A traditional Christmas wreath
The traditional Christmas wreath is made using flexible branches taken from a tree. We frequently add pine cones and use mistletoe, a lucky plant, or holly, a symbol of longevity. It is common to add very red apples, ancestors of our Christmas balls, as well as spices or orange.
Traditional and sober at the same time, this Christmas wreath gives pride of place to pine cones, cinnamon and star anise. We like the use of nuts, which brings an additional touch of variety to the composition, which remains very sober.
What if this year, we dust off the tradition a little? Slip a succulent among the classic decorations: this will be enough to deliciously twist your creation!
A Christmas wreath… without a tree?
If the Christmas tree is essential, it is because it is one of the trees that retain their foliage. But he is not the only one ! If you want to think outside the box, you can – as you wish – help yourself in the garden, or take a trip to your florist!
Easy to find – and flexible enough to be easily worked – boxwood is a great alternative to the fir tree for making a Christmas wreath.
With its foliage on a delicately silver back, the olive tree is sufficient on its own to make a pretty Christmas garland.
The ivy Christmas wreath is both very natural and particularly easy to make by beginners in DIY. You just have to choose long stems and wind them on the structure of your garland. Add a pretty ribbon, and you’re done!
Cedar is increasingly replacing the tree to make pretty Christmas wreaths. Not only does it allow you to embark on a DIY project without poking yourself, but in addition, the rendering is amazing! The proof with this very pretty wreath in a birdhouse style, to copy urgently!
End-of-year celebrations or not, are you fond of the minimalist spirit? Fall for the eucalyptus Christmas wreath. The good idea? Make several models that you will hang using a pretty string, like mobiles: a very effective trick to enhance the delicacy of your creations.
Fancy a 100% homemade wreath, but you definitely don’t have any greenery close at hand? Never mind: opt for the Christmas wreath made exclusively from dried branches! A glue gun, some shimmering decorations, and here is a creation that will have a maximum effect!
The classic alternative is the Christmas wreath made from pine cones. To create a nice contrast, we garnish it with shimmering decorations. Gold is a safe bet, but you can of course replace it with a color that matches your decor!
The trend of the moment? The cotton flower as a Christmas decoration. All in delicacy, it irresistibly evokes snow. And it is ideal for making a Christmas wreath yourself!
An upcycled Christmas wreath
As a DIY enthusiast, do you have the habit of upcycling the materials that come your way? Awesome: you will be able to make a truly original Christmas wreath!
Socks, hoods, decorations… have you made pretty Christmas decorations out of felt, and you still have scraps? Use them to make your crown!
If you still haven’t figured out what to do with those corks you accumulate in the hope of recycling them, you’ve just found out: turn them into a Christmas wreath!
Is your style shabby chic? The frame of a small window, ribbons, a little imagination, and let’s go to make a truly unique Christmas wreath!
A chewable Christmas wreath
If you like spending time in the kitchen, good news: you will likely find something to make an original Christmas wreath in your closet!
Cut out a cardboard structure, garnish it with pastes (preferably fixed with a glue gun), and grab a spray of golden paint to paint everything. Once your wreath is dry, all you have to do is add the final touch: knots, pine cones …
There is a North American tradition of threading popcorn on a thread using a needle to make a Christmas garland. Here is an idea to steal to make an original crown. Make a very long garland, wrap it around the structure of your garland, and here is a decoration to watch out for: your guests might be tempted to eat it!
For a gourmet Christmas, dare the wreath literally to bite into. Take a cookie cutter to make your little guys, and arrange the cookies in a round before baking them. Once out of the oven, add pretty ribbons… But let’s be honest: if this wreath is original, it is highly unlikely that it will last all the holidays! Never mind: it will always make a tasty snack.