At the beginning of each season I like to create a wreath from materials that I’ve gathered while out and about in the countryside. 
Since we live in a rural setting, what better material could I choose than some kind of grain…
…OK yes, I may have strayed from the ditch to the edge of a farmers field of oats…
hmmmm . . . I hope they don’t notice when it comes time to count the grains after harvest . . .
A car went by, and I had to hide…
Here’s a little tutorial:
Start with a straw-based wreath (available at most craft stores). Take small batches of oats (cut stems short) and wrap with twine, heavy thread or as I used, floss!
As you add each batch it covers up the first one. I wrapped my wreath twice – here you can see that the whole wreath is covered but I’m starting a new layer. I didn’t use any glue whatsoever.
Create two (or more) sprays by laying a bunch of oats opposite each other and securing in the middle with floral wire.
Use floral picks to anchor the sprays to the bottom of the wreath, then wrap wire around both the sprays and the wreath.
Tie with some kind of bow – I used a simple rustic piece of burlap and voila! you have your wreath.
I love it! It looks great against the rustic wood.
Lovely wreath…definitely says autumn!
that is gorgeous! love it, in its simplicity! and i was laughing at the thought of you practically laying down in the field to hide from the car! :)
This wreath is absolutely beyond gorgeous!! YOU have outdone yourself! LOVE IT!
Jo
Oh my gosh… this is so STUNNING. I want and need this. Your chosen background is killer as well. So inspiring!
Found you on nester’s party. :)
Donna
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/
So beautiful – so happy that Nester had this fabulous party! You made me think of the best part of Idaho and bring my heart home. Fabulous!
xoxo michele
So when you said it was made of things you “found” outside…
I doubt you had to duck and cover but it made me laugh.
Beautiful job. How many more are you willing to make?
What a great idea!! We’ve had to duck in fields of Sunflowers while in ND before, so I know what you are saying about duck and cover ;-). I’m thinking about poking my hydrangea blooms into a wreath this year…if I just have the patience.
this is amazing – it looks like a beautiful cloud on the door. and rustic yes; I love the texture. you make it look simple and if I find some oats in a field, I may have to try my hand at this. I love your creativity, and I see that it extends way beyond your photos. happy day to you Barb.
great wreath and beautiful photos.
Oh I love this wreath and especially the place that you hung it, perfect. Thanks for taking us step by step thru the process. All of the photos are fantastic, especially like the macro.
Found you at the Nester’s party! Love your wreath! All your photos are wonderful!
Debbie
So very pretty! I love the natural content and it looks amazing outside! So funny that you hid from a passing car!
This is so full and gorgeous!! Love it against the weathered wood, too. Stunning.
Well then, welcome to my own partay! My facebookers are on a frenzy for your creation! :)
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Gorgeous. I just want to take that entire door… make it buiding and plunk it in place somewhere in MY yard. Gahhh…
Donna
Gorgeous — the light wreath against the dark door is pure perfection. And you can feed the wreath to horses afterwards to get rid of the evidence. :)
What a completely adorable wreath. I love it.
Have a Happy Labor Day!
Barb this is stunning…I am in love :)
This is simply gorgeous – so pretty! Stopping by from the Nester’s Party – One of my favorites by far. Hope you are enjoying the holiday weekend ~ Stephanie Lynn
This is beautiful. So inspiring! I love the texture and color. Wonderful pictures, too. Found you from the Nester’s party. Glad you joined!
This is just amazing! I now really want to plant oats next year, so I can try this.
Teresa
I love it!
Amazing work, love it.
You know…I’m not a wreath chickie (except at Xmas), but I’m LUVing this! The texture (FAB!), the colour of the oats, the burlap tie in the same colour…really gorgeous! Of course the rustic barn door helps a little ;-)
Victoria
That photo of “oat love” is just so beautiful.
Awesome wreath and post! Enjoyed my visit here as always!
Lovely wreath! Here similar ones are very popular during the Harvest Day which is celebrated at the end of August in most of villages!
Have a nice week:)
Holy wow. SO pretty. I adore your wreath. It screams farm to me. Perfect!
That wreath is simply and delightfully charming – I love it!
Happy Labor Day to you & yours.
Hugs,
Marie
I love this a lot… I make my own wreaths from wheat, oats, barley or whatever else I find along the way… love your photos!
oh what a creative project!
i love your shots: clear, crisp and tells more stories.
i love tansy and bokeh too.
What a beautiful wreath. It looks stunning on the barn door!
That’s lovely – I used to make things like this years ago.
What a great project! :) I’ve featured this post on Craft Gossip here:
http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/whole-grain-wreath/
If you would like a “featured by” button, you can grab one here:
http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/grab-a-craft-gossip-button/
Lovely images and how amazing to make your own wreaths!
This is gorgeous! I love all thepics you posted! Looks lovely :) visiting from tipjunkie!
Hi Barb…thanks for your comment you left on my wreath. Your email isn’t active so I couldn’t email you back! Thank you :)
I love love LOVE your new wreath, but now, I want one! =)
happy week
One of the prettiest wreaths I’ve ever seen! I would love for you to share this project on my Inspiration Board {link party}. I know my readers would really enjoy it.
http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2011/09/inspiration-board-link-party-14.html
Hope to see you there.
carolyn | homework
ohhhh I am so so so in love with your blog! I love the natural materials you used here and I just love the entire look together—those barn doors just make me swoon!
Jaime
Hope that Farmer doesn’t follow ur blog tee hee. It is Bee-autiful. Makes me wish I was back livin’ in the midwest….
Simply stunning!
Wow! I completely LOVE this wreath! I found you through Texture Tuesday…and noticed your wreath link! This is such a great tutorial post! I’m bookmarking it! Thanks for sharing!
I live in farm country too…in fact, I know a farmer real well!!! ( “
So beautiful!! thanks for the info.
I do believe that is the prettiest wreath that I have ever seen. I think it’s pretty much perfection.
I love, love, love, love this! It’s my type of craft that you can get the materials for free and it looks gorgeous.
SO GORGEOUS, and the photos truly make it come to life. I am crushing on this. It would be so gorg. to with a big deep red luscious bow around it for Christmas. Well done.
This is beyond gorgeous. So so so pretty. Your pictures are perfect, too. Found you on Craft-O-Maniac Monday. Looked through a few of your photography posts. Nice. I’m your newest follower. :)
So clear work you done. Which is best for this year ‘s Christmas work. Your photographs seems that you started work of Christmas, I also started with unique wreath making.
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CONGRATS YOU ARE IN THE COM SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT TALENT SHOW! WOOT WOOT! winks, jen
Gorgeous wreath!! It’s very natural and the burlap bow finished it off perfectly…would look great on my front door =)
Thanks for commenting on my Marshmallow Wreath! Love this wreath, the texture is amazing. Hope you didn’t hurt yourself when you flung yourself into that ditch!
Kelly
This is stunning! I’ve featured this project with link to your site on my blog! Here’s the post: http://glamorousbride.blogspot.com/2012/08/fabulous-fall-wreaths.html
Barb Im in love with this. Stunning. Just beautiful.