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Prima, September 2023

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

A beautiful inspiring book with lovely pictures and easy to follow instructions. I recently attended a creativity in nature workshop and this book was a perfect follow-on. Whilst I done many crafts, wreath making was something I only did it Christmas, but this because inspired me that it could be something for all year round and I love the use of natural materials. I found foraging for some of the natural elements a great way of enjoying being out in nature in different seasons and it encouraged me to get outdoors. Lots of tips too of ways to recycle materials in ways you'd never have thought of.

NetGalley, Chrissie Robinson

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I love to forage for plants, but hadn't considered using them in wreaths until this book! I love that the author uses found objects in her wreaths so you don't have to buy so many items, and can make as many wreaths as you want. I ended up going to a creek that my family and I like, finding a vine and forming it into a wreath. I used dried flowers in it and it was so cute.

NetGalley, Ashley Granger

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This book is exceptional. It covers a huge variety of wreath making processes from the simple to complex including making your own wreath form I found it to be very educational and fun. The pictures are great and I was very inspired to try new things. This would be a great gift for any hobbyist.

NetGalley, Richelle Rodarte

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This book is full of lovely ideas and makes wreath making accessible to people of all abilites.

I love the willow star wreath and it looks much easier to achieve for a beginner than the circular willow wreath. When I got to the page about the book lover’s Valentine I exclaimed aloud at the beauty of the wreath and want to make one of these very much. The lavender wrapped in ribbon project took me right back to childhood and making a similar thing with my nan.

Gorgeous photography throughout. Lots of ideas and inspiration – just a super book.

5 stars

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GoodReads, Crystalrainbow

Another superb, practical DIY book from P&S on how to create and make your own wreaths for all occasions. Includes information on what materials to forage for in the countryside.

Books Monthly

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I wanted to try wreath making and this was the perfect guide. It's informative and the projects are easy to follow.
An excellent guide, richly illustrated and full of interesting ideas.
Highly recommended.

NetGalley, Anna Maria Giacomasso

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Loved this book, full of pictures, information, guides, how to make different wreaths, through the seasons, including Christmas, using lots of different materials, and recycling, lots of tips, It shows you how to wire oranges, or how to make bows, with lots of photos and images, as you go. I would really recommend this book to anyone who enjoys making things, and learning new skills, a really nice present for someone too.

NetGalley, Holly Briers

Are you looking for some inspiration for a wreath for your home? Well, look no further! This book is full of ideas and instructions on how to make some beautiful wreaths. I will definitely be adding some of these beautiful wreaths to my front door.

NetGalley, Terri Ladage Randolph

This book had lots of great ideas for wreaths. I have never made one before and this book made me feel like I could make a wreath! I am super inspired and can't wait to make wreaths for every season!

NetGalley, Katie Sauer

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This is an awesome book to learn how to make various style of wreaths. My favorites were the booklovers valentine and lavender heart wreaths. I've never made a heart shaped wreaths before, and these were awesome. I naturally gravitated towards these for a multitude of reasons- hearts are my favorite shape, I love to read, purple is my favorite color, and I love the smell of lavender.

NetGalley, Pamela D

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

So many great wreaths! I love the one make from pages of books; just lovely! I was surprised to find the directions of German Stars in this book. I made them as child and had long forgotten how to make them. I liked the lavender wreath and look forward to putting my lavender to use next year. Directions were clear, easy to follow. `The variety of wreaths was just amazing. I can't wait to see the actual book as I am sure the photos in it will look amazing in color!

NetGalley, Catherine Hankins

This is a nice craft book that teaches you more than just wreaths. I appreciated the author's focus on sustainability and loved that she taught how to use willow to make wreaths and other shapes. There's quite a variety of wreath types outside of the usual materials here. She wrote part of it during lockdown when fresh flowers weren't accessible and that may have led to some of the more unusual materials. A fun read with lots of photos.

NetGalley, Alicia Bayer

This book "Wreath Making for all Occasions" is a nice collection of 12 wreath ideas. I found a few wreaths I'd personally like to make- the Lavender Summer Heart wreath and the Winter Wonderland pinecone wreath are my two favorites! This book offers lovely pictures of each wreath and clear directions on how to make them, including the necessary materials. I think this book would be a great addition to any crafter's bookshelf or library.

NetGalley, Lyndsey Eccles

A wonderful addition to any crafters bookshelf.

This book is brilliant !!
it teaches you how to make wreaths from scratch rather than just getting store bought ones. As well as teaching you a manner of all different techniques ,the wreaths Aren’t just for Christmas there are wreaths for all occasions as well as using all different materials, from flowers to beach-combed items.

I would highly recommend this book to any crafter who wants something a little different to hang in there door throughout the year .

NetGalley, lily wood

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Becci Coombs has put together an excellent book for crafters interested in making their own wreaths. She presents information in a very readable and easy to understand way, while promoting recycling and the use of earth-friendly materials. At the beginning of the book, she goes over the different types of materials used in the projects that follow, and then offers a variety of wreaths for all seasons.

Each project lists the materials needed and has easy to follow, step-by-step instructions with plenty of pictures. The pictures are beautiful and such a help!

I was so taken by the visual beauty of this book that I read through it in one sitting. Now comes the hard part, choosing which project to do first!

NetGalley, Kathy Fuchs

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Becci is Danish, living in the UK and the owner of hyggestyle.com.uk. Becci’s book gives a wonderful variety of wreaths, with beautiful photography and numerous steps to show how to make each wreath.

Some of the wreaths were with plants, flowers and “live” objects but there were also numerous wreaths to make out of simple day to day objects like paperback books, strong paper, wool and fabric. I loved that there is something for everyone, for those who are naturally gifted at creating to those of us not so inclined !

The reader can learn how to make bases out of willow and wire wreaths. Some wreathes require access to special products but many of the wreaths can be created in lockdown with less obscure “ingredients”.

Thank you for inspiring me To do something fun and create with my girls during our lockdown spring break. I am already eyeing off the eucalyptus trees and wattle across the road to create a gorgeous front door wreath. I am also going to try the Pom Pom wreath, rose book wreath and the Danish Paper stars.

Thank you for arriving into my life at the perfect moment and your beautiful inspiration, not to forget the unexpected but wonderful humour in the instructions, I won’t be making any wool wreaths while eating buttery toast - thanks for the warning ⚠️!

Highly recommended and. Beautiful gift.

NetGalley, Ann T

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This is a great book about making wreaths for every occasion... it's a great beginner book and it really got me wanting to make my own wreaths now.

NetGalley, Kaitlyn Waller

Wreaths make gorgeous and even stunning decorations wherever you hang them so it is worthwhile to learn how to make your own.

In this book, the author teaches you how to, with some emphasis on using eco friendly and sustainable materials or salvaged and upcycled objects from around your house or wherever you can. Step by step pictorial and text instructions are given and are easy to follow.

I liked all the projects except for a couple, and there is a good range of styles. Ms Coombes has a soft spot for Scandinavian designs so you will find some delightfully simple and even minimalist wreaths.

Overall a good book for learning this beautiful craft.

NetGalley, Flora Fung

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Plenty of good photographs and the author’s sense of humor made this a winner for me. I also appreciated the author’s concern for the environment, emphasizing reused or scavenged items when possible. The book includes a variety of wreath themes suitable for different seasons.

NetGalley, Natalie Kennedy

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I made my very first wreath over 30 years ago and have made quite a few more since then. But I’ve never really given myself to some of the ideas in this book and I am excited to make them. Collecting my own willow reeds and making shapes far different than I have in the past is the next wave for me.

This book provides instructions and pictures to guide you into making your own wreaths from scratch. Use some of the ideas, incorporate your own as you conceive them and you are on your way to having some really creative wreaths to hang on your door, in your home, or to give as gifts. I LOVE this book!

NetGalley, Cindi Austin