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Wednesday, 7 November 2012

Getting Creative With Your Holiday Wreaths

By Priscilla Sims


It's that time of the year again! Christmas songs are starting to blast off on your favorite retail store, when colors green, red and white can be seen almost everywhere and Santa Claus mascots are continuing to thrill your young ones. Should you decide to start decorating your home, complete that look with good ole' symbolic holiday wreaths.

Christmas wreath is a popular ornament during the holiday season, it brings a sense of warmth and joy to your home. Unlike other Christmas ornaments, a wreath has a great significance in celebrating the season. Its circular shape for example symbolizes the unconditional love Jesus has for every human being.

More so, the evergreen is a sign of life amid the cruel winter weather and candles represents the contrast between light and darkness. Indeed, one wreath is enough to symbolize Christmas altogether. But instead of lining up to the nearest store in town, why not skip that lines which are no doubt getting longer everyday and make your own wreath instead.

Getting all traditional during Christmas is not bad at all, however that does not mean spending tremendous amount of cash just for decoration alone. Why not save that cash for gifts and instead invite your family by making personalized decors including making wreaths. Wreath could be the simplest decor thus making one on your own may not be that challenging.

To start making one, it is best to prepare all the materials that you need. This may include glue, a glue gun if you want, scissors and whole lot of ideas for you wreath. There are several kinds of wreath and one is encouraged to make an original piece. When making a wreath do not limit yourself to what you always see at the stores.

When making your own wreath, let your creativity show through and do not limit your options to what you always see at the stores. Keep in mind that making your own wreath is a great way to showcase your talent and individuality. There are a lot of options that you can use, try to go through those old Christmas decors you have and start working your mind from then.

There are indeed a lot of ideas and choices when making a wreath and there's certainly no perfect way on doing it yourself. Should you make a less than satisfactory wreath, there's no reason for anyone to get embarrassed about it. Hang it up, laugh at it if you want and try to make another one the next year.

Creating your own holiday wreaths is not all about creating the perfect piece, but by rather enjoying every moment while making it. You may not be the most skillful of person, but this surely is a great try to showcase your individuality in the most symbolic way.




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