The Advent wreath is old, just plain green or is it missing that certain something? Wait, throwing it away is not the best option! With a few ideas and a few simple steps you can definitely spice up its appearance - and it will be unique.
How can you spice up an old Advent wreath?
To spice up an Advent wreath, remove old decorations and replace them with new decorative materials such as pine greens, cinnamon sticks, Christmas balls or bows. Make sure you have a harmonious color scheme and follow a certain style.
How can I spice up an Advent wreath?
Upcycling is very easy: by replacing some outdated, boring or otherwise no longer suitable components with better components in time for Advent. Completely remove parts that no longer fit the new design and add newenhancing decoration Other candles and/or candle holders can also make a dreary arrangement shine.
How to spice up old fir green or replace it sensibly?
If the Advent wreath has dried out, the fresh green of its needles cannot be revived, nor should the pale appearance be covered up with decorations. Old fir greenery must be removed because it poses a major fire risk. Tiefresh fir branchesto the straw of the blank, preferably from the noble fir (Nobilis), as it needs less. Beautiful and varied alternatives for Advent wreath without fir tree are:
- native evergreen: boxwood, pine, moss
- exotic: eucalyptus, olive tree
- for wrapping: jute rope, colorful cord, wool
- for covering: pine cones, shells, pieces of wood
Which decorative material is suitable for spicing up?
Everythingwhat the owner likes or is currently fashionable, as long as it can be easily placed or attached to the Advent wreath.
- natural: cinnamon sticks, pine apples, nuts, dried orange slices, branches, small red apples or red pepper fruit heads
- shiny-colorful: Christmas balls, bows, decorative ribbon, stars, Christmas figurines
How does changing the decorations work when spicing up?
Remove old decorations, attach new ones But take a closer look at the Advent wreath. Try to remove the decoration without damaging the rest of the wreath. Fastening pins can be pulled out and craft wire unwound. Sometimes a sharp knife or a side cutter can help. Small residues of glue are not a problem if they can be covered up with new decorations. Think about how you can attach the new decoration easily and stably. You may have to take this aspect into account when choosing the decoration.
What do I have to pay attention to when spicing up to make it beautiful?
Beautiful is a matter of taste. Unsightly but the result of indiscriminate action: Please notethe following rules for DiY:
- Consistently pursue a specific stem direction
- elegant, natural, playful
- set a decorating theme
- z. B. forest, sea beach or a certain color
- don't mix too many different materials and shapes
- Colors should harmonize
- Don't overdo it when decorating: less is often more
Tip
Only buy Advent wreaths that can be spiced up
With an Advent wreath that can be spiced up, you can save two things: money and waste. Because a minimalist version can be bought cheaply, the annual sprucing up is hardly any more important. A convertible Advent wreath also doesn't have to be disposed of so quickly, which is good for the environment.
