Faux Boxwood Mini Wreath

**This tutorial is intended for personal use only.**

I haven't had the time to make new tutorials lately so I thought I'd take you along for the ride as I create one of my own Christmas decorations. This little wreath can be hung on a wall or on the Christmas tree. It reminds me of the beautiful and delicate boxwood wreaths that you often see in country decorating.


To make the wreath base, you will need two 6-inch green felt circles with a 3-inch circle removed from it's center. You will also need a 5-1/4-inch circle of cardboard with a 3-3/4-inch circle removed from it's center.


Join both felt pieces together along the center circle using 6 strands of embroidery floss and a blanket stitch.


Add the cardboard circle between both pieces of felt, creating a "donut sandwich" with the cardboard acting as the filling. It is vital that you add the cardboard before you begin sewing the outside perimeter.


Begin blanket stitching the outside perimeter of the base. Lightly stuff with fiberfill as you go along. The stuffing should be placed only on one side of the cardboard. This will keep the back flat and the front slightly domed in shape.


Continue sewing until you have gone completely around the perimeter.


To make the leaves, begin with a 2-3/8-inch circle of green fabric.


Fold in half, wrong sides facing each other.


Folded both ends toward the center.


With needle and matching thread, take a running stitch close to the raw edge.


Gather, and tie off with a secure knot before cutting thread.


Make lot's of them.


To begin assembly, hot glue leaves onto the front (domed side) of the base. Stagger leaves for a more natural and eye pleasing look.


Continue gluing leaves around the base until it is completely covered.


Add decorations if you'd like or leave it plain. I decided to use mini red pony beads. Add a ribbon for hanging and it is ready to enjoy.


This wreath would look wonderful in an assortment of green fabrics. This is the perfect excuse to dig into your scrap bin and use up all of those tiny scrap pieces that you've been stashing away.

The holiday's are upon us and it is so easy to get wrapped up in the madness, especially when there is so much to do. Don't forget to take the time to sit back and enjoy the season!

Aloha!