How to Make a Modern Eucalyptus Wreath

After a ridiculous amount of Pinterest  and Etsy  browsing, I decided to make my own wreath. I have to say the choices were pretty dated for my taste and I had something really specific in mind. There was a eucalyptus arrangement in my living room that I’ve been meaning to change so I use that and leftover copper pipe that I had lying around.

What you'll need (where I got it from)

• Copper Pipe (Home Depot)
• Tri-colored eucalyptus (Micheal's)
• Very thin bendable wire (Joanns Fabric)
• Scissors
• Pipe cutter (Home Depot)
• Masking tape

Step 1 Measure the pipe before cutting. I simply held it up to my door, to measure. It ended up being about a foot and a half wide.

Step 2 You need to cut eeiit! Tighten the pipe cutter until it fits snug but not tight enough to squeeze the pipe. Twirl it around a few times until you do not feel any resistance. Tighten and repeat until the pipe is cut. Tape together with the masking tape.

Note: I tried using a glue gun and craft glue and it didn't work at all.

Step 3 Lay each stem out to plan the design before you begin. This will give you an idea of what it will look like before you attach everything. This is an important step because each branch is different, and it will be a pain in the ass to remove the stems and wire after the fact.

Step 4 Add each stem separately, first securing it to the pipe, then secure any protruding parts of the stem. This will help it look more full. I kept some as is because, I liked how looked.

Step 5 When you get to the end, turn the last few stems in the opposite direct to cover the ends of the previous stems.

I had some smaller pieces that I was able to stuff in the wreath to fill in any gaps and cover wire towards the end.

Step 6 Hang it! I used twine and a clear command strip to hang my wreath because I didn't want to drill a hole in my door and conventional wreath holders were cramping my minimal style dreams.

I'm in love, it looks beautiful and it smells divine!