Wreaths have long been a staple of holiday decorating. Whether they're used on doors, windows, fences, or elsewhere, they always add a bright touch of holiday cheer.
Wreaths are incredibly versatile, with literally thousands of options available. Some are easy to create and make terrific DIY craft projects, while others are more complicated and are best made by professionals.
When making or designing a wreath, think about different combinations of greenery, flowers, feathers, ornaments, and accents. When simple materials are used they can be inexpensive but when they get more complicated and make use of flowers and expensive foliage the price can get quite high.
Before deciding on a wreath, think about what shape best suits the area where it will be displayed. Round wreaths are still considered the traditional shape, but square wreaths have been gaining in popularity in recent years and have a slightly more modern look. Both are beautiful.
Here are a few ideas for different holiday wreaths:
Branches, Leaves, Fruits and Flower Wreaths
- Magnolia leaf wreaths are substantial on their own, but are even more impressive when embellished with citrus fruits. Clementines, lemons, orange kumquats – the colors of these fruits accent magnolia wreaths beautifully. The great thing about magnolia wreaths is that they look just as good when they've dried out as they do when they're fresh, so they'll last for a long time.
- Fragrant and beautiful, roses come in a variety of colors and styles and look great when tightly packed in wreaths. Mix red roses with fresh juniper and Lily Grass. Roses tend to be expensive, so if you don't want to break the bank, choose a wreath that has a few roses as accents. Mix them with hydrangeas, pinecones, and seasonal greenery. White roses are particularly stunning when combined with seasonal greens and pinecones. There really are no rules.
- Twig wreaths are rustic and charming. When covered with tiny crystal or clear acrylic balls/ornaments, they conjure up thoughts of ice and snow. Silver ornaments and ribbon add personality.
Feather Wreaths Make Great Holiday Decorations
- Feathers are fun and festive. Any color, any size, a feather wreath is a modern take on a traditional decoration. For a really glam version try using colorful peacock feathers.
- Feathers make a statement on their own, so it's best not to embellish them with too many extras. That said, they can benefit from some additions. For instance, a white feather wreath can look lovely when accented with some fake-snow covered Styrofoam balls and some simple crystal ornaments. If color is desired, choose one accent color, but try to show some restraint. Some ribbon in a nice color looks good, but don't overdo it. Too many colors or embellishments added to a feather wreath will look garish.
Easy DIY Wreaths
- Wreaths can be very easy to make. If you're looking for a simple DIY craft project, try making a pinecone or cranberry wreath.
- Nothing says Christmas like festive ornaments. An easy and glamorous holiday wreath comes from hot gluing inexpensive ornaments to a simple wreath form. Try different color combinations like silver, blue, and white; different shades of green; brown and gold; and orange and yellow. Remember to vary the sizes as well as the matte and shiny varieties. A great thing to do with this type of homemade Christmas wreath is to customize it to match the rest of your holiday décor. Tie a matching ribbon around to use as a hanger.
- Another simple craft wreath is to use varying sizes of Styrofoam balls. Spray paint them with fun colors, or spray them with fake snow for a wintry delight. To attach the balls to the wreath form use hot glue and toothpicks. The toothpicks will help keep the balls in place during the gluing process.
- Sometimes the most beautiful decorations are the ones that showcase what nature has to offer. For a simple craft, purchase a pine or cedar wreath and then embellish it with items from your own backyard. Or try it with a twig wreath. Pinecones, berries, other types of leaves and greenery – it doesn't matter what you choose. The key is to be creative and have fun with it.
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