Have a Heart! More Monogram fun

Project created by Suzanne Smith
Garden Entrance heart wreath with laser cut letters designed for Tuscan Estate wedding...Gerbera daisies, Fancy Carnations and a touch of Orchids and Garden roses for a Happy greeting for arriving guests!Ingredients:

• small open heart floral foam wreath

• small monogram letters (these are acrylic)

• bouquet spray

• small water vials

• length of ribbon for hanger

• corsage pins

• 1 bunch carnations

• 2 bunches Gerbera daisies

• small bunch Garden spray roses

• small green cowee sticks

• 1 or 2 medium Cymbidium orchids

• touch of accent greenery and filler (misty pink/green Hydrangea)

Steps:

1. Soak foam
2. Cut carnations with short stem to fit wreath size
3. Start inside the open heart and line with carnations
4. Next, using Gerbera daisies, place around the face of the wreath as desired. After placement, place one corsage pin in center as decor accent.
5. Fill in any bare spots with spray roses and puffs of Hydrangea on cowee sticks
6. Add ribbon to hanger on back using loop and knot method, leaving ends long for tying to door or location
7. Using cowee sticks, wire the letters for placement
8. Lightly spray Bouquet hold on back to secure to flowers and place into design.
9. Cut orchids and place in water vial.
10. Place as desired into wreath.
11. Add sparkle to edges of focal flowers with diamond dust or fine glitter (optional)