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Looking for some spring decor to craft for your home? These DIY pussy willow branches are simple in their design but quite striking once you arrange a few of them in a vase to display. Plus they are easy to make! Pussy willow branches can be incorporated into floral arrangements to add texture and visual interest. They pair well with other natural elements such as dried thistles or eucalyptus leaves. For a more minimalist look, you can add the branches to a vase on their own or in a simple arrangement with other flowers that complement their soft grey color. The resulting arrangements are full of natural beauty and add charm to any space. Unlike the other branches we have made for spring, our DIY pussy willow branches do not have any paper blooms on them. You could always add little flower buds on your branches if you would like, but we prefer to keep ours simple. If you are joining our Member Make workshop this month, we will be using three of these branches to make a spring wreath with small blossoms.
Although I am trying to take as much decor as I can up to my parents house before our big move, I must confess that I did go rummaging through the attic last time we were up there for these L-O-V-E letters. I really wanted needed them for our Valentine’s decor! Once you have coveredyour wreath with q-tips you can hang it on a door, on yourmantel, or within a letter display! The options are endless! We then placed them on an old ladder at the entrance of herwedding ceremony (you can see pictures from my sister-in-law’swedding here& here).Anywho, Ihave moved this Pussy Willow Wreath & L-O-V-E letters to our mantel & am perfectly pleased with the results.
Skill level: Beginner. This is an easy project, but it can be time-consuming depending on how many pussy willow branches you want to make (each branch takes about an hour to craft). This vase of miniature pussy willow branches is the latest addition to my farmhouse-style dollhouse in progress! Pussy willow is a type of deciduous shrub that is native to North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. The shrub typically grows to a height of 10-30 feet and produces soft, furry grey catkins (also known as pussy willow branches) in the early spring. These catkins are often used for decorative purposes in various forms, including wreaths, garlands, bouquets, and centerpieces. Pussy willow can also be cultivated for ornamental purposes and is widely used in landscaping and gardening to add a touch of natural beauty to outdoor spaces. Crafting tips: When wrapping your cotton spun eggs, it’s okay if the egg is still visible. You just need enough wool to make it look fuzzy! Also, your branches can vary in length — we varied ours between 12–18 inches. And you can use however many eggs you want per branch. For reference, we used between 10 and 15 eggs per 18-inch stem.
I made this discovery at the beginning of last summer when I loaded up my car with decor for my sister (in-laws) wedding, which also happened to include these L-O-V-E letters! I must also admit that I will probably keep this display on our mantel until we move. I LOVE it so much!! For the brown acrylic paint, I used Winsor Newton Galeria Acrylic in Vandyke Brown, but any dark brown will work. Glue Pussy willow centerpieces are ideal for adding charm to your dining table. The soft hues of the catkins make them perfect for complementing a range of interior design styles. For a more dramatic look, you can create a larger centerpiece with pussy willow, other flowers, and greenery.