Homemade Boxwood and Bicycle Spring Wreath

This charming boxwood and bicycle wreath is a sweet way to dress up your front door this spring!

Spring is just around the corner, so it’s time for a fresh wreath on the front door! I love having a seasonal wreath on my door. I’m sure it cheers up the UPS driver too, and it always makes me smile when I pull up to the house.

Last year’s spring wreath is still one of my all-time favorites (it’s hanging on the open shelves in our kitchen right now), so I wasn’t feeling very inspired to top it this year. I love that wreath and want it to be my official spring wreath forever.

Still, I think I love this new one just as much! With the old wreath moved inside to the kitchen, my front door was bare, so I was eager to make a fresh one.

My first idea for the new wreath involved a bike. I found one online, but it wouldn’t arrive in time for today’s post, so I went to the store to look for it or something like it.

Just as I was about to give up on the bicycle idea, I spotted a charming fence and bike set (no longer available) that was the PERFECT size for a wreath. The only drawback was that it wasn’t colorful enough for me, but that’s an easy fix. Paint is my best friend.

I especially love the real wood handlebars. So cute!

I also thought it would look darling with a basket of flowers on the front. When I couldn’t find a mini basket at the store, I decided I’d make one at home, with no real idea how I’d pull it off.

You’ll have to read the instructions below to see how I made one! My middle name should be “where there’s a will, there’s a way,” because that’s how I live.

I’m so glad I took on this wreath challenge, because I absolutely love it! It’s also really easy to copy, so if you like it too, you’re in luck!

What You’ll Need for a Boxwood & Bicycle Spring Wreath

1. Boxwood Wreath – I went with a faux one since it would be outdoors and I didn’t want it falling apart. A real boxwood wreath would work too.
2. Fence & Bicycle (no longer available) – These sold out at Hobby Lobby, but I found some here.
3. Paint of your choice – for painting part of the bicycle. I used my favorite blue-green, Wythe Blue by Benjamin Moore, left over from my recent board and batten project.
4. Small craft paint brush
5. Small rope – for the bike basket
6. Small faux floral stems
7. Hot glue gun & glue sticks
8. Floral wire & floral wire cutters
9. Ribbon – I used this black and white ticking ribbon.

DIY Boxwood and Bicycle Spring Wreath - supplies to make the wreath

Step-by-Step: Making a Boxwood & Bicycle Spring Wreath

1. Paint Your Bike

If you’re painting the bike, do that first. I painted the parts that would be black, like the frame, but left the wheels, seat and handlebars alone.

I also slid some paper between the parts I was painting and the fence behind them so the fence didn’t pick up any paint.

DIY Boxwood and Bicycle Spring Wreath - use paper to protect your fence while painting the bike

I used Wythe Blue by Benjamin Moore, my all-time favorite blue-green, which I had on hand from my recent board and batten project. Any craft paint you already own will work.

2. Make Your Basket

I couldn’t find a basket the right size for the front of the bike, so I decided to make my own from thin rope and hot glue. I’d seen people wrap boxes in rope or make big rope baskets, so I figured it could work on a smaller scale.

DIY Boxwood and Bicycle Spring Wreath - make your own basket for the bike

I started with a small coil and glued each layer on until I had a little base. Then I kept building up, layer by layer, until it reached the right size. I held it up to the bike often to check the fit.