How to Make an Inexpensive Christmas Wreath

If you would like to learn how to make an inexpensive Christmas wreath then you'll want to read this article. We will walk through, step by step, on how to construct the body of your wreath, make Christmas decorations for your wreath and decorate your inexpensive Christmas wreath. After you've read this article you will be able to build your own inexpensive Christmas wreath.

The first thing you need to do is to get a wire coat hanger and untwisted it so that it is straight. You may need more than one coat hanger depending on the size of the inexpensive Christmas wreath you are going to build. Now bend the coat hanger into a perfect circle. The next thing you need to do is to attach garland to the coat hanger. You can purchase this garland from your local Christmas tree lot or you can make it yourself using cuttings from your own pine trees and pine bushes. Attach as much garland as possible using thin wire. The thicker the garland, the better the wreath will look, so use a lot. Once you have your wreath built, you're ready to add the Christmas decorations.

You can purchase very inexpensive Christmas decorations at your local thrift store, Goodwill store or dollar stores. Try to find some small Christmas tree balls and small Christmas ornaments. You also need a roll of 1' red velvet ribbon. Once you have acquired these items then you are ready to decorate your inexpensive Christmas wreath. Start by cutting strips of your red velvet ribbon into 24" pieces. Now tie each piece of them into a perfect bow. You will need 6 to 10 ribbons depending on the size of your wreath. Now that you have your ribbons cut and tied, you are ready to decorate your wreath.

To decorate your wreath, simply attach the ribbons that you have made with thin wire. Once you have attached the ribbons then begin adding the small Christmas tree balls and small Christmas ornaments. Continue attaching these items to your wreath until you feel you have achieved the look that you want.

By following these simple steps in this article you can see that to make an inexpensive Christmas wreath is fairly simple. Just shop around for creative inexpensive Christmas decorations, construct your garland from the bushes and trees in your own front yard( or your neighbors) and start the process of decorating your wreath. Now go hang that new wreath on your front door and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.