Last Summer, I had the chance to guest post over at one of my very favorite blogs, The Shabby Chic Cottage. I realized I never shared the tutorial here, so I wanted to do that today…enjoy!
Easy, inexpensive and perfect for Summer-what’s not to love about a boxwood wreath?
Supplies Needed:
Wreath form
Boxwood branches (real or faux)
Ribbon or fabric for hanging
Hot Glue
Step 1: Gather your supplies. I really wanted a square wreath, but couldn’t find a square form anywhere. I did find, however, large sheets of styrofoam in the floral section at Hobby Lobby, and cut one down to size (12″x12″).
I also used real boxwood branches, and my wreath lasted about a month. If you can find realistic-looking faux branches, go for it!
Step 2: Using copious amounts of hot glue (why do I feel like I use that phrase in every tutorial I write??), glue your branches to your wreath form.
Step 3: Hang and admire!
The cool thing about this wreath is that you can easily personalize it by hanging an initial or seasonal object from it (starfish or sand dollar, perhaps?)
I hung mine using a length of burlap, but I think jute webbing, or even a linen fabric, would be fun.
Brooke
Friday 13th of July 2012
I LOVE IT! I've always wanted to have one of these on my door but we don't have boxwoods to take branches from. Do the fake ones really look okay? I want to make one!
burlap+blue
Monday 16th of July 2012
I used the real ones b/c I couldn't find fake branches that looked realistic...if you do find some, I'd love to know where!! xoxo
Jillian {Her Split Ends}
Thursday 12th of July 2012
ohhhhhhhh i love a boxwood wreath! The square shape is lovely and with hot glue...genius ! You could use a combo of the real and fake leaves to make it last a bit longer...just trade out the real as they start to fade with fresh!
Cheers ~ Jillian www.hersplitends.com
burlap+blue
Thursday 12th of July 2012
That's a great idea, Jillian! I made this wreath last Summer...I think it's getting time to make another! Hope you have a great weekend! xo