Let’s get a fun watermelon wreath made together to kick off summer! We’ve got a big and bold watermelon wreath idea for you that nobody will miss from the street.
It’s bright and summery, perfect for a front porch. It will also make you want to pack up a picnic and enjoy the sunshine. There is a gorgeous color palate with red and lime green predominantly in the bows but complimented by the stunning greenery. Add a few flags and you can transform into Americana that quick. Take the flags out and you are set all Summer long. Let’s get started on this watermelon wonder!
Watermelon Wreath With Two Bows
Nothing screams Summer like bright red watermelon. We use a unique half-slice twig watermelon form and pair it with a traditional grapevine wreath base to create this stunning wreath. Let’s go big or go home with two big bows with reds, lime greens, and a touch of black.
These black touches mimic the black seeds in the watermelon and tie it all together. Cream hyacinth flowers are bright and create a perfect background to help the red sunflowers pop. I love how the color of the green berry and leaves stems go so well with the lime green ribbon and watermelon rind.
Part of my style is creating designs and pieces that are full of depth and dimension. There are easy ways to do this when you take the time to make each flower and greenery come off of the wreath. It makes it feel like the flowers and vines are growing straight out towards you.
Anyone can create a flat wreath but designing one that is full of dimension and drama is what will separate you from your competition. We use quality flowers and greenery stems that you can manipulate to be where you need them to be to create that interest. Of course, we’ll add a few finishing touches and whimsy with a gorgeous green vine twig throughout.
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Directions
- Grab your watermelon base and attach it to your 18” grapevine wreath base using a cable tie at the top. Have it slightly at a diagonal angle. Hot glue some Spanish moss over the cable tie.
- Take the green berry and leaves stem and break it down into separate stems. Dip the ends in hot glue and add on the top left of the watermelon so it’s overflowing over the top. Add another stem on the right side, and along the top of the wreath base.
- Separate and break down the cream hyacinth bush into individual stems. Hot glue a couple stems in between the green berry and leaves on the top right of the wreath base.
- Do the same to add two cream hyacinth stems on the left side of the top wreath base also.
- “Shake hands” with red sunflowers and trim the extra stem from the bottom. Dip the end in hot glue and add some red sunflowers on the top right. Do the same with other red sunflower stem and add into the left side.
- Grab some more green berry and leaves and break it down into separate stems. Hot glue another stem on the top of the wreath base.
- Add another cream hyacinth stem on the top, keeping the bow zone clear. Take a second cream hyacinth bush and break it down. Do the same with another green berry and leaves stem.
- Hot glue some green berry and leaves stems on the bottom of the wreath base. Add a couple of cream hyacinth stems on the bottom with the greenery. Cover any exposed hot glue with Spanish moss.
- Break down and “shake hands” with another red sunflower stem. Add some sunflowers on the bottom of the wreath base, coming downward within the greenery and cream hyacinth.
- Add some more hyacinth and red sunflowers in the top of your wreath base.
- Grab your large bow with longer tails that was pre-made and add into the bottom of your wreath base between your florals and greenery. Use the cable tie to attach to your base.
- Add your pre-made funky bow into the top in your “bow zone” using the cable tie to tighten into the wreath base. Add some extra greenery stems to soften the lines near the bows.
- Take your green vine leaves twig and break down into smaller pieces of twig. Use hot glue to add into the wreath base starting at the top left. Work your way throughout the wreath adding the green vine leaves twigs in between your florals and greenery.
How to Decide Where to Place Your Bow
When you are creating wreaths and designing projects for yourself or to sell to customers, you can decide at the beginning of the process if you want to add a bow to your piece. Once you have decided this, you want to carve out a “bow zone” and work around that area.
Once you’ve created a good base, you can attach your bow to the space designated for it. I like to go in after I’ve attached my bow and soften the lines a bit by adding some more stems of greenery or twigs near or behind the bow to help incorporate it into the design.
Have fun playing with flowers!
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