To create a Christmas wreath you will need a wreath ring, a florist wire which can be bought from your local florist and some plants.
Collect interesting plants around the local park, on the countryside, or even in your own garden. Gather some evergreens, ivy, green and silvery grey leaves, and conifers.
In addition look out for some holly or other undergrowth that bear berries or berry-like fruits. Berries add color and elegance to the wreath. Look for some dried seedpods like poppies, and pinecones. Spray on some silver and gold paint on your collected seedpods to add attention to the wreath. Should you decide to use spray paint on any of these pieces, do it a few days to give the paint some time to dry. When using spray paint, always remember to follow strictly the instructions on its use found at the back of the can.
Making the wreath
To put together pieces of shrubs to the wreath ring, you need to cut a piece of wire and bind it around the lower end of the shrubs, then twist the wire around the wreath ring with one more piece of wire. Go over the same process until you reach an inch or two down the stem.
At the first encircling of the wreath, the shrubs will fall off a little bit, but the more shrubs you put on, the more it will become steady. Keep working on a flat tabletop to put off further movements.
However there are specific rules that you should always remember.
Use the interior and external rings as split 'rounds', stuffing both rings makes a full lush wreath.
You will come across later on, that you can actually make rounds appear following a direction. This happens when all the stems lay on the same direction. Wreaths look finest if a round pattern follows the similar direction. However, the two rings on the wreath ring don't essentially have to go in the equivalent direction.
Put aside the 'feature' or fancier items lastly, so that they stand out on the topmost layer of the Christmas wreath where they can be easily spot on.
To add some pine cones, bind some wire at the base part of the cone seeds, and entwine the two wire stems together tightly. Push the wire into the wreath and entwine them as one at the back of the wreath. You could also add some Christmas baubles by wiring them on or use other ornaments to add more glamour and beauty to you Christmas wreath.
When your Christmas wreath is finally finished, hang it on your front door for all the guests to see and appreciate. Remember, you need not to spend a lot of money just to make a beautiful Christmas wreath. All it takes is some skills and imagination and you'll surely have pretty one hanging on your door or lying on top of your table.
Making A Christmas Wreath
It's a little-known secret that most men hate to shop for the holidays. Alright, maybe it's not that much of a secret. The majority of men say that they dislike holiday shopping because they feel pressured to find just the right thing for the women in their life. Maybe they're buying for a mother or sister, maybe they're buying for a girlfriend or wife. No matter who they're buying for, if it's a woman you know that they are going to get easily stressed trying to find just the right thing. We are here to help with some holiday shoe ideas that will make you a hero in any woman's book!
Clarks Wallabees
Clarks Wallabees are classic shoes that were created by Lance Clark. Lance suddenly had the brilliant idea to make shoes that actually moved with the feet instead of against them. Lance was sick of having to wear shoes for months before they were broken in, and designed the Clarks Wallabees so that they were flexible enough to move with the feet, and sturdy enough to withstand any type of ground. Clarks took this idea and created the Woman's Wallabees: a line of Wallabees that were made just for women.
These shoes are perfect for any woman in your life. They are supremely comfortable and will show the woman you love that you care enough about her to want her feet to be comfortable all the day through. They are available in either a shoe or a boot and are made from only the highest quality of leather and other materials.
Clarks Indigo Collection
Some women love having shoes for the summer, so Clarks created the Indigo collection. This is a collection of high-class sandals that look as though they belong in a fashion boutique, but at only a percentage of the price! The Clarks Company has designed all of these shoes to be as comfortable and supportive as their famous Clarks Wallabees are. There are styles available for every woman, including the Habenero, which is available in both bamboo and black, the Fern, which comes in white and earth, and the Peace, which is available in black, coral and earth.
How do you know which type of sandal the woman in your life would like? First check out her closet. While you're there, look to see what size she is. Make sure you check a few different pairs to get a good estimate, because sizes may vary from company to company. If you see thong sandals (those are sandals with a little separator that goes into the area between the big toe and the middle toe) than look at the Fern or the Honey. If the sandals have straps, look at shoes like the Peace and the Habenero.
Buying for your woman for Christmas should not be a huge ordeal. Shoes are always appreciated and will always put a big smile on any woman's face, whether she's your mother, your sister, your girlfriend, your wife, or just a friend!
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