| Once the tree is up and the house is mostly | | | | hobby or your profession. For example, |
| decorated, making your own Christmas wreath | | | | someone who enjoys cooking or baking could |
| can be a fun project for the family, and the end | | | | created a themed wreath to display in their |
| result is usually a beautiful piece that can be | | | | kitchen, using items such as empty spice |
| displayed prominently for visitors to enjoy. | | | | containers, small kitchen utensils, and cookie |
| There are so many different types of Christmas | | | | cutters as decorations. For wreaths that will be |
| wreaths that your imagination is truly the limit | | | | displayed in an office or place of business, try to |
| when you create your own. In this article, we'll | | | | create something that is indicative of the type of |
| cover a few of the basics you should know for | | | | work you do. For example, an accountant might |
| making a beautiful and unique holiday wreath this | | | | use fun decorations like pencils, calculators, and |
| year. | | | | miscellaneous faux tax receipts and notes. |
| The first question to ask yourself is whether you | | | | Assuming you've used non-perishable materials, |
| want a wreath made of live materials. If you | | | | you'll need to find a safe place to store your new |
| choose real greenery, the wreath will have to be | | | | Christmas wreath after the holidays are over. |
| disposed of at the end of the season, as the | | | | Many people simply put their wreaths in cardboard |
| needles begin to dry out. On the other hand, if | | | | boxes, or cover them with a plastic garbage bag |
| you use artificial greenery, your creation can be | | | | before depositing them in a closet or storage |
| stored away and used again year after year. | | | | room. However, these are not the best |
| Don't feel like you have to limit yourself to the | | | | options. For starters, cardboard won't keep dust |
| evergreen look, either. There are many other | | | | and dirt away. Cardboard boxes also tend to |
| non-traditional material choices that make fun and | | | | attract insects and wick up moisture. Plastic |
| unique wreaths, perfect for catching your visitors' | | | | bags, while they do keep the dust off, won't |
| eyes and starting a conversation. | | | | prevent your wreaths from being crushed in |
| Some alternative material choices for holiday | | | | storage. A far better option is a sealed storage |
| wreaths might include ornaments, firm | | | | container. Even better, consider investing in a |
| gingerbread or sugar cutout cookies, or even | | | | special storage box or bag that's specifically |
| dried tree or grape vine branches tied together. | | | | designed for storing wreaths. With the time and |
| Another option is to purchase an inexpensive | | | | money that you've put into creating your new |
| Styrofoam base and then cover it with any other | | | | wreath, it's worth the small investment to keep it |
| material of your choice, such as ribbons, leaves, | | | | protected so you can enjoy it for many years to |
| buttons, beads, or pearls. The type of base | | | | come. |
| material you use can also be a great way to | | | | No matter what your choices for your Christmas |
| establish a decorating theme. | | | | wreath, making it yourself is a fun and family |
| A themed Christmas wreath is ideal if you have a | | | | friendly activity to celebrate the holiday season. |
| particular room of the house where you want to | | | | With a little imagination, anyone can create an end |
| display it, or if you want to reflect a certain | | | | product that is unique and reflects their own |
| aspect of your personality, such as a favorite | | | | tastes, personality, and sense of style. |