New Year is a sincere, special holiday, giving joy and excellent mood a few days before the celebration itself. It is noted that on New Year's Eve, people become a little kinder to others, the atmosphere is saturated with the spirit of the rapidly approaching holidays, filling everyone around with positive emotions and a sense of expectation of a miracle and something new.
Recently, an interesting western tradition of decorating the door with a New Year or Christmas wreath has become more and more popular in our latitudes. This custom is not only beautiful, but also beneficial to the neighbors. After all, it is impossible to restrain a smile when passing by the door, which with its whole appearance shows that behind it is a family that has successfully prepared for the New Year.
So far, it is difficult to find colorful door wreaths on sale here, because the tradition of decorating a home in this way has not yet spread properly. Now, for a second, imagine how great it would be to do DIY new year wreath 2019! One can be hung on your front door (or you can decorate the interior door to the hall with a wreath, for example), and the rest can be presented to family, friends and loved ones.
Master class: New Year's wreath made of spruce or thuja branches
To make a wonderful wreath for the New Year and Christmas holidays, you will need:
- frame-base for a wreath (can be made of wire, cardboard, rolled newspaper, etc.);
- glue (glue gun) or rope (wire);
- spruce branches or thuja branches (cones, tinsel, berries, dried oranges, Christmas balls, etc.);
- secateurs or scissors;
- paint or artificial snow (optional);
- satin ribbons in red or gold;
- various decorations (bells, stars, etc.).
Step 1. Cut out the base for the wreath from cardboard (a kind of bagel, which is better to wrap with paper, as in the photo) or make a circle from thick wire as shown in the photo.
Step 2. Spruce branches should be cut with pruning shears or scissors into separate small green branches.
Step 3. Now, having connected the green thuja branches together in small bunches with a rope or wire, screw or wind these bunches to the frame. Branched small branches of the Christmas tree can be scrolled one at a time.
Step 4. It remains only to decorate the New Year's wreath to your liking and the stylish decor can be hung on the door.
Ideas for fantasy ...
It doesn't matter what the New Year's wreath is made of, the most important thing is that it brings joy and gives only positive emotions. And you can make this wonderful decoration for your home out of everything that the creator of the beautiful, that is, you, falls on.
Just grab a lot of clothespins, paint them in any color and get to work. A wire hanger can make a nice frame for a wreath. You can also take beads of a suitable size and string them on an unwound hanger, alternating with clothespins. Don't forget to decorate with our ribbons. It is good to attach a soft toy in the form of a snowman, Santa Claus or a deer to the finished wreath.
Take a good look at the empty cardboard egg tray. Having included imagination and fantasy, one cannot fail to notice that its cells are similar in shape to flower buds that are just about to bloom completely.
From the tray, you need to very carefully cut out the cells and, using scissors, give them the shape of buds. It is remarkable that the cellulose, which is part of the egg tray, is well stained with any kind of paints. This allows us to boldly experiment with different colors, creating truly fabulous wreaths.
It's very funny, but even socks can create a wonderful composition. You can string the socks cut at the toes onto the base for the wreath, or twist each sock in the form of roses and glue them to the wreath.
All you need is cardboard, glue and, of course, many buttons of your chosen color. Just glue the buttons, alternating small and large, to the cardboard "donut" and a very elegant decor element is ready! Also, large buttons can be strung on a rope and the ends can be tied with a satin ribbon.
This stylish wreath is made in the same way as a Christmas wreath made from clothespins. For greater structural strength, it is better to use two circles of wire. It is necessary to make holes in wine corks and string them on a wire, interspersing them with large beads.
Don't let waste paper waste space in your home. Make a wonderful "newspaper" decor - Christmas tree toys, garlands, angels, decoupage-style candle decor, etc. And also excellent New Year's wreaths are obtained from newspapers.
With the help of paper, magnificent air wreaths can work out. Go through old photos, colorful magazine clippings, snowflakes, fancy envelopes. Surely there is something interesting for creating a Christmas wreath. Just do not rush to immediately glue the found "treasures" to the base. Apply, rearrange, arrange, and only then proceed with the final fastening.
A great idea is a Christmas wreath with round cardboard boxes for small gifts. You can build a kind of calendar based on a Christmas wreath. Of course, it is better not to hang such "wealth" on the outside of the front door.
Did you know that the very first wreaths were made from just such natural materials? Such a composition looks just magical, and practically does not require any costs.
If there is a desire to surprise, then macaroni painted with gold or silver paint on a Christmas wreath is the best solution! Just find a fancy shaped pasta, color and arrange it on a wreath.
Dried orange and lemon wedges easily stick to foam or cardboard. If you want to make an apple wreath, then you need to use a very strong wire frame. Rowan or viburnum branches can be easily screwed to the base with a wire or stuck in polystyrene, "foam" or plasticine.
Christmas wreath of Christmas balls
A wreath of bright and shiny balls for the Christmas tree looks really festive. The balls can be strung on a wire or glued with hot glue to the base of the wreath.
Christmas wreath of sweets
The only disadvantage of such a wreath is that they tend to "melt" very quickly, especially if there are small sweet teeth in the house. Soft candies can be pinned to the frame with toothpicks, and candies can be glued to each other, moistening the candy with water on one side.
One has only to tie a lot of balloons around the frame - and that's it! The creative Christmas wreath is ready.
Not sure where to put your old boring ties? Problem solved! Just wrap them around a wire or other frame and you can hang an extraordinary decorative element on the door.
If you decide to make a wreath of cones, you can even do without a frame. Such a wreath made of natural material looks festive and really New Year's.
This option is ideal for those who want to get beautiful decor at the lowest cost. You just need to wrap the frame with tinsel (preferably green) and add small decorations.
New Year beaded wreath
This delicate work will take quite a lot of effort and time, but the result will look impressive.
There is a place for fantasies to roam: you can cut out many snowflakes and muzzles of Christmas deer from felt and collect them all into one wreath; you can wrap a round frame with thick threads and decorate with ribbons, bows and ribbons; many flowers can be made from fabric and glued to the base of the wreath.
This is the perfect wreath for a programmer. This version of the Christmas wreath once again proves that, in the process of making such a decor, almost any material can be used!
You can, of course, buy Christmas decorations in the store. But to create a festive mood, it's a good idea to make at least one Christmas decoration with your own hands.
For example, a fabulous Christmas wreath. These wreaths can be used to decorate all the doors in the apartment, and even the entrance ones. Then the festive mood will begin right on the doorstep.
I present to your attention two options for master classes on making a classic Christmas wreath (photo from the Internet)
For him, branches of juniper, rhododendron, pine and thuja were needed. Of course, it can be replaced with any other coniferous legs (from spruce, cypress, fir, flexible twigs or artificial spruce branches). Instead of coniferous spruce branches, you can use twigs of evergreen plants: laurel, holly (holly), ivy.
The main thing is that there are enough of them to make such beauty:
In order to make such a wreath you will need:
Secateurs
Gloves
Wire
Coniferous branches
Threads, fishing line
Possibly liquid nails that you can buy at a hardware store
Decorations for decorating a wreath
Make the wire base of the wreath as shown above. The base for the Christmas wreath will be a strong and thick wire. Its length depends on the desired diameter of the wreath. Use thin wire to attach branches and decorations to it. In flower shops, green wire should be sold - it will not be so noticeable against the background of plants.
First, take a thick wire and make a frame out of it in the shape of a circle (if the wire is not thick enough, you can make more than one turn).
!!! To retain moisture, so that the wreath lasts as long as possible, it is better to wrap the wire frame with thin strips of foam rubber, securing the ends of the strips with fishing line or thin wire.
Cut the coniferous branches so that they are no more than 25 cm in length,
tie them in small bunches and start weaving them in a circle in one direction.
To prevent the branches from falling out, immediately fasten them with a thin wire or with a green thread (if foam rubber is used for moistening, then it is necessary that the ends of the bundles be hidden in foam rubber).
Then attach the remaining bundles along the entire length of the wreath (overlap so that the lush part of each branch covers the wood of the previous one and the place of attachment to the frame). Make sure that the wire frame and connecting wire are not visible. If there are gaps or irregularities in the finished wreath, mask them with small twigs that are woven into the gaps using a thin wire: take a few branches, wrap their ends with wire tighter, secure the wire, bend the free end down and stick the bunch into the wreath to cover places not closed by needles.
If you want to make a more lush wreath, weave the second layer in the opposite direction. The number of layers depends on the desired splendor of the wreath.
When the wreath is voluminous enough or lush, start it decorate.
How to decorate a Christmas wreath?
We decorate a wreath using your imagination. There is a wide choice. A Christmas wreath looks beautiful, made in one color scheme - red, green, blue, white, gold or silver. The traditional Christmas combination is red or green, blue and silver are in great harmony with each other. Also, the traditional decoration of the Christmas wreath is bows and ribbons. A red ribbon or bow is considered a classic, but you can use ribbons and bows in other colors from different fabrics.
Usually the decoration starts with a ribbon. A wreath is braided over it, artistically laying folds and fixing, for example, with liquid nails (or wrap the wreath with transparent fishing line or nylon threads along its entire length to secure the structure): we glue the edge of the tape on the back of the wreath and wait for it to solidify.
After that, we wrap the tape obliquely between the spruce branches. When wrapping the ribbon around the wreath, be careful not to pinch the branches - the ribbon should be loose, but not loose. In any place of the wreath, you can make a large and lush bow, which in itself will be the center of the composition.
If you don't like tape, take an electric garland. Included, it will look very impressive! ...
Then you can decorate the wreath with one decorative element (for example, a flower arrangement) or arrange the decorations evenly over the entire surface of the wreath, securing them with wire (liquid nails)
You can decorate the wreath with small Christmas tree decorations, live or artificial berries, flowers and cones. Cones painted with gold or silver paint look beautiful.
A Christmas wreath decorated with branches with rowan or viburnum berries, rose hips or dried branches of other berries looks great. If there are no branches with berries, use red beads, attaching them to the branches with a wire.
Edible wreath decorations are very popular - sweets, cookies, fruits, vegetables, nuts. Try walnuts, chestnuts, paprika pods, heads of garlic, or small onions as decoration for your wreath.
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Or fruits: dried oranges sliced in circles, twisted orange peels, lemons, cinnamon sticks or small fresh apples, tangerines;
You can also use cones, candies, nuts wrapped in foil or painted with silver paint to decorate a Christmas wreath.
How to make "snow"
To make your Christmas decoration even more attractive, spruce branches can be decorated with "snow".
To do this, dip these twigs in a hot saturated salt solution for 5-6 hours, then carefully remove and dry. Everything, snow, or frost on your Christmas wreath is ready!
Or you can selectively paint the needles with ordinary nail polish with silver and golden sparkles.
Well, of course, you can use artificial snow (aerosol from the store)
To keep the wreath fresh for a long time, not to fade, periodically moisten the foam rubber from a spray bottle with water.
The finished Christmas wreath can be hung on the front door, on the wall, or on the table. If the wreath is horizontal, you can decorate it with candles. To strengthen the candles on the wreath, stick two heated wires perpendicularly into their bases. Insert the candles into the wreath and twist the wire from the bottom. Place them at equal distances from each other, forming a square. Cones will look great next to the candles. The candles should be tall enough so that the wreath does not catch on fire. And the final touch is artificial snow or sparkles.
Very beautiful and festive!
So, as you can see, making a Christmas decoration with your own hands is not at all difficult. Be sure to try and delight yourself and your loved ones for the New Year!
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however, I found a very detailed master class on the net ..
1. The first thing we do is take the base, which we need to make three-dimensional. Cut out a stencil - a ring from cardboard. To make our wreath look harmonious, let's recall the rule of the golden ratio - to calculate the outer diameter of a cardboard ring, you need to multiply the size of the inner diameter by 1.6.
We take twine or wire (floristic) and scissors. We create a frame from a stencil and paper. Squeeze the paper tightly. We cut off the excess. With the second layer of twine, we level and compact the frame even more. You should try to pull the paper in one direction. We level out the shortcomings with our hands. We get a semblance of a donut.
3. The next step can be done in several ways. With special staples, a hot gun with glue or twine (dense, green). We need 2 good branches of nobles (spruce variety). This variety is good because a wreath from such a spruce will stand until spring without crumbling.
4. So, we take spruce branches and begin to work with a pruner. Put the cut off branch on the inner surface of the frame, fix it with staples, twine or glue.
We must make sure that the spruce is well fixed. The thickness must be placed in different places so that it is natural. Cover all visible gaps to create a sense of integrity and uniformity. If there are holes in the wreath, the flaws can be glued directly to the gun.
5. The next step is decorating. We chose the red and white color scheme. White always goes well with red. In the design of our Christmas wreath, we will use: filler for gifts (to simulate ilyx twigs), Christmas balls, snowflakes from a Christmas tree garland, nuts, cones and Christmas ribbons.
First, we take ordinary Christmas balls and break off all that is superfluous. We place them on the wreath primarily as the largest elements of the composition. Further from the garland, we separate the details we like - stars or snowflakes - and attach them.
6. With our own hands we will make ilyx twigs using a filler for gifts and thin sticks. We coat the stick with glue and lower it into the filler, carefully adjust it, if necessary. We attach the finished branches of ilix to the wreath.
7. Walnuts and hazelnuts are painted with white matte water-based paint. Use a coarse brush, without painting over some areas on purpose, to achieve the effect of the dropped frost. The paint dries very quickly and practically does not smell. It is better to paint the hazelnut twice.
The next thing we will take is the rose hip. As well as from hazelnuts, it is better to make bunches of it. We are waiting for the glue to dry and start decorating. We try to fasten it naturally, so that the impression is created that the berries grow from spruce branches. For such decoration, everything is suitable for us: ordinary pine cones or alder, everything that grows in the forest - birch catkins, cones, pieces of bark, seed pods.
8. The final stage remains. We take a beautiful New Year's ribbon and finish decorating our wreath. The ribbon can also be made by hand. The final touch is to choose a whitewashed candle, the whiter the better. Place the candle in the middle of the wreath and decorate the Christmas table.
New Year, the most magical, fabulous holiday, always bright, cheerful, expected. The birth of the new year is closely related to the holiday of Christmas, a sacrament to which various rituals and symbols are dedicated.
One of them is a kind of calendar wreath that counts down the days until the solemn date. The wooden wheel, decorated with spruce paws, ribbons and candles, was positioned so that it could be seen from afar. A beautiful tradition has taken root all over the world, has acquired a more secular character, the wreath has also become a New Year's symbol.
Traditionally, a Christmas decoration is made in the form of a ring of needles with 4 candles - a symbol of eternal life, the Earth with its four parts of the world.
On New Year's Eve, any decoration can be chosen in the store, without really thinking about the meaning and meaning. But in anticipation of a miracle, it is advisable to create this winter symbol that attracts happiness with your own hands, especially since you do not need to look for what to make a wreath from - the material around is apparently invisible, you just have to turn on your fantasy.
Needles and cones - December sketch
Neat branches of spruce, pine, fir, gleaming with dark green, intertwined with a red or white satin ribbon with cones whimsically scattered in a circle, interspersed with Christmas balls, tinsel.
Cones of different sizes look great, slightly sprinkled with sparkles, surrounded by bright rowan berries. Rowan, according to the Druids, is full of worries about the future - nowadays it is fashionable to include representatives of different cultures in the composition, suitable for the subject.
In the tradition of decorating New Year's, Christmas symbols and bows. Priority - red, white, gold, in two rings and forked tails. And of course, an angel - where would you be without him on such a magical holiday! Cute angels can be present everywhere, for them there are no boundaries and prohibitions.
Sweets and sweets - children's joy
Babies are not the only ones who love sweets! Chocolate balls in shiny foil go well with Scandinavian caramel sticks and real mirror balls. Long striped caramels form a thoughtful mess, creating a mood, and a strict bow, as it were, puts their cheerful interweaving in order.
New Year's fruits - tangerine oranges
The bright color of citrus fruits, their spring joy and aluminum foil figurines will remind you of a wonderful winter holiday even in summer. Orange discs, conveniently located on a coniferous pillow, are a recognizable New Year's wreath.
Original ideas - there is no limit to festive imagination
It is not difficult to create a New Year's wreath, such as no one else has. With a little skill and a great desire, guided by our master class, the windows of your cafe will be decorated with a composition of wine corks or plastic cups.
Openwork wreaths-snowflakes, skillfully made from napkins, will be invited to the children's party.
The austere masculine character is evident in the work of carpentry, which attracts with its clear lines and lively lines of wood.
How is it done or a small master class
Almost any wreath can be made with your own hands from improvised means. It is good to cut the base out of cardboard, plywood or dense foam - it is important that the parts are attached to the base material with glue, small nails or pins.
We offer schematic instructions for making original jewelry, step-by-step photos to help. The first two steps, as you can see in the photo, are the same for any decor option.
Preparatory stage
- The foundation. The size of the future product depends on where it will be located - on the front door from the outside, on a window, in a showcase, on a table or on a living room wall. Using a compass or ordinary plates, draw 2 concentric circles at a distance of about 10 cm from each other. Cut out the ring.
- On the reverse side, attach a loop of twine or thin wire to fasten it to the door, window.
Warmth of textiles
Wrap the prepared base around the ring with a satin or velvet ribbon, braid, rope or thread - the wreath is ready! Examples are in the photo. It remains to add Christmas touches - an impromptu candle, fir paws, bows and other decorations.
Gloves of multi-colored wool, knitting fragments, demonstratively pinned to the ring with knitting needles, look wonderful. A kind of symbol of the hearth.
Gifts from the squirrel
Nuts are a wonderful material for making New Year's decorations. Use a glue gun to attach them to the circle.
Colored burlap
- Fine, textured pliable material - burlap, cut into squares with a side of 15 - 20 cm.
- Fold each square in half with a triangle, then pull the long ends to the central corner (connect the sharp corners with the straight ones). It turns out a square with a depression.
- With small studs or pins, we attach the free edge of the square to the base, braided with straw or twine, overlap the next, gradually filling the surface of the ring.
An unusual wreath with soft corners can be decorated with bows, small cones, sweets or Christmas balls, leaves cut from the same burlap, spruce twigs, placing them in any order.
New Year's wreath from the carpentry workshop
Having prepared identical wooden rectangles, fix them on the base in an arbitrary or strict geometric order. Additional decor - pine legs, bows, berries. An example is in the photo.
Snow wreath made of paper napkins
- Preparing the filling. Fold round napkins in four, we get triangles with a rounded lace edge.
- We attach each triangle with a pin to the foam template, as shown in the photo, then, as close as possible to the first second, third, and so on, until the entire surface of the base ring is hidden under an impromptu snow layer.
- Decorate the snow circle with a bright red bow, one or four (imitating 4 candles).
Unusual material
The original material is a chimney. It is enough to bend a shiny, neat exhaust pipe that is the same along its entire length with a ring, and mask the junction with a beautiful ribbon, New Year's "rain".
Christmas decorations
As a base, you can use a wire ram - a clothes hanger. Leave the hook intact to secure the masterpiece. Bend the rest of the wire and bend it again, now in the form of a ring, and then hook the very tip onto our hook.
It remains to string Christmas balls in any order, of any size and color. Here, who is what is great! But the wreath turns out to be bright, original.
Alternatively, you can come up with cute products from tinsel, satin ribbons, even from ordinary pasta!
A New Year's wreath attached to the outside of the front door invites you to visit, lying on the table speaks of the hospitality of the owners, welcoming passers-by from the window or shop window pleases the eye and cheers up.
Home decoration for New Year and Christmas is a pleasant and joyful tradition. And one of the signs of the upcoming holidays is the Christmas wreath. Its history is quite long - I think we will return to this interesting topic later. And today, since there is not much time left before the New Year's celebrations, I propose to talk about the practical side of the issue: how to make a Christmas wreath with your own hands.
Christmas wreath - a traditional element of festive decor
Moreover, it is not at all difficult, and what is at hand can serve as a material. And if it is difficult to dwell on one idea, let's make several different decorations - for the house, for a summer residence, as a gift to friends ...
One of the simplest options: needles and balls, silver and gold - nothing else, but it looks great. To prevent the composition from looking monotonous, it is better to take different balls - matte and shiny, small and larger. They can be purchased immediately as a set, or you can rummage through home supplies and assemble a stylish decoration from scattered Christmas tree decorations.
Here, perhaps, it is worth making a small digression. Because ideas are ideas, but as soon as we make an attempt to implement any of them, the question immediately arises: how can all this be fastened together? A foundation will be required, on which then, in accordance with the creative idea, we will collect the wreath. Therefore, I propose to watch a master class in which it is described and shown in detail, from what and how you can make a blank for future decoration... As many as 3 ways - there are plenty to choose from:
There are other options for bases - made of cardboard, foam, straw. About them - a little further, but for now let's get back to the ideas ...
Color creates mood. Silver, blue - "Cold" paints are the best match for the winter mood... So why not use them in your Christmas decor? For such a wreath, sprigs of blue spruce are suitable, or better - artificial needles of suitable shades. You can complement the design by sprinkling the needles with "snow" from a spray can.
The decor in cold tones perfectly matches the winter mood
If there are no suitable coniferous branches, you can replace them with silver tinsel. Or use natural materials, covering them with suitable paint and glitter and adding Christmas decorations - as in the following video:
Do you want something more "warm", sunny? Let's mix the paints! Elegant mix of green and silver twigs, decorated with pine cones and "golden" toys looks noble and elegant. True, it will be somewhat more difficult to embody this idea, for all its external simplicity. Here it is important that the golden decor does not compete with the original texture of the two-tone coniferous base, and the composition as a whole does not turn out to be too variegated and chaotic. The search for harmonious combinations is a task for a true artist.
A subtle mix of green and silver twigs, complemented by warm golden details
In general, a very good idea - combination of different textures and shades of greenery... Take a look at how fresh and interesting the leaves look against the background of the needles, and the golden twigs of thuja among the silvery-green spruce needles enliven the composition. But of course it would be unfinished without the bright red berry accent.
Bright and elegant Christmas wreath with poinsettia
By the way, you can even build a whole Christmas tree from this plant -!
Christmas the wreath does not have to be coniferous... Using flexible branches of trees and shrubs (most often willows), straw, shoots of evergreens and similar materials, it is easy to create an original decoration for your home or garden. And "gold" or "silver" paint, applied to the woven base and individual decorative elements, completely transforms the original material.
Even a completely inexperienced craftswoman can make a beautiful Christmas wreath from natural materials, which you can easily find in the country. And it will take a little time (which is also important in the pre-holiday bustle and hassle, you must agree). You will find an interesting version of such a wreath with detailed instructions for making it in the publication.
Looks unusual a wreath of fir cones... If you wish, you can add berries, an elegant bow or other decorative elements to the composition. Some of the cones can be painted using paints in aerosol cans, or artificial "snow" can be added, but in a natural, natural version, the wreath turns out to be quite interesting. True, a lot of cones will be required, but if there is a forest near your summer cottage, there will be no problems with the material for the craft.
If this idea fascinates you, see also: Blotches bright scarlet berries(for example, in our conditions - mountain ash or viburnum, wild rose or hawthorn) revive the restrained composition of "natural" shades. But keep in mind: if you plan to hang such a wreath on the front door of your house or decorate the gate with it, make it an element of garden decor, feathered guests can significantly change your initial idea.
Splashes of scarlet berries enliven the restrained composition of natural shades
But in this bright wreath berries are the main element... Traditionally used for Christmas decor, but we have a difficult time with it. Juicy viburnum at home will quickly lose its attractiveness, and birds have already pecked mountain ash in many gardens, so to implement such an idea, you will have to do with imitation of berry bunches, which you can make from red beads of different sizes.
And in this bright wreath, berries are the main element
In the end, you can remove all the "superfluous" and leave only branches with berries (or their imitation)... Look at how original such a wreath looks - a little "disheveled", asymmetrical, but surprisingly attractive:
An original wreath of twigs with berries - a little disheveled, but attractive
Christmas balls are usually seen as an addition to the decor - but you can look at them differently! How do you like the idea a Christmas wreath made from just balls? Matte and shiny, of different sizes, different shades of red (and if you want, then blue or green, gold or silver) - together they make up an unusual, but very elegant decoration.
If a plain wreath seems boring to you, make it variegated, multi-colored... An idea like this would work fine. Only in this case, choose shatterproof balls so that the baby does not get hurt, even if the festive wreath accidentally falls (parents know: such "accidents" are common when there is a nimble toddler in the house).
How to make a practical and safe option - wreath with sisal balls, shown in detail and described in the following master class:
As a matter of fact, a Christmas wreath can be made from almost anything... Any natural materials, scattered beads and all kinds of jewelry, tinsel and Christmas tree decorations - all this and much more can be easily turned into an unusual decoration, you just have to show your imagination.
If there were no natural materials at hand, but it is frosty outside the window, and all the paths are covered with snow, try to make festive wreaths of Christmas tree tinsel, Christmas balls and satin ribbons... As a basis, cardboard (from a regular box, for example) or polystyrene is suitable. After watching the detailed master class presented in the next video, even a schoolboy will cope with the task.
And here idea for craftswomen-needlewomen: Take scraps of bright fabrics or skeins of yarn, big pretty buttons, elegant braid, ribbons - these are all excellent materials for creativity. How to arrange them, how to make a Christmas decoration - let your imagination tell you. For example, it might look like this:
Handicraft lovers can make Christmas wreaths from yarn, buttons and shreds
Fans minimalism they will surely appreciate this idea - this wreath is simple, laconic, but at the same time it looks elegant and touching. All the "salt" is in a fancy interweaving of twigs, which is spectacular in itself, without any additions. But again, if you wish, you can develop an idea: for example, "ennoble" the material with the help of paint ...
By the way, if you like minimalism, do not pass by the article.
An excellent festive option is a wreath, which is woven into electric garland... It will be especially effective if used in outdoor decor: hang on the front door, wall of a house, gate, decorate a winter gazebo in the garden, and so on.
The wreath in which the electric garland is woven looks great
Reflecting in shiny balls and tinsel, the lights of the garland create an extraordinary, fabulous mood. Just do not forget: you need to place this decoration there, where it is possible to safely connect the garland to the electrical network... And it is better to think in advance about how to hide the cord going to the outlet, so as not to destroy the New Year's magic with such "household trifles."
Flickering lights of the garland create a New Year mood
And one more thing to consider: not every electric garland is suitable for outdoor use. This is a safety issue, so do not neglect these nuances.
Finally, you can weave cinnamon sticks, anise stars, small tangerines and others into the needles fragrant fruits, spices or even flowers- you will get not only a beautiful, but also a fragrant Christmas decoration. Smells can be easily enhanced by using the right essential oils. Just do not overdo it so that some of the guests do not have a headache from the fragrance.
You can make the decoration not only beautiful, but also fragrant.
You are probably already convinced: the number of ideas is infinite, and a beautiful New Year's wreath can be made with your own hands from any available material... Here's another example:.
If the creative process has already captivated you, and you want to make as many different decorations as possible - for your home and as gifts for friends - watch the following video and be inspired by vivid examples:
And if you like the idea as a whole, but the shape is confusing - interesting you will find an alternative to wreaths in the publications:
How to use a Christmas wreath in your holiday decor
Well, now that the Christmas wreath is ready (and maybe not even one!), You need to find a suitable place for it. The traditional option is hang jewelry on or above the front door... You can supplement it with small Christmas trees on both sides of the porch, garlands of coniferous branches or compositions similar in style and design to a wreathThe traditional option is to hang a wreath on or above the front door.
If this is too simple and usual for you, place a wreath decorated with colorful lights, on the pediment under the roof itself... By this "identification mark" guests can easily find your hospitable home on New Year's Eve.
You can and on a fence or barn wall hanging an uncomplicated bright decoration is a simple and affordable way for you to create a festive mood for yourself and your neighbors. And feathered guests can be pleased if you use a suitable treat when creating a wreath: cones with seeds, berries, rose hips, and so on.
In the house, the wreath will be successful addition to other Christmas decorations- snowflakes, garlands or Christmas stockings hanging in anticipation of gifts from Santa Claus.
By the way, pay attention to how in this case they are inscribed in the interior, made part of the decor ordinary skis... Someone modestly hides them in the attic or in the closet - or, it turns out, you can make them part of the festive decoration of the summer cottage! You look, and on a ski trip on New Year's holidays, you are more likely to think about it.
Even ordinary skis can become part of the New Year's interior of the summer cottage.
A wreath can serve beautiful candlestick... Just do not forget about fire safety: the candles must be securely fastened so that they do not fall in any case, and the decor elements must be placed away from the fire. And of course, you shouldn't wait for the candles to burn out completely - the risk is too great that the resinous twigs will flare up from the approaching flame.
A Christmas wreath can be a beautiful candlestick
By the way, it is with this, they say, that the the story of the christmas wreath, invented by the Lutheran Johann Hinrich Wichern. His wreath was decorated with candles (24 small red candles and 4 large white ones) and helped Vihern's pupils count the days until Christmas: one red candle was lit each day of Advent (pre-Christmas period), adding one white one on Sunday. Over time, only 4 large candles remained from the original version, (in the Catholic tradition - not white, but colored: 1 pink and 3 purple), one for every Sunday of Advent. Well, this beautiful tradition came to us and remained just an element of the festive decoration of the house.
And the wreath can also become an unusual gift and even declaration of love... Why not? New Year and Christmas is a great time for romance and happiness. And if there are not enough words to express your feelings, try to express them in a festive decor.
In fairness, it should be added that the idea of decorating a house with a Christmas wreath is not to everyone's taste. Still, this tradition is not ours, but borrowed, and from someone it does not evoke the most positive associations. But is this really a problem? After all, there are so many ideas for creativity! Take a look at our New Year's review - for sure there is something that you like:.
Do you hang a Christmas wreath to decorate your home for the holiday?
