Learn how to easily make your own fresh evergreen wreath. If you have materials in your landscape or know someone who does it will cost very little to make.
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It’s easier to make a fresh evergreen wreath than you might think. This project only takes about 1 hour from start to finish. All you have to do is gather greens from your yard, your neighbor’s yard, your friends’ yard etc…
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Supplies
Wire Wreath Frame
Floral Wire Paddle
Fresh Greenery Trimmings – Pines, Hemlocks, Firs, Cedar,
Steps to Make a Fresh Evergreen Wreath
Start with tying the wire to the wreath frame. Gather bunches of the plant materials around 6 inches long and 4-6 inches wide and place them on an angle on the frame, to the right outside area.
Then wrap the wire around the bottom 1-2 inches of the bunch. I usually wrap around 2-3 times pulling firmly on the paddle.
The floral wire paddles are so handy. They really let you get a firm grip on it and pull so that you end up with a nice tightly wrapped wreath.
Add another bunch to the left of the first one and attach it by wrapping more wire around the bunch and the frame.
Next, add a bunch below the first bunch overlapping slightly and continue with another to the left and so on. Before you know it you will have completed the entire wreath.
Then cut the wire leaving several inches to attach to the back by twisting it around the frame several times. Adorn with a pretty ribbon, berries, pine cones or leave it just as is.
It’s a lot of fun to create, saves you money, and it smells wonderful.
Traci says
December 4, 2014 at 2:53 amI have always wanted to make a fresh wreath but I am still a little confussed. Do I the second bunch where it overlaps the wire on the first bunch?
Traci
Patti says
December 4, 2014 at 7:02 amHi Traci,
Here’s what I do. I start with one bunch and adhere it to the frame on a slight angle to the right. Then I place another bunch right next the first one just to its left. This should give you greenery on the inside and out of the frame. To your question: For the next step repeat the first but moved down 3 inches or so below the first group so the branches overlap and cover the first group. Does that make sense? If not let me know. Sorry it wasn’t more clear for you.
Traci says
December 4, 2014 at 1:18 pmPatti that clears it up for me. Now I see exactly how it works. I can’t wait to make one.
Traci
Vanessa says
December 3, 2014 at 8:51 pmI love this wreath
Funky Junk Interiors says
December 3, 2014 at 3:00 pmOh my gosh… look how full and wonderful this wreath is! It’s amazing! Pinned!
gail says
December 3, 2014 at 10:50 ammmmmm I can almost smell it through my computer !!!
pinned!
Christine says
December 3, 2014 at 9:30 amLOVE it!! I have yet to make an evergreen wreath, but it’s on my to-do list this year!! Thanks for the tutorial!
Leslie @ House on the Way says
December 3, 2014 at 9:28 amI love a fresh wreath! Thanks so much!
Barb Rosen says
December 3, 2014 at 7:48 amHomemade is the best in my book! Love this classic fresh greens wreath!
Susan M. says
December 2, 2014 at 7:17 amYour wreath is gorgeous! I bet it stays fresh much longer than the store bought ones.
Looking forward to seeing your Christmas home tour!
Patti says
December 2, 2014 at 8:35 amThanks Susan! I’m also looking forward to your tour as I noticed you are participating too. Makes for a busy time but so much fun.