Fall DIY: Give new life to an old wreath with a little dye and wire

Materials

Dried boxwood wreath

1 can of Design Master Colortool Spray Paint in Basil

Floral wire

Wire cutters

Variety of branches, berries, seed pods and greenery to add to the wreath

Instructions

Step 1: The genesis of this DIY project was an old Christmas wreath of fresh boxwood that had hung on the garage wall for two years. It was given a light coat of the paint and left for 30 minutes to dry.

Step 2: Cut branches of American Beauty berries were plucked of their leaves, leaving just the fruit on the thin, pliable branches.

Step 3: Starting at the top of your wreath where you will secure wire for hanging, insert branches of the berries, winding them in and out of the boxwood for a natural look.

Step 4: Next, insert eucalyptus branches working your way around the wreath. Secure with wire.

Step 5: Wire in lotus pods in groupings of two and three, making a triangle formation. This adds balance to the piece.

Step 6: Hang on your front door, and enjoy.