Hello there! Today I am sharing my Simple Boxwood Wreath using an embroidery hoop. I love the simplicity and beauty of this wreath. When I can I try to bring outside inside when I am decorating. I have about five boxwood bushes in front of my house and thought I would use them for Christmas decorations this year. Of course, you can use faux boxwood for this easy to make wreath. I am doing a rustic modern Christmas this year and this wreath is perfect!
MATERIALS:
- Boxwood branches
- Embroidery hoop
- Scissors
- Ribbon
- Hot glue gun
This wreath is very easy to make and takes no time to put together.
First I started by cutting a few branches off my boxwood bushes. I wiped the branches with a damp rag. I wanted to get any dirt and bugs off the branches since I am hanging this wreath inside my home. If you don’t have boxwood bushes, you can buy faux branches from your local craft store.
Next, I cut small stems off the larger branch to fit on the embroidery hoop. Bend the stem to fit around the hoop. I found that the boxwood was easy to bend and did not break or tear the leaves. Then, use a hot glue gun to glue the stems to the hoop. Hold the stems down until secure. Continue this process until the hoop is covered with the boxwood.
I made two wraps with the boxwood around the hoop. One on the outside and the second on the inside of the wreath.
I tied a pretty lace ribbon around the top of the wreath. The boxwood wreath is hanging in my front window. It is so beautiful and adds color to my living room. I just made one wreath but since the are so easy and inexpensive to make, I will be making a few more.
Or, I might frame that gorgeous Riffle Paper Co. wrapping paper and hang the wreath in front of that. I LOVE that paper and the wreath really pops off the coral color.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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Love love love this, Katie!
Thank you, Amy! Don’t you just love that Rifle Paper Co. paper?!
This is beautiful! So perfectly simple and darling. I’m stopping by from the Thirty Handmade Days party. 🙂 I host a link-up on Saturday nights at 8 pm (CST) called Found & Foraged. I’d love for you to stop by and share this project!! You can find me at http://www.averystreetdesign.com. Hope to see you! xo, Laura
This is so gorgeous! I am going to have to find some boxwood:)
I love this! It is so pretty, and I just love the classic simplicity of boxwood. I would love if you would share this at my blog party, Celebrate It! It is all about celebrating our wonderful everyday lives!
http://thefreshmancook.blogspot.com/2014/11/celebrate-it-blog-party-19.html
So beautiful and simple–I love that you used an embroidery hoop. What a great idea!
Lovely. I neither enough boxwood nor the patience to do a big wreath but I think I have everything I need for this great idea!
I looove this! I’m totally doing it! Please come share at my link party http://carissamiss.com
I adore the simplicity of this wreath! & your blog is adorable. I’ll be stopping by again!
Oh, thank you SO much! I am thrilled you stopped by and like my blog. Thanks for letting me know. It means the world. Have a fabulous week!
I love this!! So cute 🙂 Also, wanted to let you know I have a link party on Wednesday, hope to see you there! Can’t wait to party with you at https://homeschoolapalooza.wordpress.com 🙂
I found this over at the From Dream to Reality link party. So pretty and delicate. Do they hold up and dry nicely? I would love to use these around my home in various places. I like the simplicity!
Hi Chole! My wreath lasted about 2 weeks. If you use faux boxwood they would last a very long time. Thanks for stopping by!
This is so perfect. Simple and lovely!
Simple and oh so sweet! I love this wreathe!!
Thank you so much, Ursual! I am so happy you stopped by. Have a great week!
Love love love this! It’s so simple yet beautiful!!
Love how simple this looks! Just beautiful. Thanks for linking up with us. We love having you Katie!
Thanks for hosting each week, Corey! I LOVE The Makers link party! Have a fabulous week.
Oh, this is the prettiest little wreath! I love boxwoods (we used to have boxwood hedges when I was growing up) and this adds the perfect holiday touch. Hopefully I’ll get time to make one this year 🙂
I’m totally in love with this! So sweet. Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you being a part of our party, and I hope to see you on tonight at 7 pm. We love partying with you!
Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls