The first idea is to weave pieces of thuja around a styrofoam ring with an abundant amount of wire, and then decorate it with different coloured wools. The idea to use wool in Christmas arrangements is a German one, and I have to say I like it a lot! Here is the result:
And I'm writing about Christmas wreaths again, although I guess that the basic idea will apply to any other kind of a wreath-shaped arrangement. This time I'd like to show you that a wreath does not have to be made on a basis from evergreen pine twigs, and does not have to be entirely green - and it still can look Christmas-y ;-) The first idea is to weave pieces of thuja around a styrofoam ring with an abundant amount of wire, and then decorate it with different coloured wools. The idea to use wool in Christmas arrangements is a German one, and I have to say I like it a lot! Here is the result: The other idea - very easy to make, but definitely less soft-looking than the previous wooly one - is a wreath made on a rattan base. I actually did use a bit of wool to make it more cozy - I circled the tea-lights with it. Simple, durable, elegant - will also make for a perfect gift!
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