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How to Make a Natural Evergreen Wreath

Filed Under: Budget-Friendly, Christmas, Everyday Crafts, Everyday DIY, Farmhouse Style, Hobby Lobby Crafts, Wreaths and Arrangements Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas Projects, Farmhouse, Farmhouse Christmas, Farmhouse Decor, Hobby Lobby, Wreaths

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Decking the halls!

And the walls and the doors and the…

Tis’ the season to have cedar clippings and

magnolia leaves strewn hither and there.

And I love it.

Well, not the “strewn” part but the decorating part.

Every year, I raid my yard in what The Hubbs has

deemed “The Great Christmas Shrub & Tree Pillaging.”

I have baskets of fresh clippings everywhere you look –

ready to be placed into anything that doesn’t walk or move. 🙂

Cedar, boxwood, wild magnolia and pine.

Last week, I shared a tiny all-natural wreath I had made

and asked if you wanted me to show you how to make one.

You did!

So here ya’ go…

How to Make a Natural Evergreen Wreath

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Christmas Flourish

 I understand that not everyone has boxwood

growing in their yard.

Or, five acres of wild magnolia and beautiful NC pine.

I ,also, understand that not everyone has a 12-yr old

rosemary that is more a tree than a plant.

I do get that!

evergreens

But, here’s a little secret… did you know Lowe’s and

Home Depot give away their Christmas tree trimmings?

That’s right.  

All your little arms can carry.

Don’t have any other greenery sources?

Put out a call to family and friends and ask if you can 

come raid their yard and give them a free bush pruning.

I used four types of greenery…

boxwood – rosemary – cedar – wild magnolia.

You could also use just two types of greenery, or if need be –

even a single type of greenery.

The wreath-making technique is the same.

wire paddle

 

My preferred type of floral wire is a 1/4-lb wire on a

paddle. It’s easier to use and prevents the wire from

becoming uncoiled like some other spools.

Let’s get started…

1st Bough

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All of my cuttings are about 8-12″ long.  They have been

given a good washing in the tub to remove any

“tagger-alongs,” aka bugs.

Start with a single cutting, and wrap the stem with wire

several times.  You will note as we go along, I do not

use a wreath form, etc.  

2d Bough

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Grab a second cutting, and “squish” it together at

the base of the leaves just above the stem, then place

the second stem about halfway

down the first stem, on top pf each other.  

Continue wiring the two together.

Adding rosemary

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Now start layering additional types of greenery, as

available. I used the stems of rosemary and magnolia

more as “filler” which I place on the sides primarily, to

add bulk to the “garland.”  Always lay the newer stem

slightly further down the stem of the cutting you are

placing it on top of,  so it creates a “layered” effect.

wiring rosemary 

Keep wiring tightly as you work. 

adding cedar

It doesn’t matter if you are working with

only two types of greenery or five –

try to alternate the stems as you go so when the wreath

is formed all of the stems will be distributed evenly.

Also, make sure you maintain the same thickness

throughout, too.   

Once you have a long enough garland required to

make the diameter of wreath you desire…

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Go thru and add more wire here and there

to secure it all, as needed.

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To create the wreath, simply shape the garland into

a circle and use more wire to secure the two ends together.

If you created a garland with enough thickness, the

wreath should easily hold its own shape.  If the wreath

is too flimsy, unwire it and add more greenery – or

its possible you wired all of the pieces too far down

on the stems.

Now, as I said. I did not use a form, but if you have a

wire wreath-making form, the concept is the same. 

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If you have a few bare spots, go ahead and tuck in

a spare piece of greenery here and there.

Finally, add a wire hanger on the back.

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Okay, I cheated. 

This wreath isn’t exactly 100 percent natural.

I did add some faux berries.

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I am so in love with this ribbon from Hobby Lobby.  

It is a sweater ribbon and I want to add it to everything.

This is the theme ribbon for our kitchen this year.

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Right now, it’s hanging on the wall above the little blue

cabinet in the breakfast room area. 

Not sure if I will keep it here – it’s a process. 🙂

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How to Make a Natural Wreath | The Everyday Home

But, what I am sure of is that I love it.

I love it’s simplicity.

I love it’s texture.

And I love it’s price.

ha!

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I love how my Iced Mason Jar Candle in the vintage

scale looks with the wreath. This gives you an indication

of the direction I am going this year.

 

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Making an Evergreen Wreath | The Everyday Home

I hope to make several more of these,

and will even use a few of them in the original

garland format.

I hope this tutorial helped you.

Do you have any questions about the process?

Please leave a comment below if so.

Where would you love to hang one of these wreaths?

I’d love to hear your ideas.

Christmas Flourish

Do you follow me on Pinterest?

I share so many fabulous DIYs, Crafts and Recipes,

so please join me.

I would also love it if you would share these images…

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Comments

  1. Michele says

    November 24, 2015 at 2:30 AM

    Oh, Barb- you did a remarkable job with that gorgeous wreath – it is amazing! I love your choices of greenery – and no one would have EVER guessed that those are faux berries! WOW! Well done, ma’am!

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  2. Cheryl says

    December 1, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    Very beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your technique!

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  3. Jesica says

    December 2, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    Looks so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing the tip about the hardware stores… I need to run down there asap and see if I can get my hands on some trimmings! Here I was considering buying a little bundle of eucalyptus greenery for $5.99 at Whole Foods 😀

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  4. Tara @ Lehman Lane says

    December 4, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    Super job on your wreath Barb! It looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing it @ Dream. Create. Inspire. Link. Have a wonderful weekend and take care, Tara

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  5. Sahana says

    December 6, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    Your evergreen wreath looks beautiful and those faux berries adds so much to the beauty of the whole wreath. I always wanted to make a wreath but as a first step I have created a board to pin the wreath ideas but don’t know when I will actually make one 😉 Thank you for linking with us at #HomeMattersParty. We would love to have you next week again.

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  6. Amy says

    December 12, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    Love, love this! I have been obsessed about using my evergreens trimmings. We unintentionally did not trim in the fall. Well, I have in December because there is no snow here! I have not made a wreath yet. I will try after reading this blog. Thanks!

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  7. Debra Wise says

    November 28, 2017 at 9:25 AM

    Very beautiful! Love it and that it’s made with natural materials. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Norma Rolader says

    November 28, 2017 at 5:12 PM

    WOW!!!! Great ideas and thank you for the wreath ideas and information

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  9. Emily says

    December 10, 2017 at 6:34 PM

    Your wreath is stunning! I’ve made fresh garlands, but I want to try a wreath one of these years. I already saved your post for reference. Thank you for linking up with Merry Monday – I’ll be featuring your wreath at our upcoming party.

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  10. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

    December 15, 2017 at 2:08 PM

    So pretty Barb! I love using greenery in wreaths!

    I just wanted to let you know that you were featured as a Rockstar at last week’s Creativity Unleashed party! Congrats, and thanks for sharing at our party! https://www.practicallyfunctional.com/creativity-unleashed-202/

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    • Barb says

      December 15, 2017 at 9:45 PM

      That is so sweet and thanks for letting me know. I am honored. xxoo

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