The holidays are one of the most magical times of year, a perfect time to make your home sparkle and shine. Decorating for the holidays doesn’t have to involve breaking the bank or scouring store shelves for that perfect item; instead, you can make your own Christmas decorations with artificially-made wreaths and garlands. These items are easy to create, can be customized to fit any style, and will last season after season.
DIY Tips for Creating Stunning Artificial Christmas Wreaths and Garlands at Home
There is no need to go out and buy expensive materials when it comes to making artificial Christmas wreaths and garlands. All you need is some basic craft supplies such as wire, green floral tape, ribbon, glitter glue and more. Artificial greenery like holly branches, pine cones, juniper berries and mistletoe will give your holiday décor a natural look without having to worry about wilting or dying over time. You could also add strings of battery-operated lights that twinkle in different colors for an extra special touch!
Creating beautiful artificial wreaths doesn’t have to take a lot of time either; in fact, with just a few simple steps you can make your own in no time! Start by cutting two pieces of wire into manageable sizes. Next, twist them together at the top so they form an open circle – this is where your greenery will be attached. Then begin wrapping the wire with green floral tape until it is completely covered – this will provide extra stability for your wreath as you build it up. Now it’s time to add greenery! Clip small pieces off of your artificial stems and attach them around the circumference of the circle using either hot glue or floral tape. Once you have filled up the entire circle with greenery then wrap a festive ribbon around its center – choose from velvet reds or silvery blues depending on what fits best with your holiday theme! Finally if desired, add glitter glue here and there for an extra bit of sparkle.
Garlands are just as easy to make as wreaths! To start off you will need several strands of rope or twine cut into equal lengths (measure according to how long you would like each garland strand). Next gather all your decorative materials such as holly leaves, pine cones, berries etc., attach them onto one end of each string using hot glue or floral tape – try not getting too carried away with this step because too much decoration may look gaudy! After everything is secure then braid all the strands together tightly so they hold together nicely when hung up on a wall or doorway. Finish off by attaching pre-made bows or hanging strings of battery operated lights around each garland strand – now it’s ready for display!
With these artificially-made Christmas decorations you don’t have to worry about them wilting away or getting ruined over time – they will remain in pristine condition season after season due their sturdy construction methods. Not only that but creating these decorations allows you customize them however you wish which opens up an entire world of possibilities when it comes decorating for the holidays! So why bother spending money on store bought items when you can create something unique yourself? This holiday season let your home truly sparkle by making artificially-made wreaths and garlands yourself!