It’s no exaggeration when I say that it’s always a great day when I get to share the work of longtime friend Andrea Harper of Gray Harper Event Maker. Andrea, a massively talented event designer, has contributed loads of incredible cocktail recipes and DIY ideas over the years, including her own truly gorgeous baby shower. Today she’s sharing what has to be the absolute prettiest DIY Christmas wreath I’ve ever laid eyes on. I’m crazy about the mix of seeded and silver dollar eucalyptus, cedar, and pine, and the addition of succulents for a modern touch. This wreath is like the perfect modern take on a traditional holiday wreath, which may just be why I love it so much.
Supplies
- Greenery (this wreath uses seeded and silver dollar eucalyptus, cedar, and pine)
- Succulents
- Wire wreath form
- Floral snips
- Zip ties
- Floral wire
- bamboo skewers (if your succulents don’t have stems)
- Floral glue (optional)
Being with making small bundles of mixed greenery. We used three to five stems of each of our various greens depending on how full each stem was. Next, lay the first of your bundles over the wire wreath form and use a zip tie to secure to greens, trimming the excess ends of the zip tie once secured. Layer the next bundle on top of the previous one, being sure to cover the stems and once again use a zip tie to hold everything in place. Repeat all the way around the wreath until the entire form is covered in greenery.
If your succulents don’t have stems, insert a bamboo stick gently into the back of the succulent head. You can add floral glue here if necessary to help keep the skewer secure. If your succulents have stems, you can skip this step entirely. Next up, wrap a bit of floral wire around the stem of succulent. Insert the stem (or skewer) into the desired location on wreath and use the wire to secure it to the form. Repeat with as many succulents as you’d like. We used two on our wreath, but the more the merrier! Then all that’s left is to hang and enjoy. Happy holidays!
[Design + styling by Andrea of Gray Harper Event Maker | Photos by Jade and Matthew Take Pictures.]
Peggy
Wednesday 18th of December 2019
Gorgeous! Can't wait to make one!
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Allie
Tuesday 14th of November 2017
This is so gorgeous! Any info on how long it lasted since the greenery you used looks fresh? Would love to make one but don't want it to dry up and shrivel before Christmas actually arrives!
Cyd Converse
Wednesday 15th of November 2017
Hi Allie! Depending on your climate it should keep through the season!
Haeley| Design Improvised
Wednesday 14th of December 2016
This is just gorgeous!! I love making wreaths, but have never made one with real greenery. I love it!
Cyd Converse
Wednesday 14th of December 2016
I totally agree, Haeley! This wreath has me totally inspired to try one on my own!
Amy | Delineate Your Dwelling
Monday 12th of December 2016
This is SO gorgeous!!
Cyd Converse
Monday 12th of December 2016
Yes, Amy! Andrea seriously killed it with this one, it's stunning.