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VIDEO: How to Make a Wreath

Sherwood Forest Garden Center demonstrates how to make a beautiful holiday decoration.

Do you have a holiday wreath? Have you ever thought of crafting one for yourself or as a Christmas present?

Ashley Thomas, co-owner of , demonstrated how to turn an artificial wreath into a beautiful work of art. With a bow, various picks, three flowers, eucalyptus and some tiny bulbs, Thomas showed how to master the art of making wreaths. 

Though Thomas was able to finish the wreath in less than half an hour because Sherwood Forest custom-makes wreaths on a daily basis, she cautioned that a first-timer might need a few hours outside of picking out the desired decor to adorn the wreath.

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It's well worth the time, she said. "At the end of everything, you'll have a wreath that you can keep forever," Thomas said.

If you're interested in making a wreath, be sure to check out these videos detailing four steps in making a wreath.

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