How to Make a Christmas Grapevine Wreath

Christmas wreath on outside door.

There is something welcoming about a gorgeous Christmas wreath on the front door of a house. The problem is that the prices of premade wreaths at craft stores can be outrageous. Then there are craft shows, but they can be pricey as well. Plus there is nothing like having a decoration that is completely personalized so that it coordinates with all of your other Christmas decorations. If you shop for the extras when they are sale and use coupons for the other supplies, it can be affordable to make a unique Christmas wreath in your very own home.

Things You'll Need

• Grapevine wreath
• Hot glue gun with extra glue sticks
• Large working surface
• Christmas ribbon, at least 2 bolts
• Christmas ornaments, bells and other embellishments
• Artificial holly or other floral pieces from your local craft store
• Floral wire and ties
• Wire cutters

Instructions

1. Wrap the wreath with ribbon. Secure both ends of the ribbon with a small amount of glue. You can either simply wrap the outside of the wreath or wind the ribbon through some of the vines if they are loose enough.

2. Make a bow with matching or coordinating ribbon.

3. Arrange all the embellishments you picked out for this wreath as well as the bow you just made. Do not attach any of the pieces yet because you will want to try different arrangements until you decide what looks the best.

4. Attach the bow with floral wire by looping the wire through the back part of the bow and then wrap the wire around a few pieces of the grapevine pieces just like a twist tie.

5. Use the floral wire to attach any holly or other floral pieces. You might have to use wire cutters to remove the stems so they each sit nicely around the wreath. You could also use the stems to attach the floral pieces to the wreath if they are bendable.

6. 

   Use the floral wire to attach any embellishments that need to move freely, such as bells or ornaments.

7. Glue all other embellishments to the wreath.

8. Hold up the wreath to make sure all the pieces and components are secure and lay correctly. Use small dabs of glue to secure anything that is not sitting correctly or that appears loose.

Tips & Warnings

• Try to keep the embellishments in clusters of odd numbers, such as bells or ornaments, for the best aesthetic appeal. The size of the embellishments you pick out needs to be dependent on where the wreath will be displayed. If it is being hung on a front door and needs to be seen from the street, the pieces need to be larger than they would need to be if the wreath is going to be hung over a fire place.

• Only pick ribbon that has wire edges for both wrapping the wreath and making your bow. The wire will help the ribbon hold it's shape once you hang it. Plus the wire edges will allow you to reshape it when it gets smashed by the screen door or harsh wind.

References

• A Grapevine Christmas Wreath For Your Front Door
• Decorate Holiday Wreaths

Resources

• How to Make a Florist's Bow
• Floral Craft Products
• How to Make a Grapevine Wreath