6. To finish the wreath, you will need to make two to three mini bundles to cover up the stems of your larger bundles. You will cut these 3-4 inches shorter than the larger bundles.

We used faux branches, but you can use the same directions to build a swag from real evergreen. Here are some crafting techniques that will teach you how to make a swag wreath in only 30 minutes.

3 Try to balance the layout so there’s equal weight on each side. Loading one side with too many big items can make the wreath look lop-sided. 4. Don’t overdo it.

Learn how to make a DIY ribbon wreath in three simple steps! This is a very easy craft for Christmas decorating or any time of year. Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you can ...

This wreath is as pretty as a picture, made with a frame as its base. You can make decorating for the spring and Easter season a little more fun by making a DIY picture frame wreath.

– An 18″ diameter wire wreath frame with four circular hoops. We found one for less than $3 at a local craft store. – Bits and bobs from used or broken holiday decorations.

Make it wild! Incorporate gestural accents that extend far beyond the frame of the wreath, creating either a clockwise or a random flow. This is an opportunity to follow your instincts.

12-inch metal wreath hoop 24-gauge green floral wire One bunch each of two to five types of big, leafy greenery (waxier leaves like scrub ivy, bay leaves, or eucalyptus will hold up better) ...

Go ahead: throw some eucalyptus on itMetal wreath form (we used a 12-inch round form here but pick any size you like — you can find them online and at most craft stores) 22-gauge floral wire ...

Use your extra ribbon and make a standard bow to glue at the base of your wreath. And for an extra-fancy feel, fold the ends of the bow and snip them at an angle.