How to Make a Fresh Holiday Wreath

Nothing says 'tis the season quite like a fresh holiday wreath hung on a door, above a fireplace, or on a wall. The tradition of Christmas wreaths dates back centuries and has special meaning this time of year: the circular shape represents eternity and the cycle of life, while traditional evergreens symbolize growth and everlasting life. A wreath made of greenery, plants, herbs, succulents, and pine cones will add a dose of fresh, festive cheer to your nest this winter. Deck your halls and welcome guests in style with these 6 easy DIY steps to craft a holiday wreath. 

How to Make a Fresh Holiday Wreath - Fawn Design

How to Make a Fresh Holiday Wreath 

What You Need:

  • wire wreath frame
  • paddle wire
  • wire clippers
  • pruning shears
  • variety of greens (huckleberry, bay laurel, and cedar)

How to Make a Holiday Fresh Wreath - Fawn Design

*Greens can be purchased at Costco or a local flower shop, or even foraged from your own backyard! 

Directions:

  1. Make a little bundle of greens by cutting down larger branches. The length of the bunch will determine how full or wild your wreath is. Shorter more compact bunches will make a tighter wreath, longer more wild bunches will make a more loose wreath.
  2. Attach the end of the paddle wire to your wire frame.
  3. Place a bundle of greens on the hollow side of your wreath frame, then wrap the wire around the base of the greens four or five times until secure.
  4. Place a second bunch of greens on top of the wire wrapped area until it covers it completely, then wrap the new bunch with wire.
  5. Continue placing bunches on the frame and wrapping with wire until your whole frame is covered.
  6. Once you’ve reach the end cut the wire, leaving a little tail to be secured to the wreath frame.

How to Make a Fresh Holiday Wreath - Fawn Design

*Fresh wreaths will last best if hung outside, usually 2-3 weeks!

Photos: Becky Kimball Photography