How to Make a Boxwood Valentine’s Day Wreath

Create a warm welcome to your home with a homemade seasonal wreath. Here is how I made a boxwood Valentine's Day floral wreath.

This wreath is inspired by the team at Need More Farms who recently posted a gorgeous eucalyptus wreath tutorial here. For my wreath, I decided to use clippings from our own boxwood hedge, two grocery store bouquets each for just $4, and a wreath frame I already owned. You can also cut out a heart or circle from a cardboard box as a frame.

Materials Needed to Make a Valentine's Day Wreath

Wreath frame or cardboard box
Wreath wire
Greenery (boxwood or silver dollar eucalyptus work well)
Baby’s breath
Red and pink flowers of choice
Scissors
Pruners and a basket if collecting your own boxwood clippings
Wreath hook for door

Step 1: Collect clippings from a boxwood hedge

Step 2: Bundle boxwood clippings and wrap around wreath frame

Bundle of boxwood clippings for valentine's wreath

You are going to have one continuous wire strand for your wreath. Start by bundling 4 to 5 boxwood clippings that are each about six inches long. You do not want pieces that are so long they hang off the edge of the wreath. Then, going in about one inch from the end of your bundle, wrap four times around the frame. Make another bundle and layer under the previous one, being sure to wrap firmly while not pulling too tightly. Your boxwood wreath should look similar to the picture below. You can do this on both sides for a fuller look then only decorate the side that will face outward on your door.

Step 3: Decorate your wreath with florals

red, pink, and white flowers tucked into a boxwood wreath

Clip your floral pieces leaving at least 3 inches of stem to tuck into your boxwood layers. Then, simply insert your florals into the boxwood or the wreath wire that is already in place. Pictured below is my first take at this wreath but my husband suggested more flowers. I won't argue with that! See below for my finished product with the help of a special little one. First photo was my first take then the second photo was after my husband's suggestion for more flowers. Which one do you like more? Both turned out so well!

Tips for Including Little Ones

toddler adding white flowers to boxwood valentine's wreath

Crafting with our kids can be fun and also requires patience on our end as the parent. My suggestion is that when you have time to yourself, build the base of the boxwood wreath, then allow your child to help you add the florals. My toddler helped with a few flowers and she enjoyed being a part of this beautiful project. She started to grab the flowers so I could tell she had enough of the activity and we moved on, without damaging the wreath - ha! Depending on your child's age and interests, feel free to have them more or less involved. Enjoy the process and the gorgeous end result!