What better way to celebrate this Christmas time than by creating a beautiful piece to honor the reason for the Season? We are creating a beautiful and elegant Nativity wreath using a metal Nativity scene we purchased previously. A stunning and large twig wreath base is the perfect backdrop for green eucalyptus leaves and glittery pine stems. The new pine stems are the perfect touch to add some elegant sparkle to this design.
Nativity Wreath Tutorial
Sometimes a great find from last year can make the perfect wreath for the current season! I was inspired by a recent collection of cream and pink wreaths when I came across this amazing Nativity scene that fit right into the same color palate. The gorgeous eucalyptus and pine stems are the perfect color to not take away from the focal point of the piece. There’s also a touch of glitter and sheen that adds an elegant sparkle.
We are using an oversized twig base as the backdrop for our design is gorgeous on its own so we don’t want to cover it all up with our greenery. A little will go a long way to bring out the twig base as a design element that will elevate the overall look.
You’ll want to continue following the direction that the twig base has already created for you as you start to build your greenery foundation. Placing stems along the outer perimeter will add more depth and dimension also as you put together your design. Let’s get started!
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Ingredients
20″ Twig Vine Wreath Base Sunburst
Frosted Leaf Stem
Directions
- Take your metal Nativity scene and place it in the center of your wreath. Use zip ties on the bottom to attach the scene to the wreath base. Clip off the excess.
- Grab a couple of silver dollar eucalyptus bunches and separate them into smaller stems using your wire cutters. “Shake hands” with the leaves and dip the end into your glue pot.
- Follow the same direction as your twig base and add silver dollar eucalyptus at the clock hand positions. Cover any mechanics with Spanish moss.
- Take the pine with sugary glitter greenery and clip it into smaller stems. Dip the ends of hot glue and add in between each of the eucalyptus stems. Cut a few more stems from a second bush if necessary to continue filling in your base.
- Use the remaining pine with glitter stems and add further out along the exterior of your wreath base. Continue adding on the outer perimeter at every other pine stem.
- Do the same thing with another eucalyptus bush by adding smaller stems along the other perimeter of your wreath base at every other eucalyptus position. Incorporate some stems into the twig base as you go.
- Use a cable tie mount or a strong glue to adhere the top of the Nativity Scene to the wreath base.
How to Create A Balance Wreath Design?
A good way to create a balanced wreath design is to start by placing your greenery at the clock’s hand positions. This allows for a natural spacing to develop while you add more or new greenery elements to your wreath base. You also can help to maximize the size of your wreath by tricking your eye into thinking it’s larger when you add more greenery and stems from the outer perimeter of your base. This will draw your eye outward and make them look longer and more full.
Are you searching for a unique DIY project this Halloween? Look no further than the Frankie Centerpiece Kit, perfect for adding a personalized and cute spooky touch to your Halloween decor. This DIY arrangement kit blends creativity with simplicity, making it an ideal craft for all skill levels.
DIY Frankie Centerpiece for Halloween Home Decor
Crafting your centerpiece is straightforward and enjoyable. You’ll need some basic tools like styrofoam, wire cutters, scissors, and hot glue. Begin by setting styrofoam inside the bucket, strategically place the twig sprays and, and use the eyeball picks for a finishing touch of flair.
Let me show you how to create your own DIY Frankenstein Halloween Centerpiece that is a cute not spooky decoration for Halloween. Mixing your spooky decorations with old and new gives you fun times spent crafting together now while reminiscing about the Halloweve of yester years. It’s a wonderful way to start a family tradition or simply enjoy some seasonal crafting magic.
Ingredients
Directions
- Start by finding cutting the styrofoam so it is nestled inside of the Green Frankenstein Bucket so that it sits nicely inside and glue down. I like to use both Gorilla Glue and Hot Glue to really secure it for both now and long term.
- Cut Black Garland Base into small sections and set your base, spreading for maximum coverage.
- Prep your picks by grabbing your Purple Green Orange Felt Ball Twig Sprays. Sseparating them into smaller picks. You can also twist the black chenille around your finger to create a fun effect.
- Trim your Glitter Eye Ball Picks and add to the stryofoam. Be sure to space them for the best visual display.
- Cut and prep the White Black Chenille Curly Stems add some dimension to them by curling with your fingers to really give them life.
- Stem back and look at your your centerpiece. Are thier bald or blank spaces? Fluff you black garland to fill and use the wires in your products from Keleas.com to really get the pieces where you want them.
- Grab one of your Glitter Curly Velvet Ball Picks and trim the stem down to a couple of inches. Fluff out your pick, and then place it to the left of your bow, tucking it behind the bow to have it peek out from behind it.
