The Grapevine Struggle is Real

Working with grapevine wreaths is definitely not for the impatient! These twisty little guys love to tangle and test my patience, especially when I'm trying to wrangle wire through their wild branches. Sometimes I swear they're fighting me on purpose.

But—deep breath—the end result always makes it worth it. The rustic look that comes out of all that effort makes me very happy. l'm currently playing with 6-inch wreaths, perfect for small spaces or gifting. I stick with brown wire and earthy-toned beads to keep everything feeling natural and cozy, like something you'd find on a woodland cottage door.

These wreaths take a bit more time (and maybe a few muttered words behind the scenes), so they run a couple bucks more. But I promise, each one is crafted with love, patience, and a few deep sighs.

Check out the photo to see what I mean. These little beauties really do shine when finished!

This one is called Coutry Charm Sunstone Tree. Cureently, I have 1 more in the store called Rustic Roots (simple and to the point)

As said earlier, they are difficult to make. I will be creating more soon, it is a matter of time and patience. 💕

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