Making a wreath can be one of the easiest holiday craft projects. All you need is a Styrofoam wreath form (available at most craft supply stores) and the patience to cover it. I guess you could say, where there's a wreath form there's a way!
I've found inspiration for this year's wreaths at the Country Living website. Each of these four wreaths look like they'd be relatively easy to put together. And each has a visual impact that have your guests oohing and aahing before they even enter your home!
- This super-easy wreath makes use of old scarves. Simply wrap two or more scarves around the wreath form, leaving a little extra hanging off.
- Pine cones are everywhere right now. Pick up a bagful and hot glue them to a wreath form. To take the project to the next level, spray paint the pine cones and add a dab of glitter.
- If your holidays are all about family, create a wreath using old family photos. If you're worried about damaging old photos, use photocopies of the pictures.
- This holiday berry wreath is made with winter and tallow berries, which are available from your florist. There are plenty of synthetic versions of this berry available as well.
Images: Country Living
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I'll be making this wreath for the holidays.
love it Monica :)
I like the pinecone one. You could really add your personal touch by using different colors. Orange might be really fun (and unexpected!)
Another holiday wreath idea: a feather wreath. Here's the how to: http://hautblog.wordpress.com/2010/11/22/make-a-holiday-feather-wreath-with-holly/
I like how homey the first one is... reminds me of a warm blanket.
Somehow, I went to the OTHER END of the spectrum and did a peace-wreath with sparkle! http://candyskitchen.blogspot.com/2010/12/wishing-you-very-hippie-holidays-peace.html
You can get "grape vine" (actually some kind of reed, I think) wreath forms at Dollar Tree stores in a couple of sizes (for a buck, of course) and hot glue things onto them.
I used a few bucks worth of their silk flowers and a big bow.
Or use a lot of little fake birds and some ribbon. Cardinals are festive...
Or use a bag of pre-made package bows in colors to match your decor.
Or use a package of pre-cut foam snowflakes.
Or simply spray paint it bright shiny red and add a few gold glitter leaves.
I could go on all day!
I used to have a wreath-making party--you supply the base and stuff; everyone brings things to add. Fun and personal.
where I live there is a lot of hanging birch trees. In fall the wind causes the trees to loose branches that you can pick up of the ground and twist into a wreath. Make it staight away because if the branches dry then they are difficult to make a even wreath of. Decorate with tree ornaments and presto a beautiful and free wreath for you.
I make my wreaths using whatever clear plastic bags I can beg or steal from recycling bins, cut these into strips and tie on a rounded wire coat hanger. Easy, peasy and NO COST.
http://www.recycle-eh.com/apps/blog/show/2112286-recycle-plastic-bags-into-christmas-wreath
I made this wreath for next to nothing, and it's very versatile! :)
Cool holiday wreath
(Sorry, broken link above...)
Cool holiday wreath