How to Make a Country Christmas Wreath

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Homespun cloth, raffia ribbon and handmade ornaments are the trademarks of country Christmas decorating. A country Christmas wreath is the perfect finishing touch to your home, and it makes a thoughtful gift for family and friends. All you need to make a country Christmas wreath are simple decorations, wire and a hot glue gun. Read on to learn how to make a country Christmas wreath.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Evergreen wreath
Homespun cloth
Raffia
Hot glue gun
Cinnamon Sticks
Gingerbread cut outs
Dried orange and apple slices
Wire ties
wire

Step 1

Weave a length of homespun or raffia ribbon around a plain evergreen wreath. Trim off the excess ribbon and secure it in place on the back of the wreath with a dab of hot glue.
Step 2

Wrap small bundles of cinnamon sticks with raffia. Glue each bundle onto the wreath.
Step 3

Glue gingerbread men onto the wreath. You can embellish each gingerbread cookie with a tiny raffia or homespun bow, for more detail.
Step 4

Attach dried orange and apple slices to the wreath with hot glue.
Step 5

Insert sprigs of red or orange winter berries throughout the wreath for a dash of bold color.
Step 6

Add a homespun bow with wire tires.
Step 7

Fashion a hanger for the wreath with some wire. Simply secure the wire on either side of the back of the wreath with wire tires.

Tips & Warnings

Layer the decorations to give the wreath more visual interest. Tuck some of the fruit slices and gingerbread figures into the wreath, rather than piling them all onto the top.
Instead of a plain evergreen wreath you could use a sealed pretzel wreath or grapevine wreath as a base.

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