Christmas Carnation Wreaths: Fragrant Holiday Decor for Your Door

Simple, Elegant, and Long-Lasting

Joanne Johnson adorns her entryway with wreaths of puffy red carnations, hung with nearly invisible fishing line and accented with ribbons. The wreaths last a week or more outdoors with occasional misting of the floral foam base.

Project Details

• Time: ~45 minutes.
• Cost: ~$25 plus $60–90 for 75 carnations.

Materials

• 3½ ft fishing line, clippers, scissors.
• 15-inch plastic-backed floral foam ring.
• Flower preservative, 75 carnations, 2 yards ribbon.

Steps

1. Tie fishing line around foam ring top; leave long ends for hanging.
2. Soak foam in preservative water 1 hour; drain briefly.
3. Working with stems under water, cut to 2 inches. Insert into foam: inside first, then outside, front last, packing tightly so petals touch.
4. Hang by fishing line; add ribbon.

A festive, fragrant welcome that's surprisingly easy to create.