Winter Accents: A Fur Wreath Arrangement, an Advent Calendar, and Blue-Toned Wreaths
I made this fur wreath using decorations I already had tucked away in my Christmas box. Over the years, I’ve gathered quite a collection of holiday décor, all carefully sorted and stored. This decorative wreath was created with what I already had — and that’s often when the most charming creations happen.
This decoration is simple to put together, using items you love and already own. See the instructions below for how to make your own. After the holidays, the entire wreath or its individual components can easily be stored away for next year.
What you need
1 wreath made of either twigs or floral moss, about 30cm in diameter
1, depending on the wreath size, 12cm x 1.5m or longer synthetic fur ribbon. The ribbon is available either in a well-stocked fabric store, in a craft store, or online. Alternatively, you can also use a luxurious satin ribbon.
About 12 smaller different pine cones
Small Christmas balls: here there are 4 copper-colored and 5 blue balls
1 blue pillar candle
Pins
Wooden board or plate as drip protection
Wrapping the wreath
Wrap the fur ribbon around the wreath and secure the end with pins.
Place the candle in the middle.
Add the pine cones and balls to taste.
Here’s another bowl that comes together in no time. The fir branches are cuttings from the Christmas tree, and the small ornaments are from the same collection as the blue and copper ones.
It’s snowing. The coziest place is at home, and watching the city transform into a winter wonderland.
A wreath makes a lovely pre-Christmas gift for someone who seems to have everything or whose taste is hard to satisfy.
Advent Calendar
Like previous years, we once again had an Advent calendar with activities to share.
The 2021 Advent calendar was crafted using a plotter. The envelopes are dark blue, while the cards are a rich dark beige that almost resembles gold. They were tied together with a delicate gold ribbon, creating a beautiful color contrast.
The folded cards with inserts are attached to a ribbon using small clothespins. For decoration, I added tiny golden baubles, pine branches, and glittering stars.
If you like to get an activity Advent Calendar to share with friends or family, check out my Etsy shop.
A Christmas Wreath
And finally, there’s an asymmetrically decorated Christmas wreath in a winter blue hues.
2022
