Use floral wire to bind bunches of evergreen into sprigs. You can try plants such as conifer, boxwood, or other types of branch that will stay green when clipped. Once a bunch has been secured with the wire, attach it to a wreath base, twisting the wire around. You can use a simple wire frame for your wreath, or pin greenery to a foam ring. It’s important to remember that if you are hanging your wreath on a glass window or door, you’ll want to make sure it is attractive from both sides. A wreath can be made of anything twisted into a hoop shape. You can also try other shapes, such as squares, ovals or even  diamonds. 

Making it Special:

The way you design your wreath will depend on several things. What style are the rest of your Christmas decorations? Is your house old or new? Do you prefer modern or traditional? You can even tie in the colours of your wreath with the colour of your exterior paint, or with the trim on your tree inside. Take those things into account before you go shopping for wreath trimmings. Get creative. You can stick with ribbons, berries and bulbs, but you could also add miniature toys, silver spray, lights and slick ornaments. Are you a hairdresser? How about a pair of scissors? A book lover could add a vintage paper back cover, and a teacher might use an imitation apple as an accent with some pencils.

Filling it Out:

To create a wreath with depth and interest, consider the method of layering. The first layer is the wreath itself. The next layer might be the addition of pine cones. You could add ribbon, then bells and perhaps some imitation fuit berries. It’s easier to build up than take away. You can also choose between a focal point or an evenly spaced wreath. Like an old-fashioned hat, a wreath can be the same all the way around or have a flourish at one side. This writer’s personal preference is a bow at the bottom and slightly to the side. You can use a focal point as a starting point for layering, too. It gives you something to work from.

No matter what, making your own wreath is a point of interest, conversation and fun.

What about making wreaths with your children for their bedroom doors?