DIY Boxwood Wreath

 One of the prettiest wreaths out there is a boxwood wreath. What’s even better, is when you can make the boxwood wreath yourself using boxwood clippings from the yard. Which means, easy to make and practically free. Today, I am going to share a few simple steps on how you can make your own DIY Boxwood Wreath.

DIY Boxwood Wreath

Since my goal this year was to incorporate as many natural elements into my holiday decor, that you can see here, using my boxwood clippings from my yard were first on my list. 

Supplies needed for the DIY Boxwood Wreath

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Boxwood clippings in various lengths
16 inch wire frame wreath form from local craft store or find similar one here.
Floral Wire in a dark color found at local craft store or find similar here.
Garden shears or scissors

DIY Boxwood Wreath

Now, I realize not everyone has boxwood shrubs in the yard. If you don’t, my advice to you….. go ask your neighbor. I am pretty sure they won’t mind if you can clip away at their bush.  And if they are anything like me, we actually trim our boxwoods a few times a year so clippings are abundant.

Steps to make a DIY Boxwood Wreath 

Step 1- DIY Boxwood Wreath

Make sure you boxwood clippings are clean and pest free by shaking or rinsing off. Boxwood is patient once they are cut.The boxwood that I am using for this wreath, were cut 6 weeks ago. Notice the stems are still firm and have retained their green glossy leaves.

DIY Boxwood Wreath

Step 2- DIY Boxwood Wreath

Group varying lengths together in small bunches and begin to secure to the wreath form with the floral wire. The size of your bunch really depends on your wreath size.  I used a 16 inch wreath form and it took about 6-7 bunches of boxwood to fill.
 
DIY Boxwood Wreath
 
Step 3- DIY Boxwood Wreath
Secure the boxwood by wrapping the wire on the spool around the boxwood tightly a few times and then cut. Twist any wire end pieces together.
 
DIY Boxwood Wreath

Step 4- DIY Boxwood Wreath

Continue working around the wreath form in one direction. You should layer and place the tips of the boxwood on the wire portion of the previous bunch. This will conceal some of the wires. When you have secured all of  your bunches, take any small clippings and fill any gaps or holes by just tucking them in. If necessary, secure with wire.

DIY Boxwood Wreath

Step 5- DIY Boxwood Wreath

Trim away any excess stems with your shears or scissors. The amount you trim back, really depends on what kind of look you want. I prefer my boxwood wreath to be neat and tidy, so my wreath has a consistent shape.
 
DIY Boxwood Wreath
 
I have boxwood wreaths in a few different locations around my home this holiday season. This particular wreath is hanging on my armoire in my bedroom. I softened it by adding a cream color ribbon.
 
DIY Boxwood Wreath

DIY Boxwood Wreath

I hope my boxwood and I, have inspired you in some way today, perhaps even to make your own Boxwood Wreath. To see more of my holiday inspiration you can visit me here.

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19 Comments

  1. I love this project! Unfortunately, we don't have any boxwood bushes though. I may need my husband to plant some though just so I can have my own stash! Thanks for the tutorial. I love how it turned out. They can be quite expensive if you buy these already made too.

  2. I love boxwood. I went a little crazy trimming an overgrown boxwood bush at my inlaw's mountain house to make some wreaths of my own. I like your method, though. I hadn't thought of using a wire form. I'll try that next time around.

    Have you ever preserved boxwood? That's on my to-do list for next year! So many projects, so little time.

  3. Laura,
    Your boxwood wreath is beautiful, and your directions are excellent. No boxwoods in my yard or my neighbor's yards, but my sister has two large boxwoods in the shape of balls on either side of the door to her greenhouse. Maybe she will share. 🙂

    Pinned onto my Christmas Greenery board.

    Judith

  4. This is so gorgeous, boxwood wreaths are my absolute favorite and one of these years I will make one, you did a beautiful job!

  5. Simple and stunning. 🙂
    And, it could possibly be used all year if you mist it regularly…
    Linda at Beautiful Ideas

  6. Gorgeous! I adore boxwood and have a couple of shrubs in our yard…buried in snow – lol!! Thanks for sharing all the steps and for linking up to the Christmas Extravaganza Linky Party! Pinned! ~ Heather

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