This Steal the Style takes an old craft favorite and modernizes it. I have written about wreaths before ? call me an old lady crafter at heart. Wreaths are great style pieces that go seasonally or for a trendy accessory piece. They are not just for doors anymore. You can hang them from walls, windows, mantles, ceilings, furniture or lay them flat for a beautiful tablescape effect.

This is not your Grandma Betty’s wreath. Give it out to friends, coworkers, neighbors or hosts. They do make a great one-of-a-kind and thoughtful, artsy gifts. You need a half hour and a small list of supplies.

Supplies:
Metal wreath hoop
Metallic spray paint
Wire cutters
Twine or thin wire
Real greens
Trinkets, ribbons and accessories (optional)

Steps:
1. Singular metal wreath hoops are actually hard to find. So if you don’t have a posh craft supply store, buy the $3 wreath hoop. It has four interconnected hoops. Take your wire cutters and cut out the individual hoops from the back. It is easy. You will probably want to give it a quick coat of metallic spray paint in whatever color you want. Place the hoop aside to dry for 20 minutes. You can actually get three other wreaths if you want to use the rest of the wired hoops, or you can make a cool geometric wreath and attach them together. Your choice.
2. Next, take all your greens and clip and lay them out. Stack them in small bunches by size and then start grouping or laying them out how you want them. Take the small bunches and wire them together. Don’t make a big bunch and expect to wire it onto the wreath. It will fall apart.
3. Once you have your bunches, start to attach them with your wire or twine. Make these tight as you can. Start from the outsides and work towards the center. Make it asymmetrical or symmetrical. Add trinkets or ribbons or a little conversation accessory if you want to get sassy. You can use floral spray to make sure everything stays in place and looks fresh.
4. Now, hang it around your neck and walk around town. You are Art. And you are welcome.

-Jamie BURKE