DIY Spring Wreath Tutorial

March 27, 2012 By 15 Comments

It’s that time of the year. Time to clean out the old and bring in the new. Time to plant some flowers or maybe even a garden. And because it’s Spring, it’s also a chance to spruce up your front door!Our poor door was looking like it could use a ‘Spring’ touch. So this past weekend, I made a little DIY Spring wreath.

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This is the wreath I used last Spring {but with a more colorful ribbon}.

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Can you tell it’s seen better days? The boxwood twigs were starting to fall out {see arrow for example}. Last year I just wanted something simple, and this was perfect for that. But this year, I thought it would be fun to do something a little more colorful.

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I love square wreaths, so instead of buying a new wreath base, I just took out all the boxwood twigs from the old one and used the base for this wreath.

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Here are all the supplies you’ll need::

-Square wreath base
- Ribbon {of your choice}
- Faux Baby’s Breath {in this case, purple and green}

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I wanted it to have a full/clumpy look. Typically when you buy the filler stuff at a craft store, you angle them into the wreath and they lay against the wreath. But since I wanted the baby’s breath to be front and center, I had to cut them down quite a bit.

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Then I just started sticking the little pieces into the wreath, alternating between purple and green.

 
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Here’s an ‘almost done’ shot. Now, forewarning, I had only planned on this little project taking a few hours at max. But, since I was cutting them down into such small pieces, it took a lot longer than I planned. It probably took me a good 3-4 hours total. :/ Some of you may be faster than me, but if you wish to duplicate, be sure to set enough time aside!

I also added some hot glue here and there to make sure some of the baby’s breath stayed in place.

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Here’s the finished product again.

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For the ribbon, I wanted something with a print or pattern, but I also wanted it to match the wreath itself. I knew our door was blue, so I also didn’t want to do something that would clash with that. I found this fun purple and white patterned ribbon and it added just the perfect touch.

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I strung the ribbon through a few of the wires on the back of the wreath and then just tied a bow at the top for it to rest on the wreath hanger.

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Now, doesn’t our door look so much more ready for ‘Spring?’

Have you added a Spring wreath to your door yet?

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Linking this up to::

Southern Hospitality
How To Nest For Less
Home Stories A to Z
Not Just a Housewife
Shabby Creek Cottage
The Shabby Nest
Thirty Handmade Days

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Comments

  1. Bluebell Woods says:
    March 27, 2012 at 7:49 am

    I really love that purple and green wreath. Unusual too. Its good to see a different shape.
    Janice

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  2. Megan Brooke says:
    March 27, 2012 at 10:58 am

    Thanks! I love using square wreaths occasionally :)

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  3. Nat and Holly says:
    March 27, 2012 at 11:02 am

    I love this Megan! I think it is my favorite Spring wreath that I have seen so far this year :) I love that it is square, and the colors and texture of the baby's breath are gorgeous!! The time your put into it was WELL worth it :) Awesome job!

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  4. Carrie says:
    March 27, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    So pretty- great colors.

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  5. Craftberry Bush says:
    March 27, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    Ooh Meg…it's beautiful..it's so happy.,. I agree with Nat or Holy…it's also my fave so far….:) xo
    Lucy

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  6. Kristy Gentes says:
    March 27, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    I love it! It looks so "full"- I would have never guessed you pieced it all together.

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  7. Laura Ingalls Gunn says:
    March 27, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    Oh my, take a bow!

    You've put a "spring" in my step with your creative loveliness.

    Have a blessed day!

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  8. Gracie O'Tripp says:
    March 27, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    I love the colors in your wreath especially with your gorgeous blue door. Can you say why you are moving to WordPress?

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  9. Megan Brooke says:
    March 28, 2012 at 9:15 am

    Thanks Gracie! I decided to move over to WordPress because I'll have the ability to permanently 'own' my site and I've heard great things about all their plugins and SEO features. :) Figured I should take the plunge now!

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  10. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says:
    March 29, 2012 at 9:56 am

    This is beautiful! Way to go. I hope you will link up to my Hippity Hop Easter Project Hop if you haven't already.

    http://www.itsybityspaperblog.com

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  11. Claire says:
    March 29, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    Hi-Just wanted to let you know I showed off your fab wreath today on my blog!

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  12. Chrissy says:
    March 29, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    Oh! I love this! The colors are just perfect! Great idea! I would love you to share this on my linky party!
    http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2012/03/blt-chicken-salad.html

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  13. Maria says:
    March 30, 2012 at 10:08 am

    What a beautiful wreath! I love the square shape and love the colors! Very nice!

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  14. Megan Brooke says:
    March 30, 2012 at 11:23 am

    Thanks Maria! Loving the square look too :)

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  15. Meghan says:
    February 28, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    How much babys breath did you need for this project? How big is your base? I just love this wreath – super cute!

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