Let’s make an easy birch twig spring wreath. While out for a walk after a few days of strong winds, I couldn’t help but pick up a ton of birch twigs. There’s a large birch tree in our neighborhood on the path to the beach—a walk after the heavy winds led to armloads of freshly fallen twigs from the ground.
Today, I am joining eight blog friends and we all have a different take on spring wreaths. I think you’ll find something that suits you!
You’ll find links and photos at the end of this post! As always, thanks so much for stopping by today!
Sure, I could buy them, but knowing this tree exists just around the corner makes it too tempting not to forage! No one minds, It’s not like I’m cutting limbs. I am simply picking them up on the ground.
The Supplies You’ll Need:
- birch twigs
- moss
- some small spring bulbs like Muscari or daffodils
- mini quail eggs
- florist wire
- round cake pan
What to forage and what to buy:
- Birch twigs can be found, or store-bought is excellent too.
- Moss – I live in Connecticut, where moss grows everywhere, but store-bought moss works beautifully!
- Small bulb plants are easy to find at the grocery store, Trader Joe’s, or the nursery. You only need a couple. You may even have them popping up in your yard.
- Some mini eggs like these from Terrain.
Here’s how you make an easy spring wreath with foraged birch twigs
First, prepare your birch twigs
- Prepare your birch twigs – Submerge them in water for at least an hour to soften them so they don’t break when forming them in a circle.
- Use a round cake pan to help form your wreath into a circle.
- Take the branches and form them into the edge of the pan, adding more inside the pan until it’s as complete as you want.
- Secure the wreath with florist wire in a couple of spots to keep the shape intact
- Add a sheet of moss at the bottom and secure it again using the florist wire.
- Nestle in a few quail eggs and bulbs (Use a little hot glue if necessary)
- Add a piece of twine, rope, ribbon, or frayed canvas and hang it outdoors.
Hang outdoors in the early spring.
pin for later
Make mini birch branch wreaths for jars
I made mini birch branch wreaths to top clear glass jars with a few hellebores from my spring pots. They add just the color we needed in this corner.
You might also like these posts on Easter & spring!
Easter Place Card Nests
How to Make a Paper Bunny Bag
Fun Easter Centerpiece
Blogger’s Best Spring Wreaths
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- Modern Spring Wreath | My Sweet Savannah
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- How To Make A Hydrangea Wreath | Modern Glam
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- Moss Wreath DIY | Eleanor Rose Home
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- The Fifteen Minute Spring Wreath DIY | My 100 Year Old Home
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- Our New Home’s Easy Care Front Porch Decor | Classic Casual Home
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- Spring Mushroom and Moss Wreath | Tatertots and Jello
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- How to Make a Birds Nest From a Wreath | Craftberry Bush
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- Book Page Wreath DIY | Happy Happy Nester
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- Easy Birch Twig Spring Wreath | Most Lovely Things
Diane E Ruebel says
Annie, Your gathered twig wreath with moss and bulbs is absolutely charming. In addition, it fits anyone’s budget making it an accessible project.
I also love the bunny bags and will have fun making them to take to young ones at an Easter brunch to which we’re invited.
Happy Spring,
Diney on Mercer Island
annie diamond says
Hi Diney!
You know I love a project that’s practically free…and this one and the bunny bags fit the bill! Have fun making those sweet little bags for the little ones!
Thanks for stopping by today!
xx
Mary Ann Pickett says
HOW darling. It looks like something that would be very expensive at
Terrain or a high-end florist.
Melaine Thompson says
OK, you LITERALLY killed it with this one. I am officially obsessed. pinned!
annie diamond says
Well…..I don’t know about that! But thanks, Melaine! xx
Janine says
Annie,
I absolutely love your wreath with the beautiful eggs! I adore all the natural elements you used! Pin your great project!
cindy says
Oh my gosh I absolutely LOVE that charming wreath. I need something on my door right this very minute. I love all of the beautiful elements you used!!
Heidi says
This wreath is amazing Annie! I love how you used organic materials to create such a stunning wreath. Pinned!!!
ASHLEY STRINGFELLOW says
This is SO beautiful Annie! I am obsessed and want to make one ASAP!
Elizabeth@pineconesandacorns says
Annie, this is so sweet. I need to make one! Happy Weekend.
Jennifer S. Hadfield says
Such a lovely idea! I love how you foraged the branches. So clever! Pinned 🙂
xoxo