I always plan to plan ahead for the holidays, but life doesn’t always cooperate. This year with a newborn, I still want to do a bit of holiday crafting and decorating but I want it to be easy. I am sharing 2 easy ways to make a eucalyptus wreath, but really you can use any type of branch or stems. Just keep it easy!
I love to have options don’t you? Not only will I show 2 easy ways to make a eucalyptus wreath, but I am joining a Deck The Halls blog hop hosted by my friend KariAnne of Thistlewood Farm, where other bloggers will share even more holiday inspiration!
Not sure what a blog hop is? Each person participating will share links to other participants so that you can “hop” over to visit.
If you are joining from Cindy at Cloches & Lavender, thanks for stopping by! I loved her tree topper ideas! Welcome to all readers and hope you enjoy.
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1st way to make a eucalyptus wreath- embroidery hoop.
One of the local grocery stores has a random section of bins filled with some seasonal items and stationary. My son loves to look through this section and I often indulge him because I like to look too!
They had small embroidery hoops covered in fabric with cute quotes about plants. At less than a dollar a pop, I didn’t feel bad to tear off the fabric.
Gather materials.
Other than the embroidery hoops, not much else is needed. Oh, I forgot to include the floral wire in the photo above! I use green florist wire to attach branches and other greens to wreaths.
The pretty blue ribbon was just fifty cents at a church rummage sale. If I have time, I try to always stop at rummage sales, estate sales, all the sales. You just never know what you will find.
Blue is my Christmas color this year and the ribbon will tie in with other crafts like these decoupage ornaments.
Wrap eucalyptus branches along the top of the embroidery hoop.
Secure branches with florist wire.
Wrap a small piece of florist wire (2 to 3 inches should be enough) around the branch and hoop.
Twist wire to tighten.
Tie ribbon for hanging.
2nd way to make a eucalyptus wreath- cardboard base.
Grab string, pen or pencil & a push pin
Tie the string to both the push pin and the pen or pencil as shown above.
Your string should be the width of half the size of wreath size you would like.
Center the pin on cardboard and draw a circle.
Are you getting flashbacks of geometry ha ha? Radius and diameter of circles and all that.
Hold the pin in place as you draw a circle as shown above.
Draw the inner circle.
Wrap the string around the pen a few times to draw the inner circle of the wreath form.
Cut out the wreath form and add branches.
The cardboard peeks out in a couple spots, but overall it provides a nice sturdy base in a pinch!
Trio of wreaths.
Combine both wreath making methods for a festive backdrop display!
One more wreath idea- I made a pretty ornament wreath with a coat hanger and it is one of my favorite projects!
Now on to the next person in the hop! Susan Scampini of Hen & Horse Design. You will get a kick out of her idea
Holiday Hop Day 1
Holiday Hop Day 2
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Creating a Twine Christmas Tree (Sonata Home Design)
Merry Christmas Banner and Bells (WM Designhouse)
DIY Window Wreaths for Christmas (Home with Marieza)
No time to DIY? Shop these wreaths!
Thanks for visiting! Hope you stop by again soon!
What an absolutely charming wreath! I love bringing fresh greenery into my home at this time of year. So happy to be on the hop with you!
Thank you very much! Your caroler project is so sweet! Have a great day!
I love these! Super cute, Marie!
Thanks so much! Glad you like them.
These are super cute and I Iove the color ribbon you chose! Pinned!
Thank you! I was so happy to find the ribbon first just 50 cents!
Eucalyptus is one of my favorite things to decorate with. Great tutorials!
I love what you created!
Thank you! Happy you like them.
I just love little wreaths, and eucalyptus is one of my faves!
Thank you! Eucalyptus is so versatile 😊 Happy you stopped by.
The wreath made with the embroidery hoop is just precious! such a great idea! I love the cardboard backed one too! I made need to “borrow” that technique! thank you !!!
Thanks so much! “Borrow” anytime! So glad you like them ❤
I have an embroidery hoop that I’ve been waiting to use for something, now I know! Thanks for sharing.
The hoops make great wreath bases! I’m sure you will make something lovely with yours! Thanks for visiting!
Beautiful and they look fabulous displayed!!
Thank you! Have a great day!
This is lovely, Marie. Easy is my middle name this season. 🙂
Thank you! Especially after your recent renovation projects!
So simple and beautiful. I love this holiday wreath!
Thank you Stacey! Have a great day.
You amaze me, Marie … a toddler and a newborn and still crafting! I love eucalyptus and the size of these wreaths is perfect … they’d work so well for all my windows. And, that ribbon! xo
Oh thanks Juliet! My sister is staying with us and helping out. Without her, I would definitely be a mess! I don’t know what I’ll do when she goes. Happy you stopped by ❤!
Maris, these are amazing. I am going to be using some eucalyptus in my garland and tablesacpe because as you noted it is so easy and beautiful. Enjoy this precious time with your kids, they two so fast.
Thank you so much! Can’t wait to see what you put together as I’m sure it will be beautiful! It will be interesting to see how holidays go with 2 kids now in the mix ☺️
Marie – such great ideas! I love that you found the embroidery hoops for so little! I went to the $ store and still had to pay quite a bit. I also love the idea of using cardboard for the base – I would have never thought of that!
Marie, this is such a great idea!
Thanks so much!
I love simple DIYs! Thanks for sharing and congratulations on the new baby! 2 more months to go for me!
Beautiful! I have several old embroidery hoops. I’m going to try this out. Thank you.
That will look so pretty for the holidays! Thanks for stopping by ❤
Your wreath is beautiful!! Love the simple DIY!!
Thank you! Simple DIYs are my favorite! Have a great day!
Love these little wreaths, Maire!
Thank you for sharing at the Friday with Friends link party
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thanks so much! Thanks for hosting each week 🧡 Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Marie, those little wreaths are adorable in your windows! You had great vision when you saw the hoops at the grocery store!! Pinning 🙂
Thanks Cindy! Ha ha I guess inspiration really can strike anywhere ☺️
These little wreaths are adorable, thank you fro the great tutorial. Thanks for sharing my trr on your blog hop.
Thanks so much! Glad to share your project ❤
What lovely wreaths! I enjoy the simplicity of this project, sometimes we just do not have the time we would like to work on complex projects. Thank you so much for linking up to Whimsy Home Wednesday.
Thanks so much Cara! You’re so sweet! I’m really trying to pare down but still be festive 😊 Thanks for hosting!
Thank you for participating in the whimsy home Wednesdays linky party! We loved your wreath projects!!!! We are excited to feature you in this weeks linky party!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed this project ❤ looking forward to the party!
You know I love these wreaths Marie! So pretty! This post will be featured on Tuesday Turn About Link Party this week! Thanks for joining and I hope to see you at the party again this week! Pinned 🙂
Thank you so much Cindy! So happy to be featured ❤ See you at the party.
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These little wreaths are so charming. I love the foliage you used!
Oh thank you so much for reading and commenting! Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!