Homemade Easter Wreaths For Decoration

By Beryl Dalton


Having something to decorate the home at different times of the year, particularly during religious occasions, is always nice. Not only is it a great way to celebrate said occasion, it is also fun to change the way the home is decorated with something new. Because most decor may only be seasonal, it isn't necessary to spend a great deal of money on expensive items when it's just as easy to do it yourself. Homemade Easter wreaths, for example, can be a lovely addition to spruce up the home in anticipation of spring without breaking the bank.

Once you have all the things you need to get your wreath done at once, it's easy and doesn't take long at all. You will need a base on which to put all your decorations. This could be bought at a craft store and is usually made out of foam or perhaps wood, but you could also make one yourself out of cardboard or by twisting wire into a circular shape of your desired size.

In order to properly attach your decorations to the wreath base, you can use a glue gun. This is the easiest way to do it. However, you can also use a paintbrush to apply a liquid glue like PVA. Once you have a glue that dries clear, you'll be able to mask any spills or mistakes you make during the process.

Thin wire can also be used to attach decorative elements or flowers by wrapping it around them then twisting and sticking into the foam. However, using wire can be a little tricky and so this option is best done by those with experience in home crafts and projects of a more sophisticated nature. The good thing about using glue is that it is easy to involve children in the activity and make it a family thing.

There are so many things that can be used to decorate for an Easter theme, but of course some will spring to mind quicker than others. These include eggs, rabbits and baby chicks, which are all common at this time of the year. Craft stores often sell plastic eggs in all colors and sizes, or basic white eggs which can be covered or painted to suit the theme.

Make an egg wreath by layering the eggs around the wreath base with glue. Use larger eggs at the bottom and work in smaller eggs for each layer if there are various sizes. This will give it a nice finish overall and then other decorative elements can be placed in the spaces. Make sure the eggs are all facing in the same direction for consistency.

Use paper cutouts of rabbits or baby chicks to decorate the wreath. They can be silhouettes or details can be drawn or painted in. Other good decorations to use would be flowers associated with spring, such as daffodils, which add a good pop of color.

To avoid using too much glue, or simply for something a little different and with flair, cut lots of strips out of tulle fabric, preferably in different colors. Tie one strip at a time around the wreath and leave the ends fluffed on the outside of the circle. You can then add a nice statement decoration, preferably a three-dimensional one, to the flat tulle part of the wreath. Hang the wreath by tying a ribbon at the top.




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