The Easiest way to make a DIY Eucalyptus Wreath

This is literally the Easiest way to make a DIY Eucalyptus Wreath, I have made a few over the years and have shared my beautiful preserved wreaths on Instagram. This is the perfect beginner wreathing DIY and I have also presented this tutorial at workshops before – they are really fun to do. After a few requests to share the DIY I got together with Dominique from Hello Love Photography and we shot a step by step DIY for you to re-create these wreaths at home.

I make use of the wreaths as everyday decor, but you may decide to use them as a seasonal wreath or make one for Christmas or a special occasion.

What you need to make a DIY Eucalyptus wreath

• A wire frame, I prefer a double hoop one – you can try to make one yourself, I have 10 of the wire handmade ones, so DM me via Instagram if you would like to purchase one. The one I used I bought from Country Road on their sale earlier this year.
• Florist wire
• A pruning shears or florist scissors
• Eucalyptus leaves (I have also used Olive branches before, theu=y look really pretty fresh, but does not dry as pretty as the eucalyptus leaves.)
• A piece of string, ribbon or leather to use to hang your wreath with

How to make a beginner DIY Eucalyptus wreath?

1. Start by separating the eucalyptus stems into long single pieces.
2. Either create your own double wire hoop or make use of a ready-made one. Weave the branches through the hoop starting with the bigger branches as a base. Overlap the sections slightly until they start to look full.




3. Fill in the gaps with smaller branches, and if you need to – secure the branches with some florist wire. Cut off all the excess leaves




4. Hang your beautiful wreath somewhere in or outside your home.

This beautiful wreath below if almost two years old, I actually wanted to discard it and left it in the rain, after some sun it turned into a beautiful golden brown and now I love it even more than I did before. You can also string in some battery-powered fairy lights for an added touch of whimsy.

Some alternative wreathing DIYs that you might also enjoy:

• Locally foraged Christmas wreath DIY and printable
• Make a wreath using only a wire hanger
• Step by Step watercolor wreath tutorial by Caterham Design
• Floral and Burlap wreath DIY for Christmas

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