Wednesday, December 7, 2011

DIY Boxwood Wreath

I love spontaneous projects. 
I've been wanting to hang some simple boxwood wreaths 
in the windows in the dining room, but the price tag was a bit steep for me. 
Today as I drove up the driveway, I suddenly saw that I have a wealth of boxwood 
all around my yard just waiting to be harvested.  I unbuckled baby boy, 
postponed big brother's math lesson, and went to work.


First I clipped a bunch of boxwood and washed it.


Then I shaped a metal hanger into a circle.

Next, I gathered the twigs into little bundles and tied them with fishing line.


In order to get a sense of how much I needed, I arranged the bundles around the wire circle.


Then I attached the bundles to the hanger with floral tape.


Add a bit of ribbon, and ta da!


{a quick and easy boxwood wreath}

I love creating new things from stuff I already have!

3 comments:

  1. My Kind of Project. Another free project. Trader Joes has preprinted garland strips on the sides of their grocery bags and gift tags too.

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  2. Wow! You are a Christmas crafting genius! So glad I found your project via Centsational Girl.

    Please stop by for a visit to my blog. I am currently in the midst of a Gifts to Make series.

    Be Merry and Bright!

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