Autumn is such a gorgeous time of the year. As I walk down country lanes and paths I can't help but think how much food there is for birds and small animals right now, so many fruits and berries. I like to think of them stocking up their "pantries" with goods for the coming colder months!
With nature's Autumn abundance now is the perfect time for making a natural wreath.
With basket in hand I collected some small apples from the ground (they don't have to be perfect), underneath one of the numerous apple trees in the "horsey field". I also picked different kinds of rosehips and hawthorn berries too.
Here is just a simple little "tutorial" in case you would like to make one too.
Carefully push the apples onto the wire. I say "carefully" because it would be very easy to stab your hand while doing this so take care and keep fingers out of the way.
Push the apples tight together and when you have enough to make the size wreath you want use pliers to twist the wire together at the top to make a hanger.
Cover the hanging part of the wire with a pretty ribbon or some fabric, preferably in Autumnal shades. You can now hang the wreath.
Because the apples are tight together, you can gently but firmly push a finger between 2 apples to insert a sprig of berries and when you let the apples go they close back together securely holding the sprig in between.
Add as much or as little as you like.
I also added a few rose buds in salmon and yellow just for a bit of fun.
If you do make one please post a photo so I can have a look! Good luck!
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