Wednesday, November 28, 2012

A Boxwood Christmas Wreath



Hello!  I've got another wreath tutorial to share with you today!  I think this boxwood wreath might be my favorite.

This is what you will need to make your own boxwood wreath:

Boxwood clippings (I cut mine from my yard)
A wire hanger
Floral wire
Wire cutters
Ribbon (optional)

First, take your hanger and pull the bottom portion until it forms an oval.  


In order to cover the hanger, use two longer clippings together and wire them to the hanger.  Make sure to tuck the wire under the leaves so that it is not as visible.


Work your way around the hanger, making sure to keep the leaves facing the same direction so that it looks neat.  Cut the top portion off of the hanger and attach your ribbon.  You're done!


I've made quite a few of these already for our home and like the little splashes of green they add.  I'm hoping they dry well and stay green enough to keep things merry and bright all winter long!



Thank you for reading.  See you soon!

I'm linking up to:
Craftberry Bush
Design, Dining, and Diapers
Crafty, Scrappy, Happy
Hi Sugarplum!
Centsational Girl
Nesting Place

27 comments:

Craftberry Bush said...

Just so gorgeous Liz....LOVE it...xo

Jennifer @ Town and Country Living said...

I love it, too! It's simple, yet beautiful.

Dear Emmeline said...

very cute. you used a very similar method to how I made my star of bethlehem wreath this past weekend http://www.dearemmeline.blogspot.com/2012/11/star-of-bethlehem-wreath.html

your verion is so cute and much simpler!

Amy @ The Happy Tulip said...

Beautifully simple, which is right up my alley. Love it!

My Garden Diaries said...

What a great idea girl! Love it!

Sweet Melanie said...

This is absolutely lovely! I am thrilled to have found your blog through Craftberry Bush on Facebook. I am now your latest follower!

Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers said...

This is so sweet and so elegant and I honestly can't believe you made it from a coat hanger! Brilliant. Pinning :)

Shannah @ Just Us Four said...

So simple and beautiful. This is an awesome project! I hope you will consider linking it up to the Pinworthy Projects Party over at my blog, Just Us Four.

jenclair said...

Simple and elegant!

Jaime Lyn said...

I ADORE your wreath so so soooo much!!! Seriously so simple and beautiful! I am pinning it to our Happy Hour Link Party Feature board, thank you SO much for sharing and linking up!
Hugs,
Jaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy

Ellora said...

I love love love this!! So simple and beautiful!! Pinning this one!

Jennifer Hicks said...

pretty, simple & elegant; found you at Happy Hour.

Jill Flory of Sew a Fine Seam said...

That is so so awesome! Looks like you bought it from pottery barn or somewhere high end! Lvoe it and I'm pinning it!

Glamorous Mommy said...

This is beautiful! Found you featured over from Happy Hour!

Fotini

Heather M said...

This is so simple and so elegant. I absolutely love it. Congrats on your happy hour feature. I might have to try this one for myself!

Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon said...

This is so simply elegant!!!

Jennifer @ Town and Country Living said...

I'm back to tell you that you inspired me to make my own boxwood wreaths. I love them!

Jennifer BNHblog said...

So beautiful and simple to make. Thanks for sharing!

Centsational Girl said...

So so so pretty, thanks so much for linking to the party and Merry Christmas !

Brandi said...

Simply beautiful!

Jenna said...

This is so very pretty in all its simplicity! Wishing I had some boxwood growing in my yard...

Tamsyn said...

So simple, but so perfectly elegant and gorgeous. I love it!

Darnetha said...

I really like that! So simple and very pretty!

homecrush said...

Simple and lovely -- thanks for sharing!

Patti Borrelli @BeSoStyle said...

love the simplicity. love boxwood. So glad i found you. come visit me sometime, www.besostyle.com

Yvonne W said...

What a simple and yet so effective finish. Love it.

Megan @ Two Live Colorfully said...

So gorgeous! I love fresh and simple Christmas greenery!

Fantastic post!!

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