You may be wondering how you can decorate your home in new and interesting ways during the holidays, aside from putting up a tree. Handmade Christmas wreaths are a great way to celebrate the season and you can make them yourself with a little bit of time and patience. You can create something truly one-of-a-kind to greet visitors warmly when they arrive on your doorstep. Here are some ideas.
Undoubtedly, there are certain colours that are naturally associated with Christmas, especially when put together. White is representative of the winter wonderland, while deep green hues are found in the winter trees and plants like mistletoe and holly. Then, of course, there is the deep red that is associated with Christmas, as poinsettias are in full bloom.
However, in the recent years, Christmas decorating has strayed away from the traditional colours. There are no strict rules that need to be followed, therefore whatever the choice of decor or colour scheme, something can be created to fit that. This is also great for those places in the world that don't have Christmas in a traditional sense, such as in the tropics where there is no winter or snow.
With the correct materials at hand, making a wreath for Christmas is not as difficult as it may seem. The most important thing in the project is the base on which to work and form the wreath. These can be made from scratch from a range of materials, depending on the sophistication of the project. Cardboard, wood or foam can all be used to create the base, which is simply a doughnut shape. Alternatively, a visit to a craft store will solve this issue, as there are lots of different foundations available that can be used to make a wreath, saving a lot of time in the process.
A grapevine wreath is a great starting point for something floral or green, using live or fake flora. The grapevine base allows seasonal flora to be woven into the wreath in the desired areas. Pine cones, eucalyptus and juniper are all good choices. Other decorative elements can be glued using a hot glue gun to fill up any empty areas.
You can recycle your previous decorations for the tree if you are planning on getting new ones this year. Use the old tree ornaments to make a bauble wreath. You may have different sizes and shapes, but that just adds to the overall effect of the final product. Use them to cover the base entirely and build volume. Add further volume and colour by looping wired ribbon in and out of the baubles.
You can also use fabric or paper for decorating a wreath base. Cut a bunch of fabric strips and gather them up to create ruffles that you can then stick down to the base. Burlap is good for a rustic effect as it is thick and heavy and will add much volume. You can add some colour by placing a red bow at the top of the wreath.
You can use whiter paper with black text on it to create something monochromatic. Think about using sheet music, perhaps of Christmas carols for the season. Create bows and loops with strips of the paper and add colour with holly, or a red ribbon to hang it.
Undoubtedly, there are certain colours that are naturally associated with Christmas, especially when put together. White is representative of the winter wonderland, while deep green hues are found in the winter trees and plants like mistletoe and holly. Then, of course, there is the deep red that is associated with Christmas, as poinsettias are in full bloom.
However, in the recent years, Christmas decorating has strayed away from the traditional colours. There are no strict rules that need to be followed, therefore whatever the choice of decor or colour scheme, something can be created to fit that. This is also great for those places in the world that don't have Christmas in a traditional sense, such as in the tropics where there is no winter or snow.
With the correct materials at hand, making a wreath for Christmas is not as difficult as it may seem. The most important thing in the project is the base on which to work and form the wreath. These can be made from scratch from a range of materials, depending on the sophistication of the project. Cardboard, wood or foam can all be used to create the base, which is simply a doughnut shape. Alternatively, a visit to a craft store will solve this issue, as there are lots of different foundations available that can be used to make a wreath, saving a lot of time in the process.
A grapevine wreath is a great starting point for something floral or green, using live or fake flora. The grapevine base allows seasonal flora to be woven into the wreath in the desired areas. Pine cones, eucalyptus and juniper are all good choices. Other decorative elements can be glued using a hot glue gun to fill up any empty areas.
You can recycle your previous decorations for the tree if you are planning on getting new ones this year. Use the old tree ornaments to make a bauble wreath. You may have different sizes and shapes, but that just adds to the overall effect of the final product. Use them to cover the base entirely and build volume. Add further volume and colour by looping wired ribbon in and out of the baubles.
You can also use fabric or paper for decorating a wreath base. Cut a bunch of fabric strips and gather them up to create ruffles that you can then stick down to the base. Burlap is good for a rustic effect as it is thick and heavy and will add much volume. You can add some colour by placing a red bow at the top of the wreath.
You can use whiter paper with black text on it to create something monochromatic. Think about using sheet music, perhaps of Christmas carols for the season. Create bows and loops with strips of the paper and add colour with holly, or a red ribbon to hang it.
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