C.
Sunflower seeds, 4 C.
Acrylic paints: candy bar brown, straw
1" foam brush
Small artificial quail birds, two
Large sponge mushroom
Red/burgundy artificial berry sprays, 12" lengths with approx. 24
berries per stem, two
Artificial greenery: pine tips; trailing foliage
Naturals: green reindeer moss; bear grass; white Queen Anne's lace
Chenille stem
Disposable palette
Floral U-pins
Thick white craft glue
Supplies
Needed:
Water basin
Paper towels
Craft sticks
Ruler
Wire cutters
| INSTRUCTIONS: |
| 1.
Basecoat top front of wreath with two coats of straw paint and
sides with two coats of candy bar brown. Let dry between coats
and colors. |
| 2.
Using a craft stick, spread a thick layer of glue in a 3"–
4" section on top front of wreath. Sprinkle immediately with
birdseed, firmly pressing seed into glue with a clean craft
stick. Repeat around wreath until completely covered with birdseed.
Allow to dry. |
| 3.
Follow Step 2 to cover sides of wreath with sunflower seeds.
Allow to dry. Check wreath and fill in any sparse areas with
additional seeds. |
| 4.
Break sponge mushroom into two pieces. Using photo as a guide,
glue and insert one mushroom piece standing on end inside center
bottom of wreath. Glue remaining piece perpendicular to base
of first piece. |
| 5.
Insert and glue bear grass and a berry spray, forming a vertical
line on left side of sponge mushroom pieces. Fill in around
mushroom and berries with pine tips and trailing foliage, adding
more berries as desired. |
| 6.
Glue quails tucked inside floral cluster. Glue Queen Anne's
lace and reindeer moss to accent birds. Glue a few remaining
sunflower seeds near base of one bird as if he were eating. |
| 7.
Twist ends of chenille stem together to form a loop. Glue and
insert loop in top center back of wreath for a hanger. Secure
hanger by inserting floral pins into foam over chenille stem. |
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