The Ultimate Wreath Book: Hundreds of Beautiful Wreaths to Make from Natural Materials [Hardcover]

Ellen Spector Platt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1995

Featuring flowers and herbs both fresh and dried, this book shows readers how to make beautiful hanging arrangements for every season. Includes step-by-step methods on making wreaths on different types of bases, stimulating ideas for choosing materials and making variations, and "ready to hang" images in full-color photos for all 150 wreaths.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Although indelibly associated with Christmastime, decorative wreaths aren't limited to any particular season or holiday. Platt, the author of Flower Crafts and owner of a flower and herb farm, devises a collection of elegant arrangements here, nearly any one of which would bring an air of festivity to any locale in any season. Her constructions range from the simple impact of a Della Robbia Wreath made with whole dried citrus fruits, artichokes and sala leaves, to wedding wreaths for a bride and her party, using dried flowers and herbs. There are also other theme wreaths for special occasions and such holidays as Valentine's Day and Halloween. The collection of Christmas-related arrangements includes one made with fresh greens, dried berries and flower heads that doubles as a bird buffet; another, named Ice and Snow, uses preserved juniper, pine cones, clusters of bleached baby's breath, white ribbons and plastic icicles; a traditional fresh wreath is composed of holly and ivy. Platt offers tips throughout (e.g., cheap ribbon will cheapen the entire effort) and gives precise, easy to follow instructions that make her book a boon for any season.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 246 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Pr (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875967205
• ISBN-13: 978-0875967202
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #540,932 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Old Fashion Family Fun, June 2, 2006

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This review is from: The Ultimate Wreath Book: Hundreds of Beautiful Wreaths to Make from Natural Materials (Paperback)

I've owned this book for several years. This book is a wonderful book. It has easy to follow instructions and even explains what items you will need to make the wreaths. This book may inspire you to even use your own ideas. I know it inspired me. It is a fun Christmas family activity craft book. Not many of those left around. It is a heavy book and the pages are full of pictures and illustrations. I would recommend this book to anybody who wants to start making your own wreaths. This book will educate and enlighten you.

27 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational and Exciting, January 12, 1999

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This review is from: The Ultimate Wreath Book: Hundreds of Beautiful Wreaths to Make from Natural Materials (Hardcover)

This book is sure to stop the winter doldrums quick in their tracks! The book is filled with inspirational and exciting renditions of Ms. Platt's designs on wreath making. It will surely appeal to those who desire to create masterpieces of similar design,as well as those who simply enjoy artistic designs in wreaths.