Downeast Thunder Farm

Our Little Patch of Woods in Downeast Maine

Susan's Joyful Owl Winter Wreath

While I’ve been designing trees and wreaths for our Christmas Tree Festival, it occurred to me that I’ve never made a wreath for myself – I always seem to give my completed pieces away. I love my Joyful Wreath Owl but wanted to make a wreath that would last all winter.

I purchased an artificial “bush” of evergreen ($5) at Hobby Lobby and dismantled it, so I had smaller springs of pine and berries. I arranged the elements on a grapevine wreath ($5) until I was happy with them and then hot glued them into place. I created a double bow with a brown and green ribbon tied with a wire ($8). I then created another Joyful Wreath Owl and tucked her in the center. In the case of this grapevine wreath, I stitched a length of wire to the back of the owl and then wrapped the wire around some of the vines. I’m quite happy with the end result.

Last evening I was invited to an artist friend’s studio – Whopaints – for the Winter Harbor Shopping night with some real artists. I had a tiny spot in her studio to display my kits. I created this board to showcase what was available and set out a few kits. As I sold my first kits in person, I learned many things. One must put a price on items. One must bring money with which to make change. One must mark what’s not for sale and display only. I took my Joyful Owl Winter Wreath as an example of a finished kit, and a woman wanted to purchase the decorated wreath. I explained that it was not for sale but display. She said that she wished I would make them to sell. Hmmm. Just what I need – another job/business!

I'm taking some time away. The online shop will be closed beginning Monday, January 19th and reopen on Monday, Sunday, February 2nd. Get your orders in now! Dismiss