In addition to a plain evergreen wreath, this project will require 20-gauge wire sticks, Flora Bond (available at craft and hobby stores and most home and garden centers), and snips. You can find vintage ornaments at thrift stores around the country or opt to purchase new.
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Since you will be attaching wire to the ornament to secure it to the wreath, you first need to glue the metal ornament hanger to the glass ball itself. Gently ease the metal hanger up to expose the glass opening. Using Flora Bond, place a dab of glue around the glass opening and reposition the metal hanger.
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Slide the wire stick through the ornament's metal hanger and then bend and twist tightly. Using wire rather than glue (like in the Pinecone Wreath) will allow you to remove ornaments for reuse next year.
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When you've created your ornament clusters, you will need to trim the wire. Using the snips, trim wire length to about 6 inches. This will give you enough to secure the clusters to the wreath.
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Continue to place the ornament clusters around the wreath form. Use your eye to determine positioning and make certain that clusters are securely fastened.
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Here you have the finished wreath, a true reflection of your personal style and DIY skills. To see other simple—yet truly transformative—wreath makeovers, consider our how-tos for making a pine cone wreath and one adorned with children's blocks.
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