How to make Your Own Cotton Boll Branch Wreath

I'm in love with the cotton boll branches that you see often in home decor right now. Not to mention how pretty fields of cotton are.   I decided to make a wreath using cotton for the Fall show I'm doing this Saturday.    

 

 

I purchased my supplies from Michaels.

You'll need:

4 stems of faux cotton branches

1 18" grapevine wreath

1 roll of burlap ribbon

floral wire

 

 

 

I started by cutting the cotton stems shorter with wire cutters.

I attached the first stem to the top of the grapevine wreath with floral wire.

 



 

 

I shaped the cotton branch a little and attached each branch in a few places with the wire.

The second branch was attached to cover the stem of the first branch,

 the third branch covered the stem of the second branch and the same for the fourth branch.

Again, I attached each branch in a few places to hold them securely onto the wreath.

 

 

 

To finish it off and keep with the natural, neutral, rustic look, I added a burlap bow.

The bow is also attached with floral wire.

 

 

 

You can arrange the cotton bolls once the wreath is finished.

I love it!

 

 

I still remember the first time I drove past a field of cotton in Alabama. I actually pulled over so that I could touch it.

 

    Am I strange or has anyone else ever done that same thing?     Thanks for stopping by and I hope your Fall season is off to a great start!       'til next time,   P.S. if you're not into making your own wreath, these will be available in my Etsy shop here.       Linking to: Inspire Monday   Monday Funday  Vintage Inspiration Party Moonlight & Mason Jars