Happy Wednesday Friends! Today I have a thrifty little upcycle to share and yes...it can be done in 15 minutes!
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I found this realistic looking faux boxwood wreath at one of the thrift stores I frequent for $3--not bad considering it still had the original tag for $55! Overall, it was in pretty good condition...
![A thrift store boxwood wreath gets a little love and a gorgeous new look with this simple upcycle! mythriftstoreaddiction.blogspot.com Thrift store boxwood wreath upcycle](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PdFBAA9wSf0/V5U7-_ermsI/AAAAAAABASU/b1PAxRjIUMI2Wp1z72AN7vgvtc6L4sHtgCLcB/s1600/B%2Bbest%2Bboxwood%2Bbefore.jpg)
...but it did have a few bare spots. Here and
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here, but easy enough to fix.
![Fill in bare spots on a thrift store boxwood wreath by cutting spares from longer pieces of existing greenery! mythriftstoreaddiction.blogspot.com Thrift store boxwood wreath upcycle](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-09Y5XQhVNP4/V5ZF4Bx2axI/AAAAAAABAWE/fcBqm1ZzKsYIVBvXNTCxYtSdzyCWVX1HwCLcB/s1600/B%2Bboxwood%2Bglue%2Bspot.jpg)
I just cut a few extra sprigs from some of the longer pieces of greenery.
![Cut extra sprigs from longer pieces of existing greenery to fill in bare spots on a thrift store boxwood wreath! mythriftstoreaddiction.blogspot.com Thrift store boxwood wreath upcycle](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZBcbsMz6Y2A/V5ZJ7zaoClI/AAAAAAABAWw/xINSWRAvsY0q5YbnqVdRbVrS3JNgGp8swCLcB/s1600/B%2Bspare%2Bboxwood.jpg)
and hot glued them in the bare spots. {6 minutes.}
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No more bare spots!
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I wanted to keep the look of classic boxwood with all of its greenery but also add just a touch of color. By shopping my home, I came up with these pretty silk flowers.
![To add a touch of color to a classic boxwood wreath, tuck in delicate silk flowers! mythriftstoreaddiction.blogspot.com Thrift store boxwood wreath upcycle](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NnlG6WDw3O4/V5ZQZXjUBQI/AAAAAAABAXk/8i4imWUWMwcaqyRocmPPVXOSY_ZmkDaBACLcB/s1600/B%2Bpurple%2Band%2Byellow%2Bsilk%2Bflowers.jpg)
The stems were sturdy enough that I was able to tuck the blooms into the wreath without gluing. I alternated colors, working my way around the wreath but keeping it simple. {8 minutes.}
![Tuck in delicate silk flowers to add a touch of color to a classic boxwood wreath! mythriftstoreaddiction.blogspot.com Thrift store boxwood wreath upcycle](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5u2GDqp28e4/V5ZSmAAXJeI/AAAAAAABAXw/jPj6oppAklMxqWacQwK3_jbi8gAhpAZ4wCLcB/s1600/B%2Badding%2Bflowers%2Bto%2Bwreath.jpg)
I love the square shape and chose to hang it diagonally. It adds a fresh touch of color for late summer, but will also transition nicely into fall, when I typically add yellow mums.
![A thrift store boxwood wreath gets a little love and a gorgeous new look with this simple upcycle! mythriftstoreaddiction.blogspot.com Thrift store boxwood wreath upcycle](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jwmz3bkK3f0/V5ZV4EXWXeI/AAAAAAABAX8/BfcGbOSkOSw-BLDuwVPCvi_UjappdRp9ACLcB/s1600/B%2Bupcycled%2Bboxwood.jpg)
![Give a thrift store boxwood wreath a gorgeous new look by filling in bare spots and adding colorful silk flowers! mythriftstoreaddiction.blogspot.com Thrift store boxwood wreath upcycle](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lV-M9r-auNE/V5ZdWdcVmrI/AAAAAAABAYQ/4Ie2SsNcHwk9gP-Lg3OLFdA-edmDzGzqgCLcB/s1600/pin%2Bboxwood%2Bwreath.jpg)
What's hanging on your front door?
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So pretty!! The little pops of color are perfect. Actually on my front door is a wreath I got on Etsy. It is made of bedsprings and burlap roses. Love it!
ReplyDeleteDon't you love a bargain that can so easily be transformed into something so lovely.
ReplyDeleteThat was a good find! I haven't bought one because of the price but if I found one at the thrift store! I like the touch of the added flowers. Great find and spruce up!
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty! I love the added blue. Hugs,
ReplyDeleteIt looks so pretty. I need to buy me one and fix up.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I need to find one for three bucks, too!! ;)
ReplyDeleteCecelia!! Love it!! The pops of color in it are perfect! Thanks for taking the time to visit!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Deb
That's quite pretty Cecilia! What a wonderful find that looks so realistic. The flowers add a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteSo soft and pretty and perfect for late summer!! Love it Cecilia!!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, my friend, and you are so clever to fix the bare spots :) Also, the pops of color are perfect!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my blog today - how I love hearing from you :) Hugs!
Another good find for you Cecilia. Love the added flowers. It will be good for all seasons with just a little change of flowers, etc.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I LOVE this! Boxwood is one of my all time favorite plants, and the wreaths, well, they're SO expensive! (I actually bought three boxwood plants in the hopes of growing them and one day making my own fresh boxwood wreaths!) This one looks fabulous! xoKathleen
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty wreath! And you got it for a steal ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great thrift store score - can't beat that price! Love the simplicity of the small purple and yellow flowers. Pinning to share
ReplyDeleteCecilia, The price was right. Love the square of the wreath. Looks great. Sylvia D.
ReplyDeleteyou did a great job on this....
ReplyDeleteYou did a really great fix on the wreath. Such a wonderful idea to fill in the bare spots. The simple flowers you added are perfection. Love it's simplicity! Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle! Pinned to share.
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