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    Home » DIY Garden Projects

    Quick & Easy Boxwood Wreath Tutorial

    Published by Pam Kessler | 627 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article. - 21 Comments

    Learn how to make a super quick and easy boxwood wreath. And did I mention it is inexpensive? Perfect for Christmas, yet looks great any time of the year.

    It's time people.

    Time to start planning what you are going to do for the holidays this year.

    Sure, I want to be all about Thanksgiving and talk about vintage turkey salt & pepper shakers and the best recipe for creamed peas and such (BTW, the best recipe for creamed peas is to NOT MAKE THEM), but my mind keeps wandering to Christmas decor.

    DIY boxwood wreath tutorial

    Vintage Christmas ornaments, little twinkly lights, DIY holiday projects. All dancing around in my head, pushing Tom Turkey to the back of the bus.

    So even though I don't actually decorate until after Thanksgiving, I have started to plan and scheme and get some stuff together.

    Like this quick and easy DIY boxwood wreath.

    It is similar to the one I showed a few weeks ago in my Inexpensive Fall Centerpiece post, when you got a glimpse of a boxwood wreath hanging on a barn vent.

    How to make a boxwood wreath

    That I made.

    In under 20 minutes.

    For roughly $4.

    With a broken arm.

    Now, I don't want you to go out and break your arm in order to make this (that is totally optional), but it is super quick and easy to make and would look cute in your holiday decor.

    How to make a fresh boxwood wreath

    Quick And Easy DIY Boxwood Wreath Tutorial

    Supplies Needed:

    • Boxwood sprigs (roughly 27-30), cut roughly 10-14" long
    • 12" embroidery hoop
    • Scissors
    • Florist's wire
    • Twine or ribbon (for hanging)

    Learn how to make a super quick and easy boxwood wreath. And did I mention it is cheap? Perfect for the holidays, yet looks great any time of the year.

    Instructions:

    Go grab some boxwood branches from your boxwood bush. A neighbor's boxwood bush would do, as long as you ask permission or do it in the dark.

    Just kidding, please ask permission.

    Learn how to make a super quick and easy boxwood wreath. And did I mention it is cheap? Perfect for the holidays, yet looks great any time of the year.

    Take 3 boxwood sprigs/branches and tie them together with an 8" section of florist's wire.

    Learn how to make a super quick and easy boxwood wreath. And did I mention it is cheap? Perfect for the holidays, yet looks great any time of the year.

    Take the bundle and attach it to the embroidery hoop with the tails of the wire.

    Learn how to make a super quick and easy boxwood wreath. And did I mention it is cheap? Perfect for the holidays, yet looks great any time of the year.

    Repeat all the way around the hoop attaching the new bunch about 4" from the last bunch. You will use roughly 9 bunches of boxwood for the project.

    Learn how to make a super quick and easy boxwood wreath. And did I mention it is cheap? Perfect for the holidays, yet looks great any time of the year.

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    Learn how to make a super quick and easy boxwood wreath. And did I mention it is cheap? Perfect for the holidays, yet looks great any time of the year.

    Use a piece of twine or a ribbon to hang your masterpiece of boxwood wreath-i-ness.

    How to make a real boxwood wreath

    Now I like my boxwood wreaths to be on the natural looking almost shabby side of things. If you prefer a more formal shaped look you can just snip off the ends that hang over and prune it into a neat circle.

    How long does a fresh boxwood wreath last?

    As with any live wreath, they will last longer outside than if kept inside with the dry heat of the house.

    ETA: - I kept this one inside and it was a lively green for about 2 weeks and then started to slowly dry out and turned a softer/grayer shade of green. Eventually it dried up completely, but could still be displayed if you don't mind the crunchiness of the leaves.

    How to preserve your fresh wreath?

    You can spray it with a sealant if you want to preserve it for even longer. Your wreath will still not last forever, but should be good for a few years.

    Learn how to make a super quick and easy DIY boxwood wreath. And did I mention it is inexpensive? Perfect for Christmas, yet looks great any time of the year.

    Have you started to plan and scheme and get some stuff together for the holidays yet?

    Or are you perfecting your creamed peas recipe?

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    1. Colleen

      November 15, 2015 at 8:08 pm

      Ab Fab!!! Love the rangy look of your wreath. This is my cue to go out and get some boxwood to make one too! I just happen to have an extra embroidery hoop in my stash of 'good stuff'!

      Reply
    2. Vickie

      November 15, 2015 at 8:14 pm

      Now I need to plant a dozen boxwood shrubs in our yard! I love the wreath AND the funky green door you've got it hanging on! Since our girls are going their in-laws for Thanksgiving, there will be no big meal prepared here...so I'll be decorating for Christmas early this year. A few boxwood wreaths would be just the thing. Thanks for the tutorial, Pam!

      Do fresh boxwood wreaths stay green?

      Reply
      • Pam

        November 15, 2015 at 10:12 pm

        Sort of. The one I made in September is still green, but it's getting crunchy. I have heard that if you spritz them with water every so often they last longer and also if you keep them outside rather than inside (cooler outside) they will last for months.

        Reply
      • Anna

        September 28, 2022 at 3:12 pm

        What other sealant sprays can be used as the $25 Design Master spray is over my budget.

        Reply
    3. Kim

      November 15, 2015 at 8:17 pm

      You are so funny. I think I'll skip breaking my arm I already did that when I was 11 and was out skating when my mom told me not to. Oops!! Love the wreath and really love the louvered shutter!

      Reply
      • Pam

        November 15, 2015 at 10:13 pm

        Oh, thank you! That shutter/vent/whatever it is is my new favorite thing in my dining room.

        Reply
    4. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

      November 15, 2015 at 8:59 pm

      So pretty, Pam...wish I had some boxwood bushes!

      Reply
    5. Kim Reiter

      November 15, 2015 at 9:52 pm

      I love you what a great look. I hope it really is that easy!

      Reply
      • Pam

        November 15, 2015 at 10:15 pm

        It is seriously that easy! I want to make a few smaller ones to hang in my kitchen windows.

        Reply
    6. Jane

      November 15, 2015 at 11:32 pm

      First, I love your sense of humor. Second, I broke my arm in three places in June and it didn't stop me one bit---we women have to carry on. Third, I have boxwood coming out the you-know-what but have only used the glue gun method to a grapevine wreath and not only burned my fingers but it looked terrible. This is genius. Thank you!

      Jane x

      Reply
      • Eme

        November 15, 2015 at 11:55 pm

        wow super easy and looks great. Do you know how long they last? As I would like to try my hand at one but not sure if its good to start early or wait closer to Christmas. I live upstate NY so we have enough cold weather to help it stay fresh. Now I regret not keeping one of those embroidery hoops when I donated so many.. But somewhere in the catacombs of my basement, I may find one yet. Thanks and still love the thermos.

        Reply
    7. Lottie

      November 16, 2015 at 12:00 am

      Pam, what a great wreath! I don't have boxwood, but I have a cedar tree growing over my driveway that needs trimming. Can't wait to make a cedar wreath with these directions. Thank you!

      Reply
    8. Kim K.

      November 16, 2015 at 12:45 pm

      Of course, you have a thermos in your vignette! I wouldn't expect anything less. Lovely wreath and excellent tutorial. I'm not decorating for Christmas at our house until after turkey day, but I did get the Aframe all dressed up for the holidays. Yes. Lots of plaid thermos came out over the weekend.

      Reply
    9. Mary-the boondocks blog

      November 16, 2015 at 5:59 pm

      What anbeautiful wreath and it is stunning and oh so full to look at! And s uch an easy tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing. I'll have to try this with olive tree branches, since that's what I've got!

      Reply
    10. [email protected] Rustic Maple

      November 16, 2015 at 7:44 pm

      Lovely! My boxwoods aren't big enough yet but this is a great tutorial. Hope you have a great and creative week.

      Reply
    11. melinda

      November 18, 2015 at 7:06 pm

      Great looking wreath!
      Not ready to tackle Christmas yet but
      ideas are dancing in my head.

      M : )

      Reply
    12. sel

      November 20, 2015 at 7:01 pm

      very nice, though i wonder about the branches drying.....last time i made mine i used the silk
      branches sold at a floral store. I simply cover it and store it away. Have you tried it with silk?

      Reply
      • Pam

        November 20, 2015 at 8:48 pm

        I didn't even think of using silk! Thanks for mentioning that, I'll check them out when I go to the craft store tomorrow!

        Reply
    13. Leslie Harris

      December 01, 2015 at 12:52 pm

      This is so fabulous! Now all I have to do is find a neighbor with a big boxwood bush...maybe on one of my midnight walks with my clippers haha
      xo
      Leslie

      Reply
    14. Sherrie Pfeiffer

      May 16, 2016 at 1:26 pm

      Genius! I wouldn't have thought to use an embroidery hoop! Such a pretty diy!

      Reply
    15. Jennifer David

      January 09, 2019 at 6:35 am

      I am going to fetch an embroidery hoop for this one! Can't wait to make one.

      Reply

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