Christmas Wreaths: How to Make Your Own

You should find that making your own ChristmasAn easy way to achieve this is by using bright
wreath is surprisingly easy and that there are ashiny Christmas balls. You only need to buy a few
couple in which one can be made.inexpensive balls then pin them to the already
The first method for making your own Christmasformed wreath. For a festive touch you can finish
wreath begins by collecting the materials you willyour wreath off with a nice shiny bow.
need from branches or twigs in your environment.If you’re looking for a popular twist on a
Some great sources include pin, spruce, and othertraditional wreath, try using candy canes. You can
evergreen trees. While you’re at it, pick up apin, glue, or tape them to the wreath form in
few pinecones for decoration and be sure not toorder to create a sunburst shape. You can also
harm the trees from which you are collectingopt for popcorn to glue to the shape and
branches.decorate with green and/or red bows. These look
Once you find the materials for making yourparticularly lovely against a backdrop of darker
wreath you’ll need some fairly sturdy wire twalls or doors.
in order to shape the wreath and hold theIf you’re looking for a particularly inspired
branches and other materials in place. Once youwreath, you should consider a wreath made by
have the wire, begin shaping the wreath. OnceMartha Stewart that consisted of gumdrops. She
you have your form you can also use the wire inaccomplished this delightful wreath by pushing pins
order to attach pinecones to the wreath or youthrough the gumdrops in order to attach them to
may opt to use colorful ribbons in shades or redthe Styrofoam. The sugary surface of the
and green or some festive plaids. If you’d likegumdrops provide the illusion of snow frosting the
to add a little more glitter, glitz, or color to yourwreath.
wreath, consider attaching some battery operatedYou can easily attach your wreath to your front
Christmas lights.door by using a picture frame hook. Others opt
Another great way to make a Christmas wreathto go rugged and traditional choosing a nail upon
is by purchasing a pre made Styrofoam formwhich to hang the wreath with the use of looped
from a chain store. You may then opt to attachfishing line. You can also elect to use your wreath
any items you choose to the form with eitheras a cleverly inspired and lovely holiday
pins or glue.centerpiece.