How to Make a Christmas Wreath

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Mahalo expert Keltie Colleen shows you how to make a Christmas wreath.

Introduction
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If you want to know how to make your own holiday
wreath this Christmas, but don't have a clue as to where to start, this page will help you. It covers everything from the types of evergreen you can use to how to decorate your wreath to make a beautiful and festive Christmas decoration.

Christmas wreaths are a vibrant symbol of the holiday season. Although evergreen wreaths can be purchased almost anywhere, making your own helps ensure that your wreath is fresh and lasts throughout the season. In addition to evergreens, several other types of greenery can be used - this is where your own taste and creativity can come into play. The same is true for things you can use to decorate your constructed wreath; everything from pine cones from your own yard to nuts, berries, seed pods and bells can be added to your wreath. Christmas wreaths are an easy and inexpensive craft to make. Read on to learn how to make a Christmas wreath.

Equipment
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* There are a few tools that you will need to complete your wreath. Including:

Wire cuttersMarthaStewart.com: Wreaths 101Plastic or metal wreath frame (You can use an old wire hanger, but it will not provide you with as much support as a purchased frame.)Make-Stuff: Gift and Craft Projects: How to Make Wreaths for All Occasions Pruning shearsMarthaStewart.com: Wreath-Making KitGreen floral wireMarthaStewart.com: Wreath-Making KitGardening glovesMarthaStewart.com: Wreaths 101

Choosing Your Greenery
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* You have a lot of options regarding what greenery to use. Evergreen branches are traditionally used for Christmas wreaths. If you can't decide on one type of branch, feel free to
use a combination of different types.FamilyFun.com: Make Your Own Classic Holiday Wreath
* * Barberry:

Broad-leaved evergreen.Purdue University Cooperative Extension: Holiday Greens * * Boxwood:

Broad-leaved evergreen that has small leaves with a fine-texture.Purdue University Cooperative Extension: Holiday Greens Clemson University: Holiday Decorating With Fresh Greenery* * Firs:

Short, flat needles with a nice scent. Firs are tolerant of indoor conditions.Clemson University: Holiday Decorating With Fresh GreeneryFraser, balsam and douglas are good choices.Clemson University: Holiday Decorating With Fresh GreeneryPurdue University Cooperative Extension: Holiday Greens * * Hemlock: Small, flat needles.

Avoid using indoors because it drops needles quickly.Purdue University Cooperative Extension: Holiday Greens * * Holly:

Comes in both green and variegated colors; Broad-leaved evergreen.Clemson University: Holiday Decorating With Fresh GreeneryPurdue University Cooperative Extension: Holiday Greens * * Junipers:

Short, sticky, green or silver-blue needles with blue berries.Clemson University: Holiday Decorating With Fresh GreeneryRed cedar is a very good choice.Purdue University Cooperative Extension: Holiday Greens * * Magnolia:

Glossy, large, dark green leaves.Clemson University: Holiday Decorating With Fresh Greenery* * Mountain Laurel:

Broad-leaved evergreen best used outdoors.Clemson University: Holiday Decorating With Fresh Greenery* * Oregon Holly-Grape:

Broad-leaved evergreen.Purdue University Cooperative Extension: Holiday Greens * * Rhododendron:

Broad-leaved evergreen.Purdue University Cooperative Extension: Holiday Greens * * Spruce:

Short, sharp needles and stiff branches. Avoid using indoors because it drops needles quickly.Purdue University Cooperative Extension: Holiday Greens * * True Cedars: Short needles with good fragrance.

Spray cones with lacquer or acrylic to prevent pollen release.Clemson University: Holiday Decorating With Fresh Greenery* * Virginia Pine:

Short, coarse needles. Virginia Pines are known to last a long time.Clemson University: Holiday Decorating With Fresh Greenery* * White Pine:

Long, soft, bluish-green needles.Clemson University: Holiday Decorating With Fresh Greenery

Other greenery you can use:Clemson University: Holiday Decorating With Fresh GreeneryMoPlants Garden Guide: Holiday Gifts & Decorating Ideas

Arborvitae
Austrian Pine
Berry Vine
Birch
Bittersweet
Boxwood
California Pepper
Christmasberry
Eucalyptus
False Cypress

Heavenly Bamboo
Holly Fern...

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