How to Make a Fresh Eucalyptus Wreath: Easy DIY Tutorial

Eucalyptus Wreath DIY Tutorial

There’s something undeniably charming about a wreath on your front door, welcoming guests. 

If you’ve ever wanted to create a fresh, year-round wreath, a eucalyptus wreath is the perfect DIY project.

The best part? You can easily craft your own gorgeous wreath with just a few simple materials and a bit of creativity. 

This easy DIY tutorial will guide you through every step, helping you create a stunning eucalyptus wreath for your home. 

Eucalyptus is such a gorgeous greenery. I love using fresh greenery stems in my home for decor for so many reasons. 

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Now, let’s roll up our sleeves and get ready to create something awesome with eucalyptus!

How to Make a Fresh Eucalyptus Wreath

Before you start your easy diy wreath project, you will need to gather a few craft supplies. 

Materials

• Fresh Eucalyptus Stems
• Floral Wire
• Wire Cutters
• Scissors
• 14” Grapevine Wreath Base

For this project you will want to use fresh eucalyptus stems.

I found my eucalyptus at Trader Joe’s. They sell a bunch of eucalyptus for around $3 each. I used 5 bunches total for this project.

You can also find fresh eucalyptus at most grocery store floral sections.

My favorite kind of eucalyptus is the silver dollar eucalyptus. But I also think that mixing in a different type of eucalyptus, like seeded eucalyptus, would add some really pretty texture. 

If you want to create a faux eucalyptus wreath, that would also be a great option. Here are some great options for faux eucalyptus stems. 

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Eucalyptus Stems 

Start by separating your eucalyptus bunches out into smaller branches. Trim your eucalyptus branches to smaller lengths using scissors.

I cut my branches into small pieces that were about 5 to 6 inches long each.

2. Attach the Eucalyptus Branches

Next, you will start to place the smaller eucalyptus pieces into the grapevine wreath.

Start by inserting the base of the piece into the wreath form, then continue adding stems, slightly overlapping them for a full and natural look.

Try to push the stem far enough into the grapevine wreath form until it seems secure. The twisted design of the grapevine wreath form will hold the stems in place.

The idea is to make all the eucalyptus leaves and stems flow in the same direction around the wreath. This creates the really nice, polished overall look for the arrangement. 

Keep adding more eucalyptus pieces into the wreath form. Make sure as you go that you continue to insert the pieces in the same direction around the wreath form.

At this point, you should start being able to see the pattern coming together! It might not be perfect or the exact density that you want yet, but you should be able to see a general directional flow starting to form.

3. Achieve a Balanced Design

As you keep attaching more pieces, pay attention to the overall balance of the wreath. Cover any bare spots by adding additional pieces of eucalyptus stems. This will make sure that your wreath looks lush and well-proportioned.

Keep adding eucalyptus until the entire wreath is filled up and looks like it has an even density of leaves.

Don’t hesitate to adjust and rearrange the eucalyptus pieces until you’re satisfied with how your wreath looks. 

4. Tie up Any Loose Eucalyptus Pieces

Once you think that your wreath is finished, pick up the wreath form and hold it so that it hangs vertically.

You’ll notice that some of the eucalyptus leaves will start to fall or droop. This can easily be fixed with some floral wire.

Using wire cutters, cut a piece of floral wire and wrap it around the stem part of the piece that is falling. Then attach the piece to the wreath form. 

It takes a little bit of patience, but you should be able to wrap the wire under the greenery so that the eucalyptus leaves actually cover the wire. You won’t be able to see the floral wire at all.

5. Add a Wreath Hanger

To finish the wreath, you can add a wire hanger to the back of the grapevine wreath form. 

Take your floral wire and cut a long piece using wire cutters. Bend the wire to create a loop and then attach the loop to the back of your wreath through the grapevines. 

Now you’ll have a secure loop that you can use to hang your wreath on the front door. 

Isn’t this eucalyptus wreath gorgeous? I was so impressed with how well this wreath looks and it cost me a fraction of what a florist would charge for a fresh eucalyptus wreath.

Over time, your wreath will slowly dry. But the leaves will keep their shape and the wreath will remain a beautiful decoration in your home.

Creative Seasonal Variations

Eucalyptus is a very neutral greenery and works as a year-round decoration. You can keep your eucalyptus wreath out for all of the different seasons instead of buying new wreaths. 

Try experimenting and adding different kinds of seasonal accents to make your eucalyptus wreath work for all seasons.

In the spring, add some small white floral picks to your wreath. 

For the summer season, add a large bow with navy and white length of ribbon.

During the fall, add some dried foliage, twigs, and fall leaves in muted colors.

Then during the winter and Christmas time, add pine cones, dried oranges, small Noah bells, and velvet ribbon. 

Final Thoughts on the Eucalyptus Wreath DIY 

You’ve now got all of the tools you need to create DIY wreaths for your home.

Crafting a fresh eucalyptus wreath is not only an easy DIY project but also a great way to bring natural elements into your home for any season. 

Remember that there’s no one right way to create a eucalyptus wreath—experiment with different eucalyptus varieties, mix in complementary elements like dried flowers or berries, and play with various arrangements to find the style that resonates most with you.

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