CHRISTMAS WREATH

I was feeling kind of festive this year and wanted to make something for my new apartment. I've seen people make wreaths before but I knew I wanted mine to be different, exciting, and bright. On my recent trip to Spain, I was reacquainted with an artist's work at the Guggenheim in Bilbao by the name of Jeff Koons. If you have ever been to the Wynn/Encore in Vegas you have probably seen his work. He makes these giant sculptures that look like they are light as a feather but are actually made of steel and weigh a ton. His subject matter consists of balloon animals, tulips, and even cartoon characters. Inspired by these shiny objects I decided to make this wreath. If you want to know how to make it yourself keep reading!

MATERIALS:

Christmas Ornaments - I got 3 boxes of these plastic balls from IKEA each were $14.99 CAD.
Grape Vine
Wire - To wrap the grape fine together and give it more stability
Glue Gun
Glue Sticks

DIRECTIONS:

Take your grapevine and wrap it around to approximately the size of the wreath you want.

Next, take some wire and wrap it around the grapevine so that it secures it together and makes a sturdy base.

Glue gun the edges of the wire down so that they do not poke out!

Next start taking your ornaments and gluing them to the grapevine. Keep gluing and make your way around the wreath. Once you are all the way around the wreath start to build up to give it more dimension.

Keep adding until you are satisfied with your results.

If you want to hang the wreath you can always use a nail and hook it into the grapevine base at the back or you can use a ribbon and tie it up.


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INDOOR SUCCULENT TERRARIUM

I made this succulent terrarium one weekend in about an hour. It was so easy anyone can do it. They are a great piece and adds character to any room. Just remember they need lots of sun so by a window is always favorable. Succulents are also super easy plants and don't need much attention so if you don't have a green thumb they are the plants for you. Go to your local garden nursery and pick up the following items and make your own.

Materials:
Glass container with wide opening (my sister made mine)
Succulents
Rocks (you need them to layer the bottom of the terrarium about 1-2 inches)
Succulent mix Soil
Sand (optional)
Fertilizer

Steps:
1. Fill the bottom of the terrarium with rocks (about 1-2 inches for drainage)
2. Place succulents where you want
3. Add succulent mix soil (does not hold onto moisture and is good for desert plants)
4. Add a layer of sand
5. Water once a week (add fertilizer to water as directed)