The Eucalyptus Leaf Wreath has a simple but rich flare reflected by the bold and subtle colors of the eucalyptus leaves.
Instructions
1. Format the gauge wire into a heart shape and fasten securely with soft wire such as medium size bead stringing wire using a crafts scissors. Please note that the quantity of the eucalyptus leaf required is determined by the size heart shaped wreath you want to make.
2. Select the eucalyptus leaf and align the eucalyptus leaf around the heart shaped gauge wire to determine the number of leaves required.
3. Fasten the eucalyptus leaf to the gauge wire using the starting from the v shaped base point (bottom point) of the heart overlaying the leaves over the gauge wire. The base of the leaves should face the bottom portion of the heart. The leaves should be in single file but may overlap where they are connected in order to sufficiently cover the wire.
4. Make two small size bows to grace the corresponding mid side of the hearts. The bows should complement the heart size selected. Make a larger bow to place at the center of the upper v shape of the heart piece.
5. Attach the smaller bows to the sides of the heart and the larger bow to upper v portion of the heart using hot glue gun. Attach the rose buds to the center of the glued bows using hot glue gun.
6. Attach the hook to the flat wall side of the eucalyptus leaf wreath with the hook facing away from the wreath. Secure the hook with the medium sized bead stringing wire.
7. Trim odd leaves that do not complement the wreath and fasten frail leaves in order to accentuate the heart shape of the wreath. Situate the eucalyptus leaf wreath wall hanging at a place of your choice and hang it on the walls.
