PUSSY WILLOW WREATH INSTRUCTIONS (AS SOLD ON ETSY):
Step 1: Divide the 6” pussy willow stems into 10 bunches of +/- 15 stems each.
Step 2: Use the floral wire provided to wrap around the base of each bunch to ensure the bundle stays together. We have found this it is best to wrap these stems about ¾” from the base of the stems. These wraps will be covered by overlapping pussy willow stems once finalized.
Step 2: Use the floral wire provided to wrap around the base of each bunch to ensure the bundle stays together. We have found this it is best to wrap these stems about ¾” from the base of the stems. These wraps will be covered by overlapping pussy willow stems once finalized.
Step 3: Attach the first bundle to the woven willow wreath base with the provided floral wire. This wire can be looped within the woven base so that the wire sits under the pussy willow bunch and is not visible. We have found that a flat head screw driver or butter knife is helpful to slightly pry apart the woven base so that the floral wire can be slid between the weave. Tightly secure each pussy willow bunch to the wreath base in this manner.
Step 4: Continue to attach the remaining pussy willow bunches to the wreath base. Each new bunch should cover the stem base of the previous bunch and overlap the floral wire that was used to attach the previous bunch to willow wreath base. It may be best to simply lay the bunches of pussy willow on top of the wreath base to semi set the needed spacing.
Step 5: The base of the final pussy willow bunch should be tucked under the first bunch in order to hide the floral wire.
Step 6: Once all the pussy willow bunches are attached to the wreath, some final touch-ups may be needed to properly hide all the floral wire. We have included some additional floral wire for that bunches that may not want to completely cooperate.
Step 7: You have now completed your pussy willow wreath! The wreath looks great with no additional decorations but can be spruced up to your liking by adding ribbon or flowers.
Step 6: Once all the pussy willow bunches are attached to the wreath, some final touch-ups may be needed to properly hide all the floral wire. We have included some additional floral wire for that bunches that may not want to completely cooperate.
Step 7: You have now completed your pussy willow wreath! The wreath looks great with no additional decorations but can be spruced up to your liking by adding ribbon or flowers.