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.
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...
Supplies
Wire Wreath Frame
Floral Wire Paddle
Fresh Evergreen Trimmings - Pines, Hemlocks, Firs, Cedar
How 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.
DIY Evergreen Wreath
This easy-to-make fresh evergreen wreath takes no time to make and costs very little especially if you have lots of fresh greenery in your landscape or access to someone who does.
Materials
- Cuttings of fresh evergreens, pine, juniper, spruce, or cedar
- Wire wreath frame
- Paddle of floral wire
- Ribbon (optional)
Tools
- Pruners to cut greens and wire
Instructions
- Tie the end of the wire from a wire floral paddle onto 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.
- Wrap the wire around the bottom 1-2 inches of the bunch pulling firmly on the paddle.
- Add another bunch to the left of the first one and attach it by wrapping more wire around the bunch and the frame.
- Add a bunch below the first bunch overlapping slightly and continue with another to the left and so on.
- Once the wreath is full 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.
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Traci
I 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
Hi 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
Patti that clears it up for me. Now I see exactly how it works. I can't wait to make one.
Traci
Vanessa
I love this wreath
Funky Junk Interiors
Oh my gosh... look how full and wonderful this wreath is! It's amazing! Pinned!
gail
mmmmm I can almost smell it through my computer !!!
pinned!
Christine
LOVE 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
I love a fresh wreath! Thanks so much!
Barb Rosen
Homemade is the best in my book! Love this classic fresh greens wreath!
Susan M.
Your wreath is gorgeous! I bet it stays fresh much longer than the store bought ones.
Looking forward to seeing your Christmas home tour!
Patti
Thanks 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.