Work outside on a covered surface if possible when you use the wood stain.
Stain one side of all the wood shims and let dry.
Stain the wreath form and let dry.
Stain the edges and ends of the wood shims.
Add a coat of White Wash Pickling stain and let dry.
Apply two inches of hot glue to the back of the thin end of the shim and attach to the wreath form.
After all the shims are attached, turn the wreath form over and glue the loose sections to the wreath form.
Make a simple bow using ribbon and attach to wreath with floral wire.
Arrange silk flowers and tuck into wreath or attach with hot glue.