To make a house a home it’s nice to play up the season with festive decor. I decided to create an indoor wreath to hang on the door in our living room. Apple season is starting so that became my main inspiration. By sticking to things from nature you can make a piece that costs next to nothing. Plus, it’s an excuse to engage in a fun/simple project.
Supplies I used…
* 14″ grapevine wreath* 3 red apples (cortland apples are known to stay white longer)
* mandolin slicer
* lemon juice
* dehydrator (or oven)
* hot glue gun* acorns & star anise* burlap bow
instructions
- Cut apple slices on mandolin ~ 1/8 in thick. Keep skin & stem intact for a nice detail. (be extra careful when slicing with sharp blades)
- Immediately after cutting, place apple slices to the side and dip/brush in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Add to dehydrator for 5-6 hours at the highest temperature to quicken the process (if you don’t have a dehydrator, set the oven to 200F or as low as possible & prop the door partially open to increase air circulation)
TIP: Fully enjoy the beautiful aroma of apples as they dry!
- After the slices are dried, arrange them as you wish before you glue.
{ You can place them single layered like the one on the left,
or doubled and irregular like I chose to do on the right. }
- Once your arrangement is decided, hot glue each slice in place
- For the acorns I had the luxury of finding them right out my doorstep. { etsy } sells some also. Glue acorns artistically to your liking
- Add star anise for added flair
TIP: These are all suggestions. Anything goes!
Top it off with a Plaid or Burlap Bow for a rustic feel.
marija November 20, 2012 at 10:02 am
it looks great and easy to do, maybe i will try to do… :)