How to Make a Boxwood Wreath that can be used any time of the year.
This wreath project is especially nice during the holiday season as well!
How to Make a Boxwood Wreath.
This is a simple wreath project that can be made inexpensively.
I like that a lot of the materials can easily be found at a dollar store too!
Did you try my Christmas Tree Brownie Treat recipe idea?
That recipe is a fun recipe for brownies that are shaped like Christmas trees and then decorated.
Like this project, that recipe is another easy and fun holiday idea!
To make this project you will need a 14" wire wreath form. You can find a variety of wreath forms here.
You may be wondering what season is a boxwood wreath.
Really, a boxwood wreath can be used any time of the year.
If you want to have your boxwood wreath just for Christmas, that is also an option.
Boxwood wreaths are very common especially during the holiday season.
This has something to do with how well real boxwoods hold up.
Also, because of their shape, boxwoods display clean and simple.
How do you make a boxwood Christmas wreath?
This wreath can easily be made specifically for Christmas.
All it takes is a simple Christmas decoration to do so.
My DIY boxwood wreath has a holiday themed bow.
You can really use any bow to make your wreath a Christmas one.
Also, you can add additional holiday themed add-ons as desired.
Tips for making a holiday boxwood wreath.
The good news about using boxwood picks is that they are not only inexpensive, they can be easily shaped. This is nice because you can shape the wreath pics as you go.
More tips for you
- While I am using a wire wreath form for my wreath, you could use another kind of form. A grapevine wreath for example, could also work for homemade wreath.
- When trimming branches, it is best to do it one branch at a time. This will make the wreath look more natural for display.
- You can make this a year-round wreath when you are done with the holiday season. Simple change out the bow for one that is relevant to the next big event!
Personalize your DIY project.
This boxwood wreath does look find just the way it is.
However, you may be lookin for a way to make yours even better.
Try one of these ideas.
- Decorate your wreath with bows from a multi-bow pack.
- Spray on some 'snow' for a wintery look.
- Tie some pinecones on to your wreath.
- Use the ribbons of your choice rather than the ones I have used.
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How do you make a real Boxwood wreath?
Yes, you can make a fresh boxwood wreath using these directions.
Simply use the real pics instead of the artificial ones.
You can usually find boxwood pics during the holiday season at a garden store.
Or, there may be some that you can trim from your backyard.
Please note that using real boxwood can mean the you may need to a bit more trimming of the boxwood or wrapping with floral wire.
Supplies needed to make this project.
Look at your local dollar store to save some money on this project.
Or, save some time and find the materials online.
- 14 inch wire wreath form.
- Burlap ribbon
- Black and white check ribbon
- Boxwood picks- 8, or as needed.
- Zip ties
- Hot Glue Gun- optional, as needed.
- Wire Cutters
How to Make a Boxwood Wreath.
Step One: Prepare the boxwood stems.
Using the wire cutters, trim the stems of the boxwoods as needed. You will need about three inches of stem to make this projects.
Step Two: Attach the boxwood stems.
Start by attaching two of the stem pieces and using a zip tie, attach them to the center of the wreath form. Fan the stems out so that the boxwood covers the other wreath rings. Repeat this process around the entire wreath going clockwise. Then add additional stems as needed to fill in as need for any open space.
Tip: Zip tie a few of the stems to the inner or outer ring of the wreath form for variety.
Step Three: Finish the wreath.
Start making the bow by cutting a ten inch piece of burlap and set aside. Then wrap the remaining burlap ribbon around your hand three times. Hold the center of the wrapped ribbon as you pull it off of your hand. Then cut it off from the rest of the ribbon. Use the first burlap ribbon that you cut off and place it on the backside of the burlap ribbon piece that was on your hand. Secure all of this with a zip tie in the center
Cut a piece of the black and white checkered ribbon about five inches long and use it to cover the zip tie in the middle of the bow and tie it in the back. Slide a zip tie through the black and white ribbon in the back and use that to secure it to the wreath form.
How to Make a Boxwood Wreath, a simple homemade DIY craft project that can be made with dollar store supplies.
How to Make a Boxwood Wreath
Materials
Instructions
- Using the wire cutters, trim the stems of the boxwoods as needed. You will need about three inches of stem to make this projects. Start by attaching two of the stem pieces and using a zip tie, attach them to the center of the wreath form. Fan the stems out so that the boxwood covers the other wreath rings. Repeat this process around the entire wreath going clockwise. Then add additional stems as needed to fill in as need for any open space.
- Start making the bow by cutting a ten inch piece of burlap and set aside. Then wrap the remaining burlap ribbon around your hand three times. Hold the center of the wrapped ribbon as you pull it off of your hand. Then cut it off from the rest of the ribbon. Use the first burlap ribbon that you cut off and place it on the backside of the burlap ribbon piece that was on your hand. Secure all of this with a zip tie in the centerCut a piece of the black and white checkered ribbon about five inches long and use it to cover the zip tie in the middle of the bow and tie it in the back. Slide a zip tie through the black and white ribbon in the back and use that to secure it to the wreath form.
