Holiday Wreath Arrangement
- Busara Firestone
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
Creating a holiday wreath is a fast, joyful craft to share with family and friends– simple enough for a few cozy hours, yet meaningful enough to welcome guests and set the festive mood. Instead of heading to the supermarket, you can forage from your own garden or neighborhood and turn everyday greenery into something special. And wreaths aren’t just for Christmas– take a less traditional route and create designs for New Year’s too, using different flowers, textures, and colors to celebrate fresh beginnings!
Materials
Pruners
Thick wire and thinner wire
A mix of evergreen foliage, such as Douglas fir, pine, cedar, and broadleaf evergreens like glossy privet
Structural accents like rose hips, berries, and carnations (chosen for their long life without water– Jeffie’s tip)
For a California-inspired touch, try silver dollar eucalyptus, manzanita, toyon, California nutmeg, redwood, or even succulents
Steps
With just a few hours and some quick tips from our friend Jeffie, an artist and floral designer, you’ll be ready to craft a beautiful wreath that brings holiday cheer straight to your door. ( Visit Jeffie's Instagram @JeffieKhalsa )
Follow along with this video tutorial!
Making Your Wreath
Pick your flowers and make a small bundle.
Line the bundle along the wreath wire.
Hold it steady, wrap with thin wire, and pull tight.
Add the next bundle below, covering the stems.
Finishing Up Your Wreath
Lift the last bundle from the current working spot to start
Tuck the bundle into the last spot
Secure with one last tight wire wrap
Bend, twist, and cut the wire into a hanging loop
Tips & Advice:
Fluff up the flowers like carnations for a fuller look.
Mix different hues and tones.
Choose flowers that last well without water.
Alternate blooms for contrast.
Space evenly for balance, or cluster for a dramatic look.
Once the wreath is assembled, tuck more flowers into areas that look too sparse.
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