Make Christmas wreaths that are eye-catching!

"That was so easy to do!My son liked it a lot - and we didn't need a glue gun!!"

Christmas wreaths have their origin in pre-Christianity times.

The wreath is round in the same way God is eternal, without a beginning or an end.

In Europe, people used to put wreaths on their doors, as a symbol of life through the rough months of winter.

Nowadays, wreaths are displayed during winter holidays, and a variety of materials and decorations are used to make them.

Christmas Wreath with Evergreen and Gold Sparkles

This "easy to do" holiday wreath will look absolutely great on your front door, on one of your walls, or over your fireplace mantle!

Get creative and do it all by yourself!

Or get your children to help, and it will become a fun Christmas activity the whole family will enjoy!

You will need:

10" artificial(faux) evergreen wreath - one piece

wired edge gold ribbon - 30-40" long - one piece

3 small red bows and one big red one - buy them from any Dollar Store - or you can make them yourself!!

2 small gold Christmas decorations

Basic Steps To Make Christmas Wreaths

Christmas Wreath Materials Needed Join the ends of the wired faux evergreen wreath in a circle. Holding one end of the gold ribbon start wrapping it around your wreath. Because the ribbon has wired edges, it will hold easily. Just twist together once the ends at the back of the wreath.

Red bow tied with florist wire Attach a small piece of wire to the knot of the bow. This way you don't need a glue gun to attach all the bows to the wreath.

How to attach the red ribbons Attach the red bows as shown in the picture.

make christmas wreaths 01 Attach the two gold sparkly decorations as shown.