How to Make a Rustic-Style Star Wreath

Make a rustic-style wreath this summer using tobacco sticks and other thrift-store finds.

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DIY Giant Star Wreath
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Photo by: Andy Vinson ©Loch and Key Productions

Andy Vinson, Loch and Key Productions

Materials and Tools

  • (5) tobacco sticks
  • drill and bit
  • 2" decking screws
  • grapevine garland
  • floral wire
  • cotton

1. Dry fit tobacco sticks in a star shape, and secure using a drill and decking screws.

2. Unravel and arrange the grapevine garland into a circle around the center of the star. Secure with floral wire.

3. Place a giant metal star (from the craft or thrift store) in the center of the garland, and secure by lopping and twisting onto the top part of the garland with floral wire.

4. Add cotton embellishment in desired pattern, and secure with floral wire.

Photo by: Andy Vinson ©Loch and Key Productions

Andy Vinson, Loch and Key Productions

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