10 Welcoming Christmas Wreaths

Create a warm and festive welcome with one of these beautiful wreaths. (You'd be surprised at how easy they are to make!)

Colonial Christmas
Colonial Christmas
Give your holiday a colonial feel by embellishing your wreath with colorful fresh or dried natural materials. Plants such as holly, magnolia, mistletoe, pine, ivy, and fir were common in the 18th century. Use them as a base for a more authentic look and then build with cinnamon sticks, lemons, dried artichokes and pomegranates.

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Magnolia Wreath
Magnolia Wreath
Magnolia wreaths have a sophisticated, Southern look, and they don't shed messy needles like pine versions. Try handing your wreath with strips of fabric or with pretty grosgrain ribbon.

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Natural-Glitzy Combo
Natural-Glitzy Combo
Layer a natural grapevine wreath with a glitzy ornament one and tie with a colorful ribbon. It's a simple way to achieve a unique look.

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Simple Boxwood
Simple Boxwood
Small boxwood wreaths are good for the indoors. Hang with removable adhesive hooks on the front of built-in shelves for added flair.

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Pinecone Wreath
Pinecone Wreath
Position large pinecones, with the tips facing outward, in a tight ring around a grapevine wreath, and then attach the cones with florist wire. Nestle pieces of garland and smaller pinecones between the large cones to hide empty spots and create a lush look. Hang the wreath with wide satin ribbon, and add a bow for a pop of color.

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Cranberry Wreath
Cranberry Wreath
To dress up a plain Christmas wreath and to add contrast, wrap your wreath with a cranberry chain and ribbon.

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Punch of Color
Punch of Color
Add color to a doorway with a simple berry wreath. If you opt for a dried or faux version, you can reuse it year after year.

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Acorn Wreath
Acorn Wreath
Collect small acorns, nuts, and other items from your yard and attach them to a wreath form that is wrapped in chocolate brown ribbon. Glue the wreath to a bed of magnolia leaves. Use an elegant bow to attach it to your door, windows, or even the back of your dining room chairs for a festive touch.

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Chile Weather
Chile Weather
Spice up your decor with wreaths made out of bright, ornamental chiles. Use a single color of chiles for a more modern, monochromatic look, or mix up the colors for added drama.

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Beyond Greenery
Beyond Greenery
Don't throw away those small scraps of paper left over after you've wrapped all the gifts! Turn them into a wreath. Loosely roll up each piece and use a dot of hot glue to secure it. Apply hot glue to each roll and attach to a round cardboard base, working your way around until the cardboard is covered. Hang with ribbon.

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