Picture Frame Wreath

This project is a little late in posting but there are still a few days left to summer so I'm going ahead with it anyway. The flowers can be easily switched out for autumn colours, or any season really!
 
Before I get too far into the post, I would like to make a 'disclaimer' here. I am not the best photographer and tend to take pictures with whatever is handy at the time, ei phone or actual camera. My projects start with an overall idea and then I just go with the process that pleases me most in achieving the final result. What follows will not be so much a tutorial then, but I promise to share the links where I first found the inspiration.
 
Picture Frame Wreath

Attics are wonderful places aren't they? You can hide all kinds of treasures up there, like an over abundance of empty picture frames.  I seem to go through phases where I take a fancy to something specific, like picture frames, then go about collecting them with only vague ideas in mind on how to use them.  Now some have actually served the purpose they were intended for but others are waiting for more unique destinies like the one I'm sharing today.
 
This particular frame originated from my parents house.  Not sure what it once held but I liked the fact that it was 'old' with some character.



Supplies

 Most of the supplies I already had so this was an inexpensive project to make.  The only thing I didn't have on hand was the flower oasis which was picked up at the local Dollarama. 






Oasis, chicken wire

I started by securing the oasis to the frame. This was easy as the oasis fit snuggly between the frame sides.  The chicken wire was added next (please ignore dog toys in the background).


 







Moss, chicken wire

 I had this 'moss' type stuff already but would recommend using one that came in a sheet format.  This one here was loose pieces and a bit messy.  I secured the moss with another layer of chicken wire.







Orchids

 

Starting with the orchids, I pushed each stem into the oasis at different angles and depths.  Next came the carnations, then the greenery to fill in any holes. 






Here it is hanging on the front door! 


 

Soon I will switch it up for something more in line with fall...

but it's ok to hold on to a few more days of summer, right?