Grapevine wreaths offer some of the best bases for wreaths. Since grapevines naturally twist, and turn it is simply a matter of twisting the vines into themselves. You can secure the vines with craft wire. Once you have your wreath base constructed, you can use traditional or nontraditional decorating ideas.
You can hot glue almost anything to a grapevine wreath. Consider using Christmas balls, dried flowers or holiday sprays. Craft stores offer a wide range of colors in holiday florals so you can decorate your wreath to match your decor.
If you are traditional but tired of the same old wreath, why not wire a small stable to the center of your wreath with the Nativity characters wired down the sides? You can even hang an angel over the stable. Include all the animals and the three wise men journeying toward the stable.
Another traditional idea is to attach a Santa in the center and have reindeer traveling around the wreath getting ready for flight.
If you go for something more nontraditional you can add just about anything.
- If you know someone who really loves gardening, make them a wreath by attaching garden tools and seed packets. You can even include miniature pots or garden gloves.
- For a fisherman decorate the wreath with bobbers and lures.
- For the golfer in your life, use tees and golf balls to create a design around the wreath.
- For an artist you can decorate your wreath with paint brushes, tubes of paint and even add a palette.
- Decorate a wreath for each child's bedroom door based on what they are excited about. It can be Batman or Barbie. You can include cars or dolls.
- Make a wreath for the boss and take each employee's photo to decorate the wreath.
While most of us use wreaths on the door or wall, consider using small wreaths tied with a ribboned bow to the back of each of your dining room chairs. There is no law that says that wreaths have to be used on a door.
Make a dozen small wreaths and use them as tree decorations. You can even personalize each one for family members. Decorate one for each guest at your Christmas party and give them all a wreath off of the tree as a keepsake of the party.
How about replacing the tired garland you wind on the banister each year with grape vines instead for a different look? You can still add lights and any embellishments you choose.
Grapevines can be used as a base for your table centerpiece the same way. Simply shape the base into the size and shape you desire. Wire it in place and embellish to match all of you holiday decor.
