How to Make a Boxwood Wreath
Learn how to make a boxwood wreath! This natural wreath is beautiful and simple, easily made with fresh boxwood clippings.
Sometimes, less is more.
That's the case with this wreath that I shared during Monday's spring entryway tour. It's petite and delicate.
Maybe it's the light feeling of spring, but I wanted to do something simpler for our front door.
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How to Make a Boxwood Wreath
#1. Collect boxwood clippings. We've got two boxwood plants on our porch -- one plant has done wonderfully and the other struggles. I decided to grab my clippings from the sad plant, in hopes that a little pruning might help it perk up. So -- if you have boxwood care tips, feel free to share.
#2. Choose a wreath form. I didn't have a wreath form on hand; but did have some old embroidery hoops. Since I was going for a smaller wreath, an embroidery hoop made perfect sense.
#3. Attach clippings to the outside of the wreath form with floral wire. Overlap each end with the next clipping.
#4. Attach clippings to the inside of the wreath form, working to hide the floral wire by continuing to overlap.
Simple as that. This project only took about 30 minutes; but it would take longer to create a large wreath, of course.
What do you think? Would you hang a small wreath on your front door? I was concerned it would feel "wimpy" against the large door; but it seems to complement it nicely -- like a piece of jewelry.
If you're interested in more wreath ideas check out one of these posts, or visit my "Wreaths" board on Pinterest.
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Now that my front door is looking pretty -- and the weather is warming up -- it will be time to freshen up the porch a bit. I shared a bit of inspiration on Facebook last week, which will guide the direction I'm heading. Stay tuned {here's an update}!
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I really love the simplicity of this wreath. I have seen them but did not know how they were made. Hopefully, your plant could catch itself back up - no ideas on how to keep them healthy!! My large wreath that I created for the door looked lovely, but I ended up using just a plain smaller wreath I picked up from Target's dollar spot last year. It is smaller but it stays and does not get knocked down from the door. So I totally agree, that sometimes "less is more".
I've had some that knock more than other wreaths, too. I made one last year and ended up moving it to another spot that wasn't a door. I guess it's always fun to switch things up anyway 🙂
This is so pretty, and so perfect for spring or summer!
Thanks, Emily! 🙂
I just love this gorgeous little wreath, and using an embroidery hoop for the wreath form is such a genius idea! This turned out wonderfully and really makes your home look ready for spring!
It can be simple (and I like it like that) or built thick. Love it either way.
Very versatile and a great idea for people trimming their boxwoods.
(And because we are trimming our yard's plant/trees, let me tell you, upcycling cuttings makes for a great project in my book.)
It's that time of year 🙂