I’m embracing all things natural for my Christmas decorations this year and I’m calling it my “Woodland Christmas”.
I got the idea for my moss wreath when I was out and about driving down our country roads and I spied a whole bunch of it growing in a north-facing ditch. I screeched to a halt (well, not really), I pulled over to the side of the road, donned my garden gloves (which I have with me at all times) and started to carefully pull some of it up – it literally came up in sheets!
It only took me a few minutes to fill a garbage bag full of it and off I went. What a score!
When I got home I searched around my yard for things to use as accents. I found some fungi (baby robustus conk, I think), dried rose hips, lichen-covered twigs, and pine cones. I had a grapevine and wire garland (from my autumn banister) and I knew it was the perfect thing to secure the moss. I then tied a little gold-edged burlap bow at the top, slightly off-centre. The final touch was a cute little bird that I already had.
I made it before the snow fell – just laid everything on the ground and secured the moss to an old twig wreath with dental floss and wire.
Easy!
So talented you are. Awesome! I wish you could come and decorated my gate too …. absolutely beautiful.
I have no moss. No moss, no moss! Haha! Will bits of prairie grass do? :)
I LOVE your woodland Christmas look!
That wreath is probably my favorite one I’ve seen in awhile…and to think you found everything out in nature….lucky AWESOME you!
This is perfection again Barb…love it so much ! don’t share the same feeling about the snow, but it does make it all look so beautiful…xo
Lu
Beautiful, I just love your wreath, I’m pinning it, and I’m your newest follower, thanks for visiting my blog, cause now I found yours!
Barb! You are one talented lady! I adore this wreath. I’ve been thinking of doing a more “woodland” Christmas this year. I love this look.
I’ve been snooping around a bit. You truly are extremely creative. Hope to try some of your ideas soon. Thanks for the inspiration!
Just beautiful Barb! I’m loving all your Christmas decorating posts. Thanks so much for sharing with us all!
What a wonderful work ! So beautiful with the moss and the berries and the little bird. Amazing and gorgeous !
i flippin’ LOVE that wreath!!! awesome!
Hi there,
I’m your newest follower!
I think your decorated wreath is amazing. So many layers! Mine always seem too linear and simple.
Also love your burlap bows – and that cute mallard with the burlap tie is too cute!
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OMG Barb – you are so talented. And the mushrooms are a perfect addition!
Love this wreath! But what I love even more is the photography … so I looked at your “Gear” tab to find out what equipment you’re using. I’m in the market for a new camera and love the quality of your photos. Blogs look so much better with great photos. Yours are fab!
simply gorgeous! How amazing are you. I have loved everything so far…very inspiring! ;o)
hugs
hello gorgeous xxx
You are so creative… Love this look totally.beautiful photos.
Jenni
You are multi-talented, you take marvelous photos of your amazing crafts.
Loving your Organic Christmas Touches… Thanks for stopping by with such sweet words… yes, we’re having a Wonderful Christmas Season!
Dawn… The Bohemian
I love anything with moss. when I was a little girl is was one of the first green, living things that caught my eye and fascinated me. It grows in secret spots, and that makes it truly special. your wreath is heartwarming and a lovely greeting to those that knock on your door. I would have to stand and stare at it for a long while before knocking! happy week to you Barb.
Very pretty Barb. Love the little bird! :)
Barb, I am SO loving this wreath!!! Amazing!! Totally gorgeous!! Truly love it! And the mesh twiggy stuff! LOVE!
Following you!!! I have lots to learn :)
Lou Cinda
Wow! Thats all so beautiful to see.. and you make it all yourself.
Wonderful to see it all develope.
Hugs from me…
Truly so beautiful Barb!
That wreath is magnificent!
I agree with Sharon, this is the most beautiful wreath I have seen this year! If it was not freezing and pouring down rain, I would be out right now gathering moss for my very own wreath!
I LOVE this wreath! And how creative, I would have been at the craft store buying moss in a bag, lol. Now I know to go out and look for it.
This is gorgeous!!!
Absolutely the prettiest I have seen today and all free. I have used moss from my yard for a pheasant and twig floral piece (a couple of years ago) and the moss is still just fine. Your wreath and front porch will be perfect all winter long. Thank you for sharing. xo Lynn@thevintagenest
Simply stunning! You have completely captured the beauty of nature at this time of the year and that moss wreath is on of the most lovely I have seen. Thank you so much for sharing this at the Doors and Porches Party!
Vanessa
Love the woodland wreath. Just my style.
Thanks for sharing.
Michele
I love it. What an original and it definitely sets the woodland theme for your decorating.
Your wreath is amazing! So creative and unique.
You have done a wonderful job with all that FREE moss…love how thrifty you were with your decor…looks GREAT!!!
Blessings,
Linda
I love your moss wreath! You did a great job. Your porch looks lovely and festive how perfect that it snowed too. I would love for you to share this at The Corson Cottage for our {Home for the Holidays} link party that is open now.~ Carrie
This rocks!! I love it! Coming over from SNS at Funky Junk. So glad to find your lovely blog. New follower, Christie at Three Pixie Lane P.S. I pinned this to make next Christmas! Wish I had time THIS one!
love the natural beauty of this!
How wonderful! You could keep that up till spring. Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
This is stunning!! Thank you so much for linking up to my Saturday 7 party!
I’m loving your woodlands Christmas Barb.
Thanks for linking this to the Simply Christmas inspiration Party at Shabby Art Boutique.
Festive hugs ~ Kerryanne
Your wreath is beautiful!!! I have been making moss wreaths, and wonder how long yours stayed bright green? Some types of moss turn brown after a couple of weeks with regular watering and misting?
Please help?
Thanks,
Sarah
LOVE your wreath and the tutorial on how to gather and put together! Thanks! Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!