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DIY Birch Wreath

Modified: Aug 29, 2025 · Published: Nov 3, 2015 by Dannyelle Nicolle-Ramjist · This post may contain affiliate links · 29 Comments

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Looking for a beautiful and unique holiday wreath? This DIY Birch Wreath combines fresh greens, rustic birch logs, and a cozy little house accent for the perfect Christmas decoration. The square shape sets it apart from traditional round wreaths, and it’s easy to make using simple materials like coat hangers, branches, and wire. Whether you hang it on your front door, over a mantel, or use it as part of a Scandinavian-inspired Christmas theme, this birch wreath adds natural texture and festive charm. In this tutorial, I’ll show you step by step how to make your own birch wreath so you can create a holiday piece that looks stunning and costs very little.

DIY birch wreath made with fresh greens and birch logs.
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  • Why You'll Love This Craft
  • Birch Wreath Materials
  • Variations
  • HowTo Make A Birch Wreath
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Christmas Inspiration

Why You'll Love This Craft

  • It's beautiful and the perfect holiday wreath for your door.
  • The square shape and birch logs add interest and texture.
  • The fresh greens smell and look beautiful.
  • Most of the items we forged for making it very inexpensive to make.

It’s November, and already time to start thinking about Christmas!  This birch wreath is the perfect touch to your door this Christmas.  

This year I’m planning on going for a white Christmas look at my house, which got me thinking how pretty some birch branches would be.  I also knew I wanted to use some traditional Christmas greens.  So, off to the woods I went with my little pruning shears.  

Nothing gets you into the Christmas spirit like the smell of fresh cut pine…and there may or may not have been a little, tiny bit of Christmas music involved, but I promise I wasn’t into the Christmas cheer yet. 😉

You might also like our Gingerbread Salt Dough Recipe, Easy DIY Star Garland, DIY Christmas Diorama, and Mini Macrame Christmas Ornaments.

Birch Wreath Materials

Full list of materials in How-To Instructions below.

  • Wire Coat Hanger for Wreath Form: We bent two wire hangers into our wreath base. These are inexpensive. You could use a wire wreath frame instead.
  • Mixed Fresh Greens: We used some pine, cedar, and fir branches for our wreath. Any combination of fresh greens will work.
  • Birch Pieces: Look for birch pieces that have nice white bark. You don't want them to be too big around. We cut ours to length. If you don't have access to birch, look for it at crafts stores, or anywhere that sells fresh Christmas decorations.
  • Small Wooden Stars: We found these at the craft store.
  • Old Book Pages: We upcycled an old book and used a book page to add some interest and texture to your wood stars.
  • Glitter: Since it's Christmas, we added a little glitter to our stars. You can omit this if you prefer.
  • Little House Lantern: This metal house is perfect for an outdoor wreath, since it won't be affected by water. The little windows are perfect for letting the light out.
  • Battery Powdered Tea Light with Remote: The little candle lights up the house. The remote makes it easier to turn off and on, you could also use a strand of fairy lights inside instead.

Variations

  • Faux Greens: If you want your wreath to be everlasting you can use faux greens instead. Look for them at the craft store.
  • Ribbon: We love the simple Scandinavian style of this wreath, but you can add a holdiay bow if you prefer.
  • Pinecones: You can also add some decorative pinecones to the wreath.
  • Different Branches: If you don't have access to birch, you can use any wood branches for this wreath.

HowTo Make A Birch Wreath

1. Creating the Wire Wreath Base

I wanted to make this simple wreath out of inexpensive things around the house so I used a few coat hangers for the base.  Using pliers helped to un-twist them, and then form them into a rectangle shape.  I used two to make the form a little sturdier.

how to make a birch wreath

2. Add Fresh Greens

To put the greens on to the wire form, just cut little pieces, and create small mixed little bundles of three or so pieces.  I used a combination of pine, fir, and cedar, but whatever you can find will work. Next, take your little bundle, and use thin wire to attach it to the wreath.  Just lay your greens on the wire wreath form where you want them, and wind the wire around the bundle and the form to secure it.  Then, create another bundle of greens, and over lap it over the previous bundle, and wrap with the wire again working your way all the way around the wreath.  Easy peasy.  Although…a little prickly so you might want to wear some gloves for this part.

Expert Tip: For longer life, mist your wreath every few days.

DIY Square Christmas wreath

Once you’ve worked all the way around the wreath secure your wire, and the base is done.

3. Add The Birch Logs

The next layer is the birch logs.  I had some, and just used a hand saw to cut them to length.  I attached the birch to the wreath with some more thin wire.  For the top birch piece, I used white wire so it would blend in.

square Christmas wreath

4. Add The Metal House

The next step is decorating.  I think I’m developing a thing for little tiny houses.  Remember my little house village from last year?  Well they’ll be making a reappearance this year…along with some friends.  When I saw this little white metal house at the craft store months ago, I thought it would look so sweet in a wreath with little battery operated light inside.

Little House Christmas Wreath

I kind of love how it turned out.

5.  Add The Stars

I wanted to keep it simple, but couldn’t help myself from adding one more sweet little detail, some stars.  I used some wooden stars and added some book page paper to the front, and then added a little glitter.  You know since it’s Christmas and I’m now officially allowed to glitter everything.

wood stars decorated with book pages and glitter

To attached the stars to the wreath, I just hot glued some little wires to the back and wired them into the wreath.

birch wreath tutorial

I’m loving this simple, rustic Christmas wreath, and the little house is so sweet lit up at night with a battery operated tea light.

Scandinavian Christmas wreath

With a birch wreath like this one, life really is a party!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can you get the birch to make this birch wreath?

If you don't have access to birch logs, purchase them at the craft store, or anywhere that sells fresh items for Christmas decorating.

What is the best way to attach birch logs to a wreath?

Because birch logs can be heavy, choose small ones for wreath making. Attach them to the wreath using white wire.

Where can you buy birch branches for crafts?

Look for birch branches or small birch logs at craft supply stores or hardware stores during the holidays.

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If you try this Birch Wreath or any other ideas on my blog please leave a star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks for visiting today!

DIY birch wreath made with fresh greens and birch logs.

DIY Birch Wreath Tutorial

DIY square birch wreath, with fresh greens, decorated with a small house and stars for the holidays.
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Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 wreath
Author: Dannyelle Nicolle-Ramjist
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • scissors
  • Wire Cutters
  • Glue Gun and Glue
  • Small Hand Saw

Materials

  • 2 Wire Coat Hanger
  • Mixed Fresh Greens
  • Black Spool Wire
  • 4 Birch Logs
  • Small Wooden Stars
  • Old Book Page
  • Mod Podge
  • Glitter
  • Small Metal House
  • White Wire
  • Battery-Powered Tea Light With Remote

Instructions

  • Using pliers open the two wire coat hangers, and bend into a square base for the wreath.
  • Next, add the greens to the wire base. Begin by cutting little pieces of greens, and creatin small mixed bundles of three or so pieces. Then, take your little bundle, and use the spool wire to attach it to the wreath.  Just lay your greens on the wire wreath form where you want them, and wind the wire around the bundle and the form to secure it.  Then, create another bundle of greens, and over lap it over the previous bundle, and wrap with the wire again working your way all the way around the wreath, without cutting the wire in-between. When your finished filling in the wreath, cut the wire and secure it at the back.
  • The next layer is the birch logs.  If they aren't the right length, use a hand saw to cut them to length.  Attach the birch to the wreath using white wire.
  • Next, use some more white wire to attach the house with the light inside to the bottom right of the wreath.
  • Trace the wood stars onto the book page paper, and cut them out. Then use mod podge to add the paper to the stars. You can also add some glitter. After they dry, use hot glue to attach a wire to the back of each star, and then use the wire to attach the stars to the wreath in a grouping.

Notes

We found our birch pieces and fresh greens in the forest, but you could also purchase them.  
The small metal house and wood stars are from the craft store.
This wreath should last well outside where it's cool.  Inside the greens will dry out fairly quickly.  If you wanted it to last longer, you could use faux greens instead of real ones.

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Comments

  1. Bobbie Becker says

    November 17, 2023 at 9:52 am

    I adore this birch wreath with the little house. I could feel my heart flutter as I just stared at it. I don't have any evergreens anymore so I will have to make a trip to the woods. It's just so darn cute! I can't wait to make it this weekend.

  2. dnr says

    November 22, 2021 at 4:56 pm

    Hi Stephanie, I picked up the little house at Michaels craft store, but it was a few years ago, so I'm not sure if they still have it. Any craft store should have something similar though that would work.
    Best of luck,
    Dannyelle

  3. Stephanie M Earls says

    November 21, 2021 at 1:35 am

    Love this. Where can I find the little house though?

  4. Alexandra says

    November 20, 2021 at 9:28 am

    This wreath is incredibly gorgeous!

  5. ramjisro says

    October 28, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    Thanks Carole!

  6. Carole says

    October 27, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    I love this wreath! Thanks for sharing.

  7. dnr says

    March 28, 2016 at 9:54 am

    Hi Marcia, I love the little paper houses too, but thought the metal would stand up better outside. If you'd like to see more of the cardboard houses, check out mine here.https://www.lifeisaparty.ca/?s=glitter+houses

  8. dnr says

    March 28, 2016 at 9:52 am

    Thanks Jennifer, so glad to share.

  9. Jennifer Forest says

    March 27, 2016 at 12:13 am

    Oooooohhhhhhh! I LOVE this beautiful rustic wreath! Brilliant! I'm all about rustic decor and this will be perfect for the next Winter Holiday Season.
    Thank you very much for your brilliant idea and creativity!

  10. Marcia Loftin says

    March 26, 2016 at 7:02 pm

    years ago I found a book on how to make these little houses out of lightweight cardboard, then covering them with the paper ribbon. There are also little churches in the book. I have been making regular wreaths and including the little houses for years. If anyone would like the name of the craft book I would be glad to share the title. Marcia

  11. dnr says

    November 20, 2015 at 10:58 pm

    Hi Karen,
    I picked up mine at Michaels, near the miniatures, and fairy garden stuff. Hope this helps.
    Best of luck,
    Dannyelle

  12. Karen says

    November 20, 2015 at 6:42 pm

    Love this wreath and the charming little metal house! Where can these be found? I've looked online with little success. Thank you for help in finding these!

  13. dnr says

    November 05, 2015 at 8:29 am

    Lucy you are the sweetest, let it me so. 😉
    Dannyelle

  14. Lucy says

    November 05, 2015 at 1:17 am

    I'm.calling it right now...this is going to be featured in a magazine! Love it so...xo

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