Christmas wreaths can be made from almost anything, but the most classic version is the wreath made of fresh fir branches. Making a Christmas wreath is quite simple and, last but not least, it is cheap: you only need a frame and a few branches. Once the fresh wreaths are crafted, they can be decorated with various items – natural materials like pine cones, berries, flowers, fruits and for even more festive look you can combine natural materials with a wide variety of ribbons, Christmas ornaments, paper cuts and the list goes on and on. Fresh Christmas wreaths have one great advantage to all other types – they have the true scent of Christmas. If you want that marvelous holiday fragrance to float in the air of your home, a fresh wreath is a must.
Mesh wreaths provide the opportunity for a lush decor with a really luxury look. Deco mesh is a colorful, bendable ribbon made from a mesh-like fabric. It is very flexible and an essential material to create colorful Christmas wreath designs. There are many ways to use deco mesh for Christmas wreaths, and each design can be personalized in accordance with the personal taste of the homeowner. Mesh wreaths can be very rich and embellished with glittering ornaments, cones, silk ribbons, bows and artificial flowers. Deco mesh wreaths can be in the traditional holiday colors – red and green but if your decor features another color palette – the color options can be matched with the overall decor and you can have a white mesh wreath or combine blue and white, rich purple and gold or merry white and red. The advantage of mesh wreaths is the fact that they are weather resistant and last much longer than fresh wreaths.
Burlap wreaths have a special rustic charm. Burlap itself is a simple cloth, rough and very strong, because it is made from thick yarn fibers, jute, etc. You may see the burlap wreaths in the category of artificial Christmas wreath designs, but burlap is a natural material and you will achieve the effect of a warm country style in your holiday decoration. In addition – burlap wreaths are becoming more and more popular exactly for the nostalgic vintage beauty and homey accent. You can buy a pre-made one at a store or make your own personalized one which will impress your friends, family and neighbors. A burlap wreath can be decorated with almost anything – holiday cookies, candy canes, glued Christmas balls, cones, buttons, colorful ribbons – do not be afraid to experiment!
