Use a plain grapevine wreath as the base of your magnolia wreath.
Cut small magnolia branches that have several leaves attached. Cut branches with blooms as well, if your tree is blooming. Cover the grapevine wreath with the magnolia branches and attach them with floral wire. Continue doing this until the wreath is completely covered with leaves and blooms.
Cut a length of ribbon that is about 2 feet long. Tie the ribbon into a bow and attach it to the wreath with floral wire.
Choose a tall vase for the base of your magnolia flower arrangement.
Place glass beads in the bottom of your glass vase to give the vase some color and dimension.
Cut long stems of magnolia branches that have flowers attached.
Place the magnolia stems inside the vase. Place the taller stems toward the center and the shorter ones on the sides. This will create an oval-shaped arrangement.