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Calla Lily Wreath

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My kitchen is full of bright, bold colors, so in conceiving of a wreath idea to accessorize one of the doors in that particular room, I knew I needed to go for the gusto and try something different. I have always loved calla lilies for their beautiful simplicity, and it happened that as I was mulling over this project in my mind, I saw in a magazine photos of a calla lily bouquet. Eureka! The shape of the lilies is so simple, it was quick work to put together a number of these little beauties to adorn my wreath in style.

Incidentally, did you happen to know that the word in Spanish for calla lily is alcatráz? Just a little bit of Monday morning trivia for you. 😉

Supplies:
Burlap
Assorted fabric scraps
Disappearing ink pen
Scissors
Pinking Shears
Spray adhesive
Aluminum floral wire
Twine
Wreath (I like the grapevine style for this project, but whatever you have on hand is fine)
Spray paint (green and your preferred color for your wreath)
Hot glue
Ribbon
Raffia




A few additional project notes:

  • If you aren’t in the market for a new wreath, these flowers would be fabulous adorning a frame or a pretty tray. Or, make the wire center a bit longer so you can display these in a tall vase. 
  • Burlap not your style? Felt would be a terrific alternative.
  • No floral wire on hand? Try using sections cut from wire hangers.
  • When assembling your flowers, you can use scissors to snip off the bit of wire from your flower center that sticks out of the bottom of your lily after you complete the gluing step. Or, if you’d rather, leave that bit of wire there to make securing your flowers onto things a snap. It’s up to you!
Have a terrific week!
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  2. Kelli @ RTSM says

    I love it! The colors are great, and I love that you did something total different than the normal fabric flowers that are everywhere right now!

  5. Christina says

    This wreath is absolutely gorgeous! Props to you; you are so talented! I’m going to feature this post on my own blog so others can see how full of win you and this wreath are!

    Take Care!

    Christina.

  8. Jenni R. says

    It is beautiful! Calla lilies grow readily here in Portugal so this is so fun to see. Hope to make this or a variation like you mentioned soon!

  10. Robin says

    Wow! I have been looking for a wreath to make for the summer season nd this tutorial is screaming my name. I already have just about all of the supplies. I can’t wait.

  11. Two Shades of Pink says

    Calla Lillies? Seriously? These are breathtakingly gorgeous and so different from what is usually out there. I wish I could comment more but I would just be blubbering on and on…

  12. Nicole Maki says

    Absolutely stunning wreath. I have been looking for a different take on homemade flowers and your tutorial makes them look manageable.

    Beautiful work – your house must be a show-stopper.

    Warmly,
    Nicole

  13. Holly says

    Burlap, black and white…and then green…LOVE. I always love your projects but I am singing a little right now…I need to make some of those flowers.

  15. Amy Bowman says

    I love burlap, and I love this wreath! Great vision, great follow-through. Thanks for linking up to “Anti-Procrastination Tuesdays!”

  18. Queen Bee says

    I looooove this! Stunning and cala lilies happen to be one of my favorite flowers. Your blog is fabulous! Off to check out more.
    TY for stopping by mine!
    ~bee happy~ 🙂

  19. Lisa says

    WOW! That wreath is totally magazine worthy. I JUST LOVE the colors you used. Thanks for the tutorial on the flowers.. I am definitely going to try those. That wreath would go perfectly, colors and all, in my newly reno’d kitchen.
    Come on over to http://www.recapturedcharm.com for a blogiversary giveaway, on right now! Would love to see you there.
    Thanks
    Lisa

  29. Diane says

    That is an absolutely stunning wreath! Thanks for the great tutorial, too.

    I came here from Showcase Sunday. Hope you will visit me sometimes over at Pittypat Paperie.

    Diane

  30. Stephanie Lynn says

    This is gorgeous! Looks amazing! Fabulous tutorial. I love the green grapevine. Fantastic job! Thanks for joining The Sunday Showcase. I greatly appreciate it! Hope you have a wonderful week! ~ Stephanie Lynn

  31. Stephanie Lynn says

    Hi Amy Just wanted to let you know I featured your wreath today. Stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Thanks again for linking to The Sunday Showcase! ~ Stephanie Lynn

  35. [email protected] says

    Whoa… this is GORGEOUS! Calla lilies are my favorite. I have tons planted in my yard. This is perfect for me! And I would love to link to this if you didn’t mind.

  36. Alexis says

    I’m a new follower and just wanted to say this is gorgeous! I love making wreaths and love to see new ideas for them! thanks for sharing!

  40. The Design Confidential says

    This is stunning! I hope you will add it to the wreaths section of my DIY Collective (formerly the Project: Library) all tutorials are welcome, but especially those as fabulous as this one!

  43. Cola Cor E Arte says

    Seu trabalho é maravilhoso, acompanhei seu tutorial e fiz um buque e um arranjo para vaso, em breve vou exibir no blog que fiz, me deu muita inspiração para o artesanato, muito obrigada pelas explicações, abraços
    colacorearte.blogspot.com

  46. Anonymous says

    Very enlightening and beneficial to someone whose been out of the circuit for a long time.

    – Kris

  47. Anonymous says

    last few days our class held a similar discussion on this subject and you point out something we have not covered yet, appreciate that.

    – Kris