Easy Holiday Wreath Hacks
Create a unique wreath starting with a frame made from upcycled materials. Learn more about these easy holiday wreath hacks in this video by Better Homes and Gardens:
1. Laundry Basket Wreath Hack:
- Cut the top off a dollar store laundry basket.
- Set the top of the basket top-side up.
- Layer in seeded eucalyptus and weave in baby eucalyptus. Repeat for several layers.
- Wrap wire around eucalyptus.
- Remove wreath from basket top.
- Add additional wire to stabilize.
- Add wire hanger.
- Trim and fill as needed.
2. Cardboard Wreath Hack:
- Use nail and wire to trace a circle on cardboard. Repeat with a smaller diameter. Cut out the cardboard ring.
- Repeat the first step and create a second cardboard ring.
- Line up the two rings with corrugation in opposite directions. Glue together.
- Mark and punch holes.
- Wire frame together.
- Add hanging wire.
- Add pine garland to wire.
- Add lamb’s ears, pine cones, berries and ornaments, arranging before gluing.
- Use hot glue to secure embellishments.
3. Pool Noodle Tinsel Wreath:
- Bend a pool noodle into a circle.
- Cut ends at an angle and tape together.
- Create a hanger with floral wire.
- Attach tinsel with hot glue.
- Wrap tinsel around noodle.
- Add ornaments.