Minimalistic Spruce Wreath

I wish I could portray smell through writing at the moment… as it lingers of fresh pine and buttery sag in the kitchen. As I sat here making the wire base for the wreaths, I’m drinking warm glögi and indulging in figs, my favourite December fruit. These plump figs have been simply cooked in butter and fresh sage topped with toasted pine seeds with a touch of salt. Luxurious and elegant, just like these understated spruce wreaths. Even though the kitchen is an utter mess after making these wreaths, it really is worth it at the end of the day as they spread so much festive joy in the easiest way. Here is a simple tutorial for a minimalistic spruce wreath.

Last week, I picked up lots of excess spruce branches when we were chopping down our Christmas tree and wanted to take advantage of the beautiful branches. As I do every year, I made wreaths this time purely from traditional and a mixture of silver pine. You can essentially make wreaths from any material, such as natural evergreens, straw, pinecones, and eucalyptus. Since our forests are filled with blueberry and lingonberry branches, they also make a durable material for wreaths.

Wreaths are made to celebrate the cycles of nature to showcase the beauty of the current season. I don’t know is it because of the tradition of making wreaths than comes from my mother, or is it so that I love being crafty with my hands and always find beauty in the simplest of floral arrangements. A minimal Nordic style wreath is an elegant addition to Christmas decorations; it looks stunning on the front door and windows or even incorporated into a table setting. There is so much more meaning when you creative something yourself as you have to put much more effort into it than simply just buying something readymade.

figs with sage and pine nuts

Spruce twig with wire in the end that is twisted onto the base

glögi

Creating a Minimalistic Spruce Wreath: Simple Steps

Materials Needed:

1. Thick florist wire (for the base)

2. Fresh spruce branches

3. Floral wire (thin and flexible)

4. Scissors or wire cutters

Steps:

1. Prepare the Base:

   • Cut a length of thick florist wire to your desired size for the wreath. This will be the foundation.

2. Secure the First Spruce Branch:

   • Take a long spruce branch and align it with the base wire.

   • Use floral wire to tightly secure one end of the spruce branch to the base wire. Ensure it's snug.

3. Wrap and Seal:

   • Begin wrapping the spruce branch around the base wire, forming a loop or coil.

   • As you reach the end of the branch, secure the other end to the base wire using floral wire. This seals the first loop.

4. Repeat the Process:

   • Continue adding spruce branches, wrapping and securing each one to the base wire with floral wire.

   • Overlap the branches to create a full and uniform wreath.

5. Optional: Create Spruce Bouquets:

   • Bundle a small bouquet of spruce branches together.

   • Secure the end of the bouquet with floral wire, creating a compact bunch.

   • Attach these bouquets to the base wire by wrapping the wire around both the bouquet and the base wire.

6. Continue Building:

   • Keep adding spruce branches or bouquets until the entire base wire is covered.

   • Adjust the branches to achieve a balanced and minimalistic look.

7. Finishing Touch:

   • Trim any excess wire with scissors or wire cutters to tidy up loose ends.

8. Hang and Enjoy:

   • Your minimalistic spruce wreath is ready to adorn your space. Hang it on your door or wall and embrace the simple, natural beauty it brings.

This straightforward DIY project allows you to create an elegant spruce wreath with ease. Enjoy your minimalist masterpiece!