It’s day four of the Holiday Craft Party and I’m joining Simply Kelly Designs, Two Purple Couches, The House Down the Lane, and Where the Smiles Have Been. If you missed yesterday’s projects, check out the five mason jar crafts we shared. Before I walk you through the red berry and pinecone Christmas wreath, read on to learn about this week’s lineup and stay to the end to see what the other contributors made and how you can enter to win a $50 Michaels gift card or $50 to Minted.
So what’s in store this week?
Monday – Ornaments
Tuesday – Gift Tags
Wednesday – Mason Jar
Thursday – Wreaths
Friday – Home Decor
I’m currently on a grapevine wreath kick. Last month I made a fall wreath with the same base, and after that visit to Trader Joe’s—where I found grapevine wreath bases for $3.99—I bought a couple more to save for Christmas. Today I’m sharing the wreath I made with one of those bases.
Materials you’ll need
- Grapevine wreath base
- Floral wire
- Wire cutters
- Festive holiday florals (red berries and complementary greenery)
- A focal point (for this wreath I used pinecones)
- Accent pieces (burlap petals or similar)
I shopped for florals at Joann’s when their Christmas selection was out and I had a 20% off coupon. When I pick florals, I bring the wreath base to the store and mock up the arrangement to make sure the materials work together—I’m a very visual crafter and that extra step saves time later.
With grapevine wreaths I tend to favor natural elements. For this design I planned to cover most of the base with red berries. At home I laid out the sprigs first, spacing them evenly, before weaving them into the grapevine.
Once I had the layout, I began weaving the floral sprigs through the grapevines.
After weaving the sprigs through the back, I secured them with floral wire—bringing the wire from the front through to the back and twisting tightly so everything stays in place. I arranged the pinecones and burlap petals as an off-center focal cluster on the front of the wreath.
What I love about grapevine wreaths is how simple and quick they are to assemble. Often it takes longer to gather supplies than it does to put the wreath together.
Now for the rest of the Holiday Craft Party: here’s what the other contributors made with their wreaths. Be sure to visit each project for more inspiration.
Whimsical Painted Christmas Stocking Door Hanger by Where The Smiles Have Been |
DIY Snowflake Door Hanger With Embroidery Hoops by The House Down The Lane |
Red Berry and Pinecone Christmas Wreath by Weekend Craft |
Easy Jingle Bell Wreath by Simply Kelly Designs |
Mini Grapevine Wreath Napkin Rings by Two Purple Couches
We’re giving away three prizes this week: two $50 gift certificates to Michaels and one $50 gift certificate to Minted. Three prizes, three winners. Thanks to Minted for providing a $50 gift certificate for holiday cards.
Enter the giveaway