The shiny green foliage of a boxwood wreath embellished with a quartet of slim satin bows captures the classic Christmas pairing of red and green. This window wreath could just as easily adorn a door or wall to make a festive statement.
Fold one 3-inch ribbon length, faceup, into thirds lengthwise (diagram 1, bow center). Secure overlapping folds in back with tape. Repeat to make 4 total.
Step 2
With an 11-inch ribbon length faceup, fold both ends under toward center (diagram 1, bow loop). Secure ribbon ends with tape to form a loop. Repeat to make 4 total.
Step 3
Place two 15-inch ribbon lengths, faceup, across each other to form an X (diagram 1, ribbon X).
Step 4
Lay one 11-inch taped loop, tape side down, horizontally across center of X. Pinch X lengths and loop at center. Wrap a 3-inch length of floral wire around this point, and twist at back to secure. Repeat to make remaining 3 bows.
Step 5
Cover each bow center with one 3-inch folded ribbon length to hide wire, securing at back with tape.
Position first bow as desired on wreath. Secure ends of X lengths to wreath back with U pins (diagram 2). Position other bows, and secure with pins.
Step 7
Hammer nail at top center of window frame. Loop 1 end of fishing line through center back of wreath frame, and knot securely. Cut line to appropriate length for desired position, and tie to nail.
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