Friday, November 15, 2013

DIY Christmas Wreath

During the holidays last year, my husband was looking at the outside of our house and thought it needed something. At first, he couldn't pinpoint what exactly it was (we already have Christmas lights on the roof lines) but he knew something could be added. It took a few weeks of thinking, and he finally decided it would be nice if we had a large wreath between our two family room windows (our family room is above the garage, and we have 2 windows, with approximately 5' of space between).



do it yourself lighted christmas wreath


He looked and looked, but just couldn't find anything the right size. So, he decided that he would make one himself.  He and Mr. J went out shopping for all the supplies they would need, and they set to work.

What you need:
  • 2 lengths of electrical plastic conduit
  • couplings to hold pipe together
  • 2 strands of garland
  • berries, pine cones and other embellishments you like
  • heat gun
  • something to hold things together (hubby used coloured tie straps)
  • strand of Christmas lights (if you want the wreath lit)
  • bow

What to do:
  • Using your heat gun, heat the pipe so that you can mold it into a circle (do this with both pieces, different sizes so one fits inside the other) **this stage is hot, wear work gloves
  • When the pipe has cooled enough for your to handle it, wrap the garland strands around each circle
  • Use green or black tie straps to attach the circles together (smaller one inside the large one)
  • Use tie straps (or glue gun) to attach embellishments as you like
  • Wrap lights around 
  • Attach Bow to bottom (or top)
Find the perfect spot and hang the wreath!  Depending on the size you need, you may only need one length of pipe. Because we wanted such a large wreath, we definitely needed both pieces.


15 comments:

  1. This is beautiful! I love making christmas wreaths! Thanks for sharing

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  2. What a lovely wreath. Thanks for the DIY step-by-step!

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    1. Thank you Craig - I think he did an awesome job!

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  3. You made that??? WOW, it looks store bought. It's so pretty!

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    1. Hubby made it! He can be quite crafty sometimes

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  4. I have zero crafting skills, but if I did, this is one thing I would make for sure, its beautiful!

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    1. Yeah, I am not super crafty or creative either....that's hubby's domain

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  5. What a beautiful wreath! I have never had one up in my house. Maybe I should get brave and make my own.

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  6. i love wreathes. wish i had the skill or patience to make them. you guys did a great job!

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  7. That is a beautiful wreath. Maybe I'll attempt this project.

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  8. there IS NOTHING MORE SATISFING THEN DISPLAYING SOMETHING YOU HAVE MADE YOURSELF

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