Steps 1
Fluff your wreath and place it on a flat working surface.
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Plug in your glue gun and let it warm up.
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Position your ornaments where you like them on the wreath. Take care to vary the sizes, shapes and colors of the ornaments. Don’t overthink it; random placement adds to the interest of your wreath. Have fun with it! Once you are happy with the placement of your ornaments, begin gluing them in place. Be generous with the glue, taking care to handle the ornaments gently. You may find you need to add additional ornaments to fill in as you glue. Have a selection of ornaments available to you to fill in holes. Choose a ribbon that you like to run through the wreath. When you have completely finished gluing your wreath and you're satisfied with the results, add a final touch of vintage charm with a dusting of mica. Use a spray adhesive and sprinkle the mica flakes lightly, letting the excess mica fall onto your covered work surface. (If you can't find mica, a large flaked opaque glitter will also work.)
Linda & Ann, owners of
the cottage
well-loved furnishings Our business was born of our desire to have an inviting shop offering unique and affordable vintage finds that we and our customers both love. We offer fresh new ways to utilize the best of old, wonderful antique and vintage home furnishings in a friendly, intimate atmosphere. If you’re looking for fun, affordable, one of a kind, out of the box home furnishings, you’ll find them in our twelve room Victorian located in historic Leesburg, Virginia. We help our customers surround themselves with things they love that reflect their own unique personalitlies. As our tag line states, we offer “well-loved furnishings” and price them to sell. We buy what we love and we love to buy!
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