Every Christmas, we all add personal, festive touches to the inside, and outside, of our home. Twinkling lights fill the sky, and festive smells of cinnamon and orange fill the air, transforming our streets and making sure that the Christmas spirit is in the air, and we can’t forget the wonderfully decorated Christmas tree.
With decorations in mind, what better way to kick off the festive season season than a super easy craft day?! From opening personalised Santa letters and completing the activity sheets Father Christmas sent out to Christmas wreath making, there’s so much you can do!
Today, we’re talking to you all about Christmas wreaths. They are a fun, simple and creative way to add a personal touch to your festive decorations this year and it’s so easy to make a beautiful design.
Our blog will walk you through a step by step guide on making your own Christmas wreath. So grab some supplies, turn on your favourite christmas music and get crafting!
Gather Your Supplies for Beautiful Wreath Making
Materials do depend on the look your going for, but here are the essentials you can get from local craft stores.
A Wreath Base is the foundation of your wreath. Choose from wire frames (great for attaching greenery with wire), grapevine (natural look), or foam (good for pushing floral stems in).
Use fresh evergreen foliage branches like pine, fir, cedar, or holly for a traditional wreath look. You can also use artificial greenery if you want something long-lasting.
Pick festive accents like pine cones, berries, ribbon, ornaments, dried orange slices, bells, cinnamon sticks, dried flowers or small holiday trinkets.
Florist wire(to attach greenery and decorations), wire cutters, scissors, and a hot glue gun are essential.
Choose and Prepare the Base
It’s important to pick the right base, as this is the structure of the whole thing. Wire frames are lightweight and flexible, so it’s easy to add greenery with floral wire to these.
Grapevine is perfect if you’re going for more of a rustic, natural look, you can tuck branches and decorations between the vines.
For artificial greenery, just a foam base, this way you can push the stems or glue items directly to it.
Attach Greenery
To give your wreath fullness, and give it that Classic Christmas look, it’s time to attach the greenery to your base.
Start by layering the greenery. Larger branches should go first. Lay them around the frame to create the shape you’re going for and overlap each branch to ensure even coverage. Attach them with floral wire.
To add texture, add smaller pieces of different greenery, like eucalyptus or holly, to add dimension and texture. The mix of greens makes the wreath look lush and adds depth.
Wrap floral wire around the greenery and base tightly, ensuring everything stays in place.
Decorate Your Wreath with Pine Cones
This is where you add personal touches to make your wreath unique.
It’s time to get to the fun – adding the personal touches to your wreath! Without attaching, arrange your decorations on your wreath to see how you want them, move things around and try different ways.
Once you’re happy with the layout, secure the decorations. For heavy items, use floral wire, and light ones can be stuck down with a hot glue gun.
Add the finishing touches with a festive ribbon or bow at the top or bottom of your wreath. Secure it with floral wire or glue for a polished look.
Hang and Enjoy you Homemade Christmas Wreath
Now that your wreath is ready, it’s time to display it and get into the festive spirit. Front doors are classic, but you can also decide to hang wreaths over fireplaces, on windows, or even above beds.
If you’re looking for a present for a loved one, homemade homemade Christmas wreath, along with other crafts, are the perfect gifts ideas.
Use a wreath hanger or ribbon looped over a door hook for stability. If you’ve used fresh greenery, mist it every few days to keep it looking vibrant. Artificial wreaths can be stored carefully to reuse each year.
