Christmas Wreaths for Any Decor

By: H. Iacobacci-Miller

Photos: Courtesy of Jo-Ann Stores and H. Iacobacci-Miller

Christmas wreaths are a great way to spruce up your front door during the holidays. You can find grapevine wreaths or traditional green wreaths at nearly any craft store. We've all seen the evergreen wreaths with the red bows or jingle bells.

With little effort, those plain or traditional wreaths can become works of art showing individual personality and creativity. Even the most "un-crafty" person can put together a beautiful holiday wreath to match any home decor style from rustic, country charm to elegant victorian and everything in between.

The supply list for wreath making is generally the same. You'll need your wreath, either grapevine or evergreen. Wire cutters are good to have on hand when using floral stems or floral wire. A hot glue gun is essential along with ribbon or tulle and your choice of baubles or bells, flowers or leaves or any other accessory you desire.

Joann.com is a great source for how-to's on a variety of wreath styles. It's a great place to find inspiration for creating your own holiday wreaths. I know I found some ideas that helped me create, not only a white and gold poinsettia wreath, but poinsettia wreaths for candles as well. See my Christmas Candle Wreaths for details.

I have put together a showing of a variety of wreaths that I hope will help to get your creative juices flowing. For complete step-by-steps on a specific wreath, check out the Projects area at Joann.com