Living in the south I have come to enjoy magnolias trees for their gorgeous robust two-toned leaves and their fragrant flowers. A magnolia wreath is one of the best ways to enjoy their gorgeous leaves. If you have a magnolia tree in your compound or near your home, don’t buy a wreath at the store, make one instead. Many people think that magnolia wreaths are only ideal for the holiday season but the truth is that they can decorate your home all year around!
How to Make a Natural Magnolia Wreath
You can use natural of artificial magnolia leaves
Image via: Etsy – Daisy Mae Belle… – Magnolia leaf wreath
Use Fresh Magnolia Leaves for a Gorgeous Look
If you want to make a wreath that will really perk up your home, use fresh magnolia leaves. While you can use dried leaves, they are a bit delicate and tend to get torn quickly. The last thing you want is to make a wreath then it falls apart. Add summer flowers to your wreath for a seasonal effect.
Follow these instructions to make magnolia wreath like a pro.
Wreath Supplies:
Natural or artificial magnolia leaves
Summer flowers
Magnolia Wreath Video:
Watch how to make a magnolia wreath video here:
Magnolia Wreath Directions:
- Pluck the magnolia leaves from the stems.
- Use the hot glue gun to attach the leaves to the wreath form.
- When attaching the leaves to the wreath, ensure they create a lovely pattern. You can form a “V” with the initial two leaves and extend the pattern throughout.
- Fill the wreath form with the leaves and make sure they don’t have gaps between them.
- Affix the summer flowers to the wreath with the hot glue gun.
- Make a bow with the ribbon and glue it to the wreath
- Display your wreath outdoors or indoors.
Wreath Notes:
- If your wreath gets dusty, use canned air to get rid of the dust, or wipe leaves with a slightly damp cloth.
- When you take down the wreath, save the bow and wreath form for the next project.
Beautify your fireplace, wall or door with a lovely magnolia wreath
Image via: Etsy – Applegate Homes…- Magnolia leaves wreath
Use Magnolia Leaves in Your Flower Arrangements
Buying professional bouquets is expensive. But flowers make a home come alive – especially in summer and spring. If you make your own flower arrangements, enhance them with magnolia leaves. Collect enough leaves for your wreath and you can use whatever is left on the flower arrangements.
Making a magnolia wreath might seem like hard work but it isn’t. Follow our instructions and you’ll find yourself making more than one wreath.
For more all year around wreaths, look through our archives here.
So pretty! Thank you for sharing. I pinned this and scheduled to share it on FB.
Thank so much Kristin!
Pinned and going to make with some girl friends soon. So pretty -sincerely thank you. I’ve been looking for something just like this.
That sounds like fun Sarah! Let me know how you and your friends do 🙂
This is gorgeous! I’m really wanting a magnolia wreath. We’d love to have you share this at our weekly link party. http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2016/06/farmers-market-meals-and-little-bird.html Hope to see you there!
I love the simplicity and elegance of this wreath. It’s so classy!
Thanks Meg we love it too! 🙂
Looks amazing!! Pinning it to my wreaths board. Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty. We would love to have you again this week.
Super pretty! It’s perfect for any season and any decor. Visiting from Maker’s Link party.
Great wreath tutorial. I love magnolia leaves and use them quite a bit in my seasonal decorating. I was wondering if you treat the leaves in some way to keep them from turning brown?
This is so pretty and I actually have 2 magnolia trees so I have plenty of leaves to make one. Pinned.
If you order a large bottle of Glycerin from Amazon, you can cover the leaves and let set for several days. This will preserve them and you can keep the wreath as long as you want!
Great tips! Thanks Glenda 🙂
There’s nothing more beautiful than natural magnolia leaves! So pretty!
I’ve been looking for some easy-to-follow instructions on how to make a wreath like this, and your tutorial is perfect! 🙂
I’d like to invite you to share this at the Farmhouse Friday link party which starts tomorrow morning at 6am PST. When you link up, I will share it with a direct link back to your post on all my social media, including on the DIY Farmhouse Style Facebook group, which at this writing has 222,000+ members. I hope to see you there! 🙂