I want to.ua invites you to relax a little and make a New Year's wreath on your own, since Mother Nature will generously provide you with materials. Well, we will tell you how to do it!

A LITTLE FROM HISTORY

If in Russia the tradition of decorating your home with New Year's wreaths takes root gradually, but not everyone tries to try it on, then in Europe such accessories have long been held in high esteem by the majority of the population.

According to Catholic custom, wreaths are not hung on the door, but placed on the table, candles are placed in the wreath: the first candle is lit on the first Sunday of the four-week fast, a week later - the second, a week later - the third and at the end of the fast - the fourth.

This story began back in 1839 ... The appearance is associated with the Lutheran theologian Johann Hinrich Wiehern, who raised children from poor families.

It was difficult for the children to orient themselves by the date of Christmas, and to make it easy for them to count, Johann made the basis for a wreath from an old wheel, decorating it with nineteen small red candles and four large white ones.

Every morning Wihern lit one small candle, and on Sundays a large one. The fire symbolized the growing expectation of the birthday of Jesus Christ, who personified purity and light.

The round shape of the wreaths, decorated with spruce greenery and candles, was associated with the globe and the four cardinal points. The circle was considered to be a symbol of eternal life, which Sunday gives us, the green color is the embodiment of life, and the candles are light.

At present, wreaths do not have to be made independently, they are sold in flower shops, but in order to breathe symbolism into them, hide the sacrament of waiting and pay tribute to Christmas, we strongly recommend that you start making them, because in the process of creating a miracle, you will subconsciously be imbued with the sacredness of this action and maximally feel the approach of something warm, bright and alive. Do not be afraid, making wreaths is not difficult, the most difficult thing is to get down to work and think over its design.

HOW TO MAKE A NEW YEAR'S WREATH WITH YOUR HANDS: MASTER CLASS

The first thing you need to decide is what to make the frame for the wreath from. Actually, anything is suitable for these purposes, the main thing is to give this something the shape of a ring.

Grapevine, newspaper, tree twigs, old watering or vacuum hose, fabric roller, cardboard, wire, foam tape, dry grass, corrugated pipe, embroidery hoop, Thermaflex - all this will work for the frame. But still, the classic base is natural materials in the form of straw, the rim of a wooden wheel, vines and twigs.

The prepared frame is braided with coniferous branches clockwise, and the bare part of the previous branch should be covered by the lush part of the next. The second layer is woven in the opposite direction - so the wreath will be more magnificent. Between themselves, the branches are fastened with wire (preferably green, so that it is not noticeable against the background of needles).

Repeat weaving the wreath until it satisfies you with its splendor and becomes pleasing to the eye. In addition to coniferous branches, holly or thuja branches are perfect.

If you make a long-playing wreath that will last you for many years, replace natural needles with artificial ones. We can say that half the work is done. You just have to decorate the New Year's wreath with the selected accessories.

NEW YEAR'S WREATH DECOR

The classic option is to decorate the wreath with a red satin ribbon and hang it on the front door, but this way it will be boring, so we will offer you several options for decorating the New Year's wreath.

Satin ribbons. Not one, as in the classic version, but many. With their help, you can make a very elegant wreath. Cut the ribbons into equal lengths, fold them in half and glue them in turn overlapping each other on the base. Finally, decorate the wreath with a linen bow and drop a drop of citrus oil on it. The aroma will be magical.

Gift boxes. Miniature gifts made of thick colored paper, decorated with bows, will look beautiful on a wreath. The boxes are glued with a glue gun, but do not overdo it with the quantity so that the New Year's wreath does not look gaudy.

Gift boxes can be diluted with fruits, nuts, dried fruits, dry inflorescences, berries, cinnamon, chili peppers. It will be very bright, fragrant and original.

Wool threads. Decorating a wreath with woolen threads does not require coniferous weaving. You just take the base (ideally - a foam ring) and wrap it with dense colored threads, possibly in several layers. Additionally, you can decorate a wreath with Christmas balls, felt figurines of animals, birds, plants. To give the wreath a pleasant fragrance, tie a canvas bag to it, filling it with fragrant herbs (lavender is fine).

Christmas balls. A wreath of Christmas balls looks great. The balls are glued to the base to each other with a glue gun. You can use large and small balls of different colors or close to each other.

Balls can be diluted with a lush bow, garlands, tinsel and soft toys. A kind, but only in a slightly different guise.

An interesting fact - Christmas balls symbolize the fruits of good and evil that Adam and Eve ate in the Garden of Eden.

Cones. The process is similar to decorating a New Year's wreath with balls - glue them to the base in a circle. Additionally, decorate the wreath with bows, beads and rowan branches. Glue some forest animal and a couple of spruce branches to the wreath. You will get a forest in miniature.

Other options. In general, you can make a tangled wreath by decorating it with absolutely everything that comes to hand: satin ribbons, cones, dried flowers, dried fruits, fruits, vegetables, flowers, citrus peels, cayenne pepper, sweets, gift boxes, yarn, Christmas decorations, decorative braid, beads, nuts, mushrooms, berries, cones, miniature handmade toys, gingerbread men and other Christmas pastries, garland, tinsel, cinnamon sticks, woolen threads, bows, various figures, fabric, burlap, wooden letters, sequins, buttons , beads, butterflies, wine corks, candles.

A little imagination and aesthetic taste and your New Year's wreath will be beyond praise.

Additionally, you can decorate a wreath with artificial snow, making it from sparkles and semolina, or buy it ready-made in spray cans.

Before you make the basis for a wreath with your own hands, you should decide what materials are within walking distance and are not classified as expensive. A variety of materials can be used as the basis for a wreath.

DIY Christmas wreath

Before you make a wreath of branches with your own hands, it will be useful to know that the most suitable material is willow, birch, oak, etc.).

DIY Easter wreath

Young flexible twigs (willows can peel off the bark) are twisted into a ring and secured with wire, fishing line or rope. The base must be left to dry for several days. After drying, the branches will retain an annular shape. Before you make a wreath of rods with your own hands, you can choose different diameters of circles and form blanks of different diameters.

Straw base.

Straw also needs to be rolled up and secured with wire or fishing line.

straw base
wire base

Wire base.

For such a base, it is desirable to use a thick wire or a wire folded in several rows.

Cardboard base.

Any thick cardboard will do. Cut out a circle of the desired diameter from cardboard with a hole in the center. For strength (especially if using corrugated cardboard), cut out 2 circles and glue them together.

Cardboard base
Foam base

Foam base.

Sold ready-made, of different diameters in stores for creativity. There is a base for double-sided wreaths (can be decorated on both sides) and a base for a wreath, where only the upper part is decorated.

To create a wreath, you can use a floristic ring-shaped base of piaflora for dried flowers or an "oasis" for living plants.

The porous structure of these materials helps to hold the decorative elements on the wreath.

piaflora base
Wicker willow wreath

Wicker willow wreath.

Such (different diameters) wreaths can be bought in needlework stores. These foundations are already beautiful in themselves; one bright decorative element is enough to decorate them.

Newspaper base.

Several newspapers are rolled up and a ring is formed, everything is fixed with tape. Such a base has a “non-marketable” appearance, so it must be decorated with something on top, for example, covered with a cloth.

Newspaper base
Construction foam base

Construction foam base.

Draw a circle of the desired diameter on a piece of paper, then carefully squeeze the foam out of the can and let it dry. Excess hardened foam can be cut off with a sharp knife. From one balloon, several bases are obtained at once, which can be decorated with fabric, sisal or moss.

• If you are making a light, airy wreath, then choose a base that is not very heavy. Stop your choice on a wire base or a base of twigs.
• For a solid, heavy wreath, the base is chosen more durable. Here it is better to use a foam base or made from construction foam.

Before you make a decorative wreath with your own hands, you need to consider options for its decorations, design style and overall design. Take a look around and you will see how many interesting materials are around that you can use to decorate a wreath. It all depends on your taste. Any materials are suitable for decoration, from the remnants of paper, wallpaper and ending with natural materials that can be found on a walk: leaves of various trees, berries, fruits, acorns, cones, herbs, cereals.

Examples of how you can make an artificial wreath with your own hands without any financial costs:

• fresh flowers, plants, cereals, leaves, twigs with fruits;
• dry cereals and leaves, dry meadow grasses; A wide variety of ornamental and wild plants lend themselves to drying. Cereals (wheat, oats, etc.), various meadow herbs look especially beautiful in wreaths. There are many different ways to preserve flowers and plants. Here are just a few of them: drying in a natural state, hanging (herbs, cereals, buttercups, roses, etc.); drying in sand, silica gel (for example, the buds of some flowers are dried); drying in cotton wool, etc.
• dried flowers (lagurus, commonly called "hare's tail", ornamental yarrow, helichrysum, statica, amaranth, etc.), poppy pods, mature echinacea inflorescences, ornamental onion inflorescences, dried roses, etc.;
• sisal, coconut fiber, bast;
• pine and spruce cones, acorns, moss, bark and various tree branches;
• remnants of beautiful wrapping paper, wallpaper, corrugated paper;
• various ribbons, braid, lace, sewing, beads, rhinestones, beads, etc.;
• buttons of various colors and sizes, wooden, cardboard and plastic elements (they are also used in decoupage and scrapbooking);
• artificial flowers, decorative fruits and vegetables, etc.

Basic tools you may need to get the job done

Basic tools you may need to get the job done

Glue gun and glue gun rods. This is a very handy tool that greatly facilitates the work when decorating. Everything can be glued to the base with a gun: twigs, herbs, flowers, fabric, paper, wooden elements, etc.

Attention! Observe safety precautions when using a glue gun.

Wire. A stiffer wire is used to create the base, a softer one (wire that is used in beading or floristic) - to attach decorative elements to the base.

Floral teip tape in various colors. This is a thin elastic tape in a reel with a slight adhesive effect. The tape is used in various types of creativity: in quilling (paper rolling), in the manufacture of flowers on wire, candy trees, beaded jewelry, etc. When using the floral tape, you should stretch it a little so that it sticks to the stem better. Under the influence of the heat of the hands, the adhesive properties of the tape appear, it seems to be glued to the surface. With its help, it is convenient to bundle herbs, cereals, flowers, etc. into bundles.

Fishing line. It can be used to tie twigs into a wreath, in which case it will be practically invisible, respectively, the wreath will look more aesthetically pleasing.

Household super glue for gluing small elements, such as rhinestones or beads.

Wire cutters.

Christmas wreath photo

See how to make a wreath with your own hands in the photo, which illustrate this process step by step:

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STEP #2

On the eve of the holiday, you always want to please yourself with something interesting. Why not make your own Christmas wreath? This is a cute decoration traditional for catholic christians actively takes root in our country. The doors of offices, government offices and residential buildings are increasingly decorated with exquisite and colorful wreaths that give the room a festive charm.

The traditional Christmas wreath was made from fir branches. and vertically mounted large white candles, each of which was lit 4, 3, 2 and 1 weeks before Christmas. The circle is the globe, the candles are the cardinal points; green color symbolizes life.

To date, the wreath has noticeably changed, it has new decorative elements, and the variety of materials is pleasantly amazing! In this article, we will teach you how to make a New Year's wreath with your own hands and demonstrate detailed master class. And not even one.

How to make a decoration such as a New Year or Christmas wreath, you can look at the photo or include a video master class. To begin with, we will tell you how to make a wreath of live spruce branches step by step - a traditional decoration that usually hang on the door.

1. Take a thick wire and make a frame out of it for your future wreath.

2. Form small bundles from spruce or pine branches and begin to tie them around the wire.

3. Move exactly in a circle to fill the entire space with branches.

4. When the wreath is ready, decorate it with ribbons and Christmas toys.

And that's pretty simple and original way making a wreath of Christmas balls.

1. Take an ordinary wire hanger and straighten it so that you get a circle.

2. Separate the ends of the hanger so that you can string balls on it.

3. Prepare the balls: it is better to take different shapes and textures, in the same color scheme. For such a wreath, you will need about 80 balls.

4. String the balls so that they are close to each other. Secure the balloons with super glue if needed.

5. Connect the ends of the hanger after you put on all the balls.

6. Decorate the hook with red ribbon.

7. Make a big bow

8. Secure it with ribbon and tie it to the wreath.

Christmas wreath: ideas for original decor

That's what you found out 2 most popular ways making wreaths to decorate the New Year's interior. However, if you think that this New Year's variety is over, you are mistaken. There are an incredible amount of ideas to make a New Year's wreath with your own hands, there is also a variety of videos. We have selected only a few options. We are sure you will be surprised. So, you can make a New Year's wreath:

• from cones;
• from lollipops;
• from felt or felt;
• from foamiran (or plastic suede);
• from tinsel;
• from straw;
• from burlap;
• from twigs and vines.

like this "sweet" wreath may appear in your home. Agree - beautiful and tasty! And you need nothing at all - an ordinary hanger and a couple of kilograms of inexpensive sweets.

And this is another great idea - moreover, such a wreath can be used for several years. Purchase a base for a wreath and a couple of meters of felt fabric in the store. Cut out circles of the same diameter from felt. Form fabric flowers with invisible pins. We make out, make a loop and hang on the door.

Excellent the basis for the wreath will serve as an old hoop. You can also cut out a circle from thick cardboard and decorate it with tinsel.

Very stylish looks like a Christmas wreath made of burlap.

We make a Christmas wreath from improvised materials

Today, for making a wreath, you can meet a range of unusual and extraordinary ideas. What can I say, some visionaries have learned to make Christmas wreaths from improvised materials: from clothespins, socks, buttons, plastic bottles, egg trays, and even from food. Yes, for example, you can make a base of branches or straw and attach circles of oven-dried oranges to it. Also gained unprecedented popularity pasta wreaths. In general - see for yourself, your imagination will help you figure it out.

A Christmas wreath is an obligatory attribute of the New Year holidays, and recently a pine needle ring decorated with satin ribbons and candles was a rarity for us. Created in the middle of the 19th century in Hamburg, a calendar wheel helped illiterate children of the poor to count the weeks and days remaining until December 25, the birthday of Jesus Christ.

The beautiful tradition quickly spread all over the world, and before each New Year, more and more doors, windows show off to each other with variously executed Christmas symbols. You can buy a ready-made wreath for Christmas, but it’s more interesting to make it yourself, decorate it in your own way, adding your favorite colors and details.

What should be remembered?

1. A wreath is always a circle, a ring without end or edge.
2. There are no strict rules in decoration - only fantasy and good mood.
3. A place for a Christmas wreath - on the front door, in the window, on the table.

Material

The key to success is a good foundation: a circle made of cardboard, plywood, wood, dense foam, even preferably with a hole in the center.

The traditional filling material is spruce paws, candles and satin ribbons, but any other, familiar or just nearby, can be used.

Sweet Christmas wreath

Confectionery is a great material for crafts! Everything is suitable: cookies, especially curly ones, colored caramels, marshmallows, marmalades, chocolates in shiny wrappers. The photo shows different types of sweets that make up a wonderful winter ensemble.

All this deliciousness is arranged in a circle and fastened with wooden toothpicks on a pre-baked large sweet dough bagel or on any other basis. Unusual, bright, delicious.

Try to make a New Year's symbol from other products - sausages, groceries. different types and sizes, and even painted with bright colors, cause a smile, laughter and quite a New Year's mood. And tinsel, burlap, newspapers!

gifts of nature

They draw inspiration by painting and laying out pine cones, red rowan berries, juniper branches in a circle. You can connect the composition with glue, pins, carnations, multi-colored threads, twine and always red or white satin ribbons. The proposed photos are already embodied ideas, choose or create. And by the link - as many as 7 master classes about.

Wreath of Christmas balls

The most affordable material for making a wreath is old Christmas balls. They are very easy to attach to the foam base using paper clips. If desired, you can add real or artificial spruce branches.

Felt Christmas Wreath

Skillful hands make a lot, besides, there is always one or two soft toys of animals, snowmen in the house. A little imagination - and funny figures will line up in anticipation of a solemn winter event.

Newspaper and paper Christmas wreath

This simple and affordable material is always at hand, and unusual ideas are in the photo!

Ribbon decor

Even the smallest needlewomen will cope with such wreaths. Take a large number of ribbons and artistically arrange them on a circle.

Shape Variations

Classical wreaths are round in shape, but modern wreaths have many variations and creative solutions: rectangular, square, heart-shaped and herringbone.

Simple master classes for everyone

From Christmas toys

And now a small instruction, a master class with step-by-step photos on making a beautiful Christmas wreath.

Wrap the base ring tightly with yarn or braid of any color. Attach multi-colored balls of all colors in random order to the base (with pins, brackets, paper clips).

Dried fruit wreath

A necklace of rings of dried oranges, tangerines without a middle, strung on a thick wire, is well complemented with a real Christmas bow made of dyed burlap. How to do this is clearly visible in the photographs.

Brushwood and balls

Weave the base from thin twigs of willow, birch for strength, pulling the project together with twine. On a dark background of tree bark - touching foam snowflakes, sparkling tinsel, a translucent nylon bow.

Hearth symbol - textiles

A wreath of a needlewoman - balls of multi-colored yarn, fastened with knitting needles with fragments of a knitted fabric. Fluffy pom-poms will do too.

How to make pompoms: cut out two identical rings from cardboard, wrap them not very tightly with multi-colored fluffy yarn, cut its layer along the outer edge and, passing the wire between the layers of cardboard, pull off the middle of the pompom (see photo). The long ends of the wire will serve as a fastener between the pompoms. The number of them depends on the possibility and desire of the author, as well as the final decor.

If there are no skills in working with threads, knitting needles, a needle - just wrap the ring with a knitted sweater - the texture of knitwear creates a wonderful image of soft homely warmth. One - two bright bows, a cardboard figurine of an angel, a deer, will remind you of the New Year holiday, Christmas.

Whatever the Christmas wreath is made of, it always symbolizes joy, anticipation, invites to get together to meet the most solemn and significant day of the year, to wish each other peace and happiness.

Decorating your home for the 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. And today, since there is not much time left before the New Year 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 the material. And if it's hard to stop at one idea, let's make several different decorations - for the home, for giving, as a gift to friends...

One of the easiest options: needles and balls, silver and gold - nothing more, but it looks great. So that the composition does not look monotonous, it is better to take different balls - matte and shiny, small and larger. They can be purchased immediately in 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 to fasten all this together? You will need a base, on which then, in accordance with the creative plan, we will assemble a wreath. Therefore, I propose to watch the master class, which describes and shows in detail, what and how to make a blank for future decoration. As many as 3 ways - there are plenty to choose from:

There are other options for the bases - from cardboard, polystyrene, straw. About them - a little further, but for now let's get back to the ideas ...

Color creates a mood. Silver, blue - "cold" colors perfectly match 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 powdering the needles with “snow” from a spray can.

Decor in cold colors is the best match for 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 sparkles and adding Christmas decorations - as in the following video:

Looking for something warmer and more sunny? Let's mix colors! Elegant a mix of green and silver twigs decorated with cones and "golden" toys looks noble and elegant. True, it will be somewhat more difficult to implement this idea - for all its external simplicity. It is important here that the golden decor does not compete with the original texture of the two-color coniferous base, and the composition as a whole does not turn out to be too colorful and chaotic. The search for harmonious combinations is a task for a real artist.

A delicate mix of green and silver twigs complemented by warm gold details

All in all, a very good idea. combination of different textures and shades of green. Take a look at how fresh and interesting leaves look against the background of needles, and golden twigs of arborvitae among silver-green spruce needles enliven the composition. But of course, it would be incomplete without a 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 at all. 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 the “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 hustle and bustle, you see). An interesting version of such a wreath with detailed instructions for its manufacture can be found in the publication.

Looks unusual 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 dacha, there will be no problems with the material for crafts.

If this idea captivates you, see also: Inclusions bright scarlet berries(for example, in our conditions - mountain ash or viburnum, wild rose or hawthorn) enliven 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 original plan.

Blotches of scarlet berries enliven the restrained composition of natural shades

But in this bright wreath berries - the main element. Traditionally, they are used for Christmas decor, but it’s a bit difficult for us. Juicy viburnum at home will quickly lose its attractiveness, and birds have already pecked rowan in many gardens, so to implement such an idea, you will have to do with imitation of berry clusters, 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). See how such a wreath looks original - a little "disheveled", asymmetrical, but surprisingly attractive:

The original wreath of branches 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 nothing but balls? Matte and shiny, different sizes, different shades of red (and if you want - then blue or green, golden or silver) - together they make up an unusual, but very elegant decoration.

If a plain wreath seems boring to you, make it colorful. An idea like this would be great. Only in this case, choose unbreakable balls so that the baby does not get hurt, even if the festive wreath accidentally falls (parents know: such “accidents” are a common phenomenon when there is a nimble little one in the house).

How to make a practical and safe option - wreath with sisal balls, shown and described in detail in the following master class:

As a matter of fact, A Christmas wreath can be made from just about anything.. Any natural materials, scattered beads and all kinds of jewelry, tinsel and Christmas 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, and it’s frosty outside the window, and all the paths are covered with snow, try to make festive wreaths of Christmas tinsel, Christmas balls and satin ribbons. Cardboard (from an ordinary box, for example) or polystyrene is suitable as a basis. After watching the detailed master class presented in the next video, even a schoolboy will cope with the task.

But idea for needlewomen: take scraps of bright fabrics or skeins of yarn, large beautiful 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:

Needlework lovers can make Christmas wreaths from yarn, buttons and scraps

fans minimalism they will surely appreciate such an idea - this wreath is simple, concise, but at the same time it looks elegant and touching. All the "salt" - in a bizarre interweaving of rods, 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 in which electric garland. It will be especially spectacular if you use it in outdoor decor: hang it on the front door, the wall of the house, the gate, decorate the winter gazebo in the garden, and so on.

Looks great wreath, which is woven into an electric garland

Reflected in shiny balls and tinsel, the lights of the garland create an unusual, 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’s 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 “everyday little things”.

Flickering garland lights create a New Year's mood

And it's worth considering: not every electric garland is suitable for outdoor use. This is a security issue, so do not neglect such nuances.

Finally, you can weave cinnamon sticks, anise stars, small tangerines and others into the needles. fragrant fruits, spices or even flowers- it will turn out not only beautiful, but also fragrant New Year's decoration. Smells can be easily enhanced by using the right essential oils. Just do not overdo it so that one of the guests does not have a headache from the fragrance.

You can make the decoration not only beautiful, but also fragrant.

You have probably already seen: the number of ideas is infinite, and you can make a beautiful New Year's wreath with your own hands from any material at hand. Here is 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 confuses the form - an interesting You will find an alternative to wreaths in the publications:

How to Use a Christmas Wreath in Holiday Decor

Well, now that the Christmas wreath is ready (and maybe not even one!), You need to find a suitable place for it. Traditional option - hang decoration on the front door or above it. You can complement it with small Christmas trees on both sides of the porch, garlands of coniferous branches or compositions similar in style and design to a wreath

The traditional option is to hang a wreath on or above the front door.

If this is too simple and ordinary for you, place a wreath decorated with colorful lights, on the pediment under the roof. By this "identification sign" guests will easily find your hospitable home on New Year's Eve.

It is possible and on a fence or barn wall hang a simple bright decoration - here's a simple and affordable way to create a festive mood for yourself and your neighbors. And feathered guests can be pleased if you use the right 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 fit into the interior, made part of the decor regular skis. Someone modestly hides them in the attic or in the pantry - but it turns out that you can make them part of the holiday decoration of the dacha! You look, and on a ski trip during the New Year holidays you are more likely to get together.

Even ordinary skis can become part of the New Year's interior of the cottage

The wreath can serve beautiful candlestick. Just do not forget about fire safety: candles must be securely fastened so that they do not fall in any case, and decor elements must be placed away from the fire. And of course, you should not 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 become a beautiful candlestick

By the way, it is with this, they say, that once began history of the christmas wreath, invented by the Lutheran Johann Hinrich Wiehern. His wreath was decorated with candles (24 small red ones and 4 large white ones) and helped the Wichern pupils count the days until Christmas: one red candle was lit on 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 they are not white, but colored: 1 pink and 3 purple), one for each 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 become an unusual gift and even declaration of love. Why not? New Year and Christmas are great times for romance and happiness. And if there are not enough words to tell about your feelings, try to express them in a festive decor.

In fairness, it should be added that the idea of ​​​​decorating the house with a Christmas wreath is not to everyone's taste. Still, this tradition is not ours, but borrowed, and for some it causes not the most positive associations. But is this a problem? After all, there are so many creative ideas! Take a look at our New Year's review - for sure there is something that you will like:.

Do you hang a Christmas wreath to decorate your home for the holidays?