A crescent evergreen wreath is a beautiful, modern twist on classic holiday greenery. And it’s so easy to make. Using lightweight materials, and a few thoughtful layers, I made a natural, woodland-inspired wreath that’s perfect for the holidays or any season.

This week, I’m sharing how to make one in just a few easy steps. Perfect for beginners and seasoned wreath-makers alike.  Okay, let’s dive in!

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How to Make a Crescent Evergreen Wreath

Supplies Needed

• Bare grapevine garland coil (for the wreath form)
  
• 22-gauge paddle craft wire
  
• Garden shears
  
• Wire clippers
  
• Greenery clippings (at least 3 types)
  
• Optional foliage extras for filling
• Ribbon for finishing (not pictured)

 

STEPS

Step 1: Make Your Wreath Form

Create a wreath form using the bare garland coil. (NOTE: the bare garland is pre-bundled with thin brown wires wrapped around which keep the long, thin grapevine pieces together).

Determine the diameter you want for your wreath. I used a wreath form I created last year as my size guide – measuring approx. 12 inches across.

Take the end of the coil and create two loops with whatever diameter you determined. (I used my previous wreath form as my reference).

Cut the coil with garden shears, making sure to avoid cutting any of the wire holding the grapevines together. (The wire may damage your shears).

Next, clip the wire that’s holding the garland together using wire clippers at the spot where you cut the garland with the shears.

Unravel the wire a few inches while holding the 2 loops of coiled garland together.

Wrap the wire around both loops to bind them together.

You will likely have other gaps at certain points between the two loops that make up the wreath form. 

Repeat the steps above to close the gaps (expect to do this in 1-3 more spots). Here’s a recap:

• Clip Wire. 

• Unravel clipped wire. 

• Wrap around both loops to close the gap.

When you are done, your circular wreath form will be ready for preparing to add greenery.

 

Step 2: Attach Craft Wire

Attach the 22-gauge craft wire by weaving the tip through the base of the wreath form from outside in, leaving a 3-inch tail.

Move the paddle to the interior side of the wreath form.

Twist the wire onto itself.

Then wrap your paddle wire around the entire wreath form a few times.

Make sure the paddle ends up on the outside of the wreath form so you can begin adding greenery.

 

Step 3: Create & Attach the First Bundle of Greenery

Choose at least 3 greenery types for interest. I chose cedar, western juniper, and another common juniper (with berries). 

• I cut the cedar and western juniper into approx. 10 inch lengths 
• The juniper with berries was cut into approx. 6 inch lengths

Bundle them together, one on top of the other, starting with the bottom layer. Cedar is a good choice as it is flat and fans out nicely.

Add western juniper (or whatever you are using).

Add the final layer on top (I chose the juniper with berries for its texture).

Pinch the stems together so the greenery fans out naturally.

Place the stems over the wrapped wire on the wreath base, letting the greens ‘fan out.’

Begin wrapping the paddle wire around the stems AND base, to attach the bundle.

Wrap the paddle wire around the bundle and wreath form – binding them together – about 3-4 times, pulling tightly each time. Make sure the paddle ends up on the outside of the base.

 

Step 4: Add Second Bundle

Before adding the next bundle, you will need to advance your paddle up the wreath form – about 4-5 inches.

Wrap the paddle wire around about 3-4 times to reach the 5 inch mark.

Place your second bundle so the feathered greenery overlaps the previous stems by about 3-4 inches for a seamless look. Place the stems next to the wired portion nearest the paddle wire and begin wrapping the wire around both the stems of the second bundle and wreath form.

Wrap the paddle wire tightly 3-4 times around the stems and wreath form. You’ve now attached your second bundle.

 

Step 5: Add Final Bundle

Repeat the same process as above:

• Advance the paddle upward about 4-5 inches.

• Place your third bundle.

• Wrap the wire around the stems and wreath form, tightly.

Clip the craft wire off the paddle.

Flip the wreath over.

And tuck the end into the grapevine to secure.

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Tips Along the Way (Before The Final Step)

You can now make small edits:

For example, you can add a couple of cedar or pine clipping to sparse areas (I tucked a pine piece into the wreath without requiring wire. I also attached a piece of cedar, but found I needed to attach it using wire – wrapping around the stem and base to secure).

Feel free to trim any stems that stick out, as I did along the end.

You may also wish to close the gap between the ‘floppy’ end pieces to the base, as I did here using a small length of wire:

No more droop!

Also, feel free to trim some of the tips of your greenery to shape (just be careful with this – better to clip less than you think and assess). I try not to fuss with the outer portions too much as I want my wreaths to feel soft and natural.

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Step 6: Add Natural Embellishments & Ribbon

For a woodland feel, insert a few dried clippings. 

I added three rusty-toned ones from shrubs in our yard. Because they’re lightweight, they simply tuck in without wire.

Finish by covering the wire around the third bundle of stems with a ribbon. I used this brown velvet ribbon for a natural, elegant touch.

 

5-MINUTE VIDEO RECAP

 

 

Hang & Enjoy

Your crescent evergreen wreath is now ready to hang and enjoy!

This lightweight, modern wreath comes together quickly and beautifully with just a few thoughtful layers. With natural greens, a simple crescent shape, and a touch of embellishment, it’s the perfect seasonal DIY decor piece. 

Happy crafting,