Happy Monday everyone at GPOD!
You can’t spend the holiday season without seeing Cherry Ong’s amazing handmade wreaths and ornaments. She has shared many wonderful designs over the years (wreath making with cherries, winter wreath making, making Christmas decorations from the garden, winter wreaths and arrangements, etc.), but every time she posts We publish new and inspirational works. combination. Today I’d like to introduce you to some wreaths and swags that Cherry made last year for the garden and as gifts. If you’re looking for some great winter decor she’s created this year, check out Cherry’s Instagram: @cherry.ong.
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Fraser Fir (Abies fraseri, Zones 4 to 7) Wreath Base 22 inches Diameter Profusion Beautyberry (Callicarpa bodinieri ‘Profusion’, Zones 5 to 8) Garden Fruit Eucalyptus parvifolia
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Fraser Fir Wreath 22 inches Forever Goldy™ Arborvitae (Thuja plicata ‘4EVER’, Zones 5-8) Foraged from the Garden Juniper Berry Eucalyptus Parvifolia, Zones 7-10 Vintage Gold Bell Vintage Gold Ribbon
A cherry entryway wreath will look even more gorgeous if you use a matching container.
A second Beautyberry wreath using callicarpa and daisy bush (Senecio Gray, zones 5-8) from the garden.
Here, go for gold with magnolia branches, foraged western red cedar (Thuja plicata ‘Zebrina’, zones 5-7), ilex berries, golden bells, and gold ribbon.
Simple is best. This piece only requires three ingredients. I pressed gold jingle bells, magnolia branches, and eucalyptus from IKEA into a ready-made Fraser Fire wreath that measures 22 inches in diameter.
A dark and elegant wreath for your horse loving friend.
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Laurustinus viburnum (Viburnum tinus, Zones 5-7) Silver Dollar Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus cinerea, Zones 8-11) Silver Bell Eucalyptus pod Black velvet ribbon Decoration of your choice – Cowboy is my choice for this gift It’s boots
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And a close up of the beautiful cowboy boot ornament above the wreath. I love that the boots are not only shiny and eye-catching, but also very Christmassy.
Next is a juniper berry decorated with more berries. It’s really great for birds!
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Abundant beauty berries (foraged) Privet (Ligustrum vulgare and cultivars, zones 5 to 8) fruits (foraged) Seeded eucalyptus Silver bells Eucalyptus pods White branches
Now move on to the red wreath. This is characterized by the fruit of Hypericum perforatum.
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Make the base from scratch by mixing fir from discarded Christmas tree branches – 28-inch diameter wreath Magnolia branches Hypericum berries, red, leaves removed Norway spruce (Pinus sylvestris, zones 2-7) Pine cones, collected eucalyptus
Another red wreath made with ilex berries and a wreath base made from discarded Fraser fir branches.
More red wreaths and swag for gifts!
As mentioned above, cherries have some great swag along with a huge variety of wreaths. This pairs perfectly with the red wreath directly above.
And I really love these mini versions that Cherry made! I don’t know if it’s the first year she’s made them or the first time I’ve seen them, but they’re a great way to dress up a holiday gift .
This is also a cute mini swag. I’ll make a note of this great idea so I don’t forget it next year!
And last but not least, what I thought was a fun kissing ball with a prosecco garnish hanging from the bottom. I used Skimmia japonica ‘Magic Marlot’, Zones 6–9, from my garden.
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful work again, Cherry! Your designs can easily be brought to life thanks to wreaths and swag that can be found in stores. In time, I’ll take some of your inspiration and make some wreaths of my own.
Do you make holiday or winter decorations from garden cuttings? I would love to see it! It’s always exciting to see what our readers can create this time of year, whether they make a few and display them at home or, like Cherry, design them as gifts. Follow the steps below to email your photo or send a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.
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