DIY Simple Natural Christmas Wreaths
DIY Natural Christmas Wreaths
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I had the best time yesterday with my mom and my 16-year-old daughter. It was a nice sunny day and we got together and made wreaths with clippings from various trees and bushes. It was so easy and turned out so pretty that I wanted to share it with you.
It was the perfect day for this project. My mom had gathered some clippings from some of her trees and we placed everything on her potting bench. Isn’t the bench cute? (I think I need one for myself now.)
You can use whatever you have access to. Magnolia leaves would look great too. If you have nice neighbors they might let you clip a few of your branches from their trees and bushes. Be sure to ask first though!
The first thing we did was insert the cypress branches into the grapevine wreath.
We arranged them all in the same direction and inserted them far enough into the wreath that they wouldn’t budge. No glue or wire was used for these wreaths, but you certainly could use it if you want.
After we covered the wreath with the cypress we filled in with small twigs of cedar with juniper berries (above), holly, boxwood, and hemlock (below). Again, use whatever you have. You really can’t go wrong with nature’s bounty!
You’ll want to hold the wreath upright to make sure everything is balanced and pointing the way you want it to. You may have to rearrange a few of the branches to get it to look right. It was easy for us since we didn’t use glue or wires, though.
And here’s how mine turned out!
I’m in love with the blue and green combination these days. For this one I simply tucked in sprigs of cedar all around the wreath and then added a few boxwood twigs here and there.
I added it to our red wagon that’s all decked out for Christmas.
The larger one fits perfectly between our Adirondack chairs.
Such a fun way to be greeted when we come home, and it was so easy to make these! And it was a great way to spend a couple of hours with my mom and daughter.
Have you made wreaths from branch clippings before? What did you use?
DIY Natural Christmas Wreath
Equipment
Supplies
- 1 Grapevine Wreath
- 10-15 Laurel Cypress or similar branches
- 10-15 Cedar Branches
- 10-15 Holly Branch Clippings
- 10-15 Boxwood Clippings
- 1 yard Ribbon
Instructions
- Using sharp pruning shears or loppers, clip and gather all of your branches. Trim off extra twigs so that each branch is bare next to the cut end for at least 4-5".
- Begin attaching the branches to the grapevine wreath. Add the largest branches first. Push the cut end into the wreath as far as it will go, about 5 or 6". Repeat with all that you want to add. NOTE – if you live in a windy area, you will probably want to secure your branches with florist wire or hot glue.
- After all of the larger branches are added, fill in with smaller branches of holly, cedar, boxwood, or whatever you have to work with.
- Finish with a ribbon and add a hook to the back by twisting wire into a loop.
- Hang on a nail or wreath hanger.
I'm planning to make a wreath next weekend so your tips have come in just right. Both your wreaths are beautiful.
I absolutely love a fresh wreath, I've just never thought to make one myself! I do have some loose branches waiting in the garage . . . thanks for the inspiration! And your home is lovely. 🙂
I've never used fresh greenery but sure would love to start. I just love then more natural look these days. Hope you have a Merry Christmas!
Tami
So beautiful I just love fresh greenery at Christmas. I'm headed out to the farm fields today to see what I can clip away to enjoy! You have a wonderful selection and your entry is perfect.
Carole @ Garden Up Green
Thanks Carole! I hope you find lots of great clippings for your projects!
I love natural decor and this is so pretty! Love it all!
Thank you Lindsay!
These are absolutely gorgeous. You are so lucky to have juniper berries which I so love and making natural wreaths are one of my favorite things. I bet your home smells great too!
Thanks Patti. I love making them too! I've got them outside but they do smell great!
Just beautiful! I love your wreaths,especially the one by the door. Just lovely!
Thanks Vanessa. That's my favorite one too!
I love fresh wreaths too, so much! They smell so nice and just look amazing! I love the juniper berries you added to your wreath – beautiful!
Thanks Jo-Anna! There's just nothing like a fresh wreath at the holidays!