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Monday, March 5, 2018

Do It Yourself Holiday Wreaths Lawrence Kansas Decorators Will Want To Copy

By Andrew Walker


The holidays are a time for a lot of things, including trying your hand at creative projects you would normally avoid. There is something about the season that encourages the purchase of arts and crafts books and glue guns. You might be disappointed with some results, but it's easy to master holiday wreaths Lawrence Kansas designing homeowners will envy.

If you hate to throw away magazines because they have articles or recipes you think you might need, you can create a magazine wreath without purchasing many supplies. This project will require you to cut squares from those magazines you've been saving though. This isn't a hard project, but it is time consuming. Cutting the squares can be done while you're watching television or the kids.

Along the same lines, you might recycle your old greeting cards, instead of throwing them away, by creating a holly designed card wreath. You'll need plenty of old cards and a holly shaped stencil to make the individual leaves uniform. All you have to do is affix the card leaves to a wreath form making sure you have covered the form with a luxurious amount of the leaves.

If you have access to some old neckties, you can make a unique and creative wreath design by cutting the ties up and folding them over a donut form. If you're using ties that belong to a relative, it's a good idea to get permission to destroy their neck wear. Otherwise you can pick them up for next to nothing at thrift stores. The necktie hanging bow is the only tie not cut.

An interesting idea for a kitchen wreath, that is interesting, attractive, and practical, is one made primarily of tea bags. If you love hot tea and collect different varieties, you can create a holiday decoration using the bags and some clothes pins. Once you're finished you and your guests will have tea choices hanging on your wall. Simply replenish the wreath as bags are used.

Another wreath that is a great addition to your kitchen is one made out of star shaped cookie cutters. You'll need a dozen cookie cutters, some tie twists and paper clip. You clip the cookie cutters together and secure them with the ties. Adding a small pine or holly bough and hanging it by a ribbon is all that's left to do.

For wine lovers, a cork wreath is the perfect addition to your dining room wall or as a focal point hanging over your bar. All you need are corks, small green or red jingle bells, and some wire. Punching the holes in the corks to thread the wire is the only hard part. Alternate the bells and the corks as you string. This wreath is sure to generate a conversation.

You don't have to go to the florist or hire a professional to create a wonderful holiday wreath. That's expensive, and everyone else does it. Making your own from things you have around the house is eco-friendly and a lot more special.




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