In last week’s DIY glitter feather garland post I shared a peak at my boxwood wreath. So today I wanted to show a few more details of the wreath and explain what materials I used to create this simple wreath. I’ve never purchased a boxwood wreath before and I just love how festive they look.
When decorating this wreath I wanted to add something that would be subtle so I could have the wreath displayed from fall until New Years. Since the holidays pop up so quickly, I’m all about decor that’s “in season” for more than just a couple weeks.
I purchased some flat wooden circles and painted them with a coat of white craft paint. Once they were dry, I covered parts of the circles with washi tape to mask off one side. I painted a thin coat of gold leaf sizing on one side, waiting about 15 minutes for it to dry, then added some gold leafing. Gold leaf can be a tricky thing. I learned a few tips (and what not to do) when I made a gold leaf light switch plate.
For more wreath ideas, check out Wayfair to see how other bloggers transformed a boxwood wreath.
Christmas will be here before we know it! Check out my past holiday DIYs for some early inspiration!
It turned out just lovely! It will totally last you the rest of the season. Perfect!
this is the greatest wreath! i love the unexpected shape, and the circles you chose add a nice touch – combining circles and the square shape :)
I love your eye for simple modern touches!