Nature Craft: Mini Holiday Wreath for a Doll House

Well, life is what happens when you are busy making plans. We've all heard the saying, and it usualy does ring true. This time was no exception.

A few months ago in September we stayed in a cabin in Rhinelander. While there we went on this little nature trail for a small walk. It was on this trail that I saw this small little tree just growing right in the middle of the trail. It was just a tiny sapling and it was perfectly sized and shaped for a doll's house. I bent down and picked it and gently took it home.

Recently I took out this tree to reshape and maybe decorate for my doll house. It was still green and still in great shape.. just a bit dry and less flexible. It was due to this condition that it broke in half on me, and no longer could be used as a tree. I was pretty upset, I'll admit, but I soon found another use for this lovely plant. I would use it's branches to make a little mini wreath for a doll house.

You will want to keep your chosen plant around the house for at least three months to assure that it will not wilt or turn brown on you. Once you have let the plant sit and are satisfied with how it's been preserved gather your materials.

I went and searched the house for these small gold rings that I knew I had, and for my hunter green embroidery thread. Then, I recalled having small, clear red beads as well that could work as berries. I sat down with my supplies and got to work.

I started by dabbing a small line of Tacky Glue to the gold ring and wrapping the thread around it. The glue helps the thread not to slide, and the thread is a better medium to glue the branches to than the slippery gold ring. Continue to glue and wrap the thread around the ring until it's completely covered. (see photo)