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10 Minute Fresh Greens Wreath

December 17, 2015  Christmas | My Projects | Uncategorized

I’m all about faux Christmas trees and wreaths indoors but when it comes to decorating my porch, I love using live wreaths and garland.

My front door was crying out for something festive but instead of paying for a live wreath, I decided to whip one up for just the cost of a wreath form that can be used over and over again.

DIY Fresh Greens Wreath - the easiest way to make one with clippings from your yard! kellyelko.com

With a little help from my own backyard, I made my very first (but definitely not last) fresh greens wreath.

DIY fresh greens wreath - see the easiest way to make one with free clippings from your yard kellyelko.com

DIY Fresh Greens Wreath

Affilite Supplies:
• 18″ Grapevine Wreath
• fresh laurel and boxwood clippings
• Hedge Clippers
• Bakers Twine
• Outdoor Hook

Grapevine wreath form - see the after fresh greens wreath kellyelko.com

Fresh greens from the yard make a beautiful wreath kellyelko.com

1) Head outside and clip your favorite evergreens then start by sticking the stems into the wreath form. Clip the stems to size using hedge clippers.

2) Layer boxwood clippings to part of the wreath for interest.

3) Cut an 8 inch piece of bakers twine, loop it around the top of the wreath and tie a tight knot so you’ve created a loop.

4) Adhere an Outdoor Hook to your front door then hang the twine loop from the hook.

5) Tie a pair of ice skates to the wreath.

Command outdoor hook perfect for front doors kellyelko.com

I love the light and airy look of the wreath – it’s so whimsical.

DIY fresh greens wreath - see the easiest way to make one with free clippings from the yard kellyelko.com

Get creative with yours and consider using holly, berries or whatever other greens strike your fancy.

Best part: you can reuse the wreath form and the hook over and over.

I know what my friends will be getting for Christmas this year!

 

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  1. Marlene Stephenson

    December 17, 2015 at 4:43 pm

    Very creative and an excellent idea.

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