There are three holiday decorations essential to the embodiment of the Christmas spirit - the tree, the garland, and the doorway wreath. This DIY is my take on a classic Christmas wreath - nothing over the top, too colorful, or too glittery. Just simple, clean, fluid, & soft - with a tiny extra something. I wanted it to say: A cozy, loving home is here :) You will need the following materials:
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| Wreath: $5.00 (Hobby Lobby); Artificial Snow: $2.50 (Hobby Lobby); Ornament Balls: $1.00 (Dollar Tree), Ribbon: $4.00 (Michael's); Silver Bell Ornaments: $3.00 (Wal*Mart); Pine Cones: various sizes; Glue Gun; Ornament Wire |
First, coat your wreath with the snow. Follow the instructions listed on the bottle & take the appropriate precautions. I did mine one layer at a time, letting each layer dry for 1-2 hours. I did a total of 3 layers and let it completely dry for 24 hours. Layer to your desire. Mine turned out as shown:
Next, glue your pine cones to your wreath with your glue gun. Helpful tip: Arrange the pine cones FIRST and then glue them down :) Also, gluing the pine cones right-side up & upside-down help to give the piece texture & dimension.
Don't forget to leave a gap at the bottom of your wreath. This is where the ribbon & bow will be placed.
Using the ornament wire, secure your ornament balls and silver bell pieces to the wreath. I alternated between the satin & glitter finishes.
Close-up:
Take your ribbon & simply place it in-between the pine cone clusters.
Tie a ribbon and you are finished!
The neutral, creamy tones make this such a versatile piece. Hang it anywhere in your home...
...or outside :)
I honestly can't believe that there is only a week left till Christmas. If you're trying to hold on to the last leg of the holiday season for as long as possible, this DIY will do the trick - and it cost me no more than $15 bucks! Follow me on Instagram @jrosehomedecor and hashtag your recreations as #jrosehomedecor. See you in the New Year!
xx,
Jessica
xx,
Jessica
