How to Make a Beaded Wreath Ornament

Beaded wreath ornaments can be simple, like these, or extremely complex if you prefer.

Handmade beaded wreath ornaments are easy to make and will be treasured for generations. You can create an entire set in under 30 minutes. Use clear or translucent beads so that the lights from your Christmas tree will sparkle though the ornament, making it shine and dance when the tree is lit.

Things You'll Need

• Transparent green beads
• Transparent red beads
• Iridescent white or clear beads
• Chenille pipe cleaners
• Scissors
• Thin red ribbon
• Gold cord

Instructions

1. Bend one end of the pipe cleaner. This will prevent the beads from falling off the stem as you string them.

2. 

   Fill all but the last half inch of the pipe cleaner with beads. You can create a pattern or just string them randomly. String them so that you cannot see any of the pipe cleaner between the beads.

3. Bend the pipe cleaner so that it forms a circle. At this point, you will see your wreath take shape. Unbend the bent end and twist the two ends together so that the circle holds.

4. Tie a loop of gold string around the middle of the open area of the pipe cleaner. This will be the hanger for the ornament.

5. Tie a bow around the open area of the pipe cleaner. Use the thin red ribbon. You can give your bow short or long tails, and it can be as simple or as elaborate as you wish.

Tips & Warnings

• Use eyelet lace in-between the beads to make a frillier version of this wreath.