It began innocently enough: I was walking through Target attempting to select the perfect Christmas decorations for my home. Quickly, I found my cart was overflowing with a variety of items. One problem: I had yet to choose a wreath. I zipped over to the wreath aisle, which was, in ...
Read More »Three New Spins on Your Christmas Wreath: Upend a Holiday Classic with New Ideas and Materials
Evergreen wreaths as a symbol of the coming holiday are classic. Tie a red ribbon on it and it’s even better. But the Christmas wreath could be much more flexible, made from many materials. This guide will show you how to create five different, new Christmas wreaths that don’t even ...
Read More »How to Make Natural Christmas Wreaths: Make Seasonal Table or Door Decorations Using Leaves and Seed Pods
Unique and beautiful wreaths for the front door and for table decorations can be made by using bunches of herbs, evergreen leaves and needles, various seed pods, decorative twigs and other foliage such as Old Man’s Beard. Add some spices such as the lovely star shaped anise, the almost invisible ...
Read More »How to Make an Outdoor Christmas Wreath: Complete Instructions for this Festive Holiday Craft
When making an outdoor Christmas wreath, you will have a few basic choices to make. You can choose to make a live wreath from real vines and greenery or you can choose a realistic plastic type. Most people believe the real wreath to be more festive and traditional. Making an ...
Read More »How to make a Dog Biscuit Christmas Wreath for the Holidays
This easy to make Christmas dog biscuit wreath will be enjoyed by dogs and people alike. Hang as a decoration then share with the dog after the holidays. All the biscuits are secured with ribbon so they remain perfectly safe to eat. Items Needed to Make the Wreath Most of ...
Read More »How to Make a Christmas Wreath: Create a Real Holly Wreath
Make a beautiful Christmas holly wreath from stiff wire and natural materials, or oasis ring, some twine, and natural evergreen stems gathered on a relaxing country walk. This Christmas crafting activity is a wonderful way to save money at Christmas, while recapturing some of the real magic of the season. ...
Read More »Eco-Friendly Christmas Wreaths – Creative Holiday Decorating
Christmas wreaths don’t necessarily have to be the traditional evergreen variety you’re used to seeing on doors everywhere this time of year – but they can still be ‘green’! Get a bit more creative and make your own holiday inspired wreaths out of repurposed household items! Bath Scrunchy Wreath It ...
Read More »Christmas Wreaths – How To Make your Own
Even if it is the only outdoor Christmas decoration you have, a wreath on your front door always sets a warm and welcoming tone to your family and guests. You can make your own wreath or decoration with fresh or artificial items. Fresh wreaths and front door decorations If you ...
Read More »Christmas Wreath Pins: An Easy Holiday Craft Kids Can Make and Give as Gifts
The items needed for this project can be obtained from your local craft shops. No experience in craft making is necessary to have a great final product. What you’ll need: Stringing elastic cords (1mm width) Green, red and gold craft Tri-Beads – (jewel not matte colors) 1/8 inch (3mm) width ...
Read More »Christmas in the Country: Wreaths from “The First Lady of Herbs”
Christmas and the country just naturally go together. Whether it’s snowy vistas, icicle-laden evergreens, or the homey rustic cabin – these are the iconic images of Christmas. Yet, for many, the reality of Christmas entails giant department stores, brightly lit streetscapes, and crowded malls. To bring the naturalness of Christmas ...
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