How to make a Christmas ball ornament wreath
To make a Christmas ball ornament wreath can be fun and an activity in which the whole family can participate.
Christmas wreaths symbolize strength of life as well as signs of victory and to hang a festive homemade wreath on the front door is the most welcoming symbol of the season. A Christmas ball ornament wreath will not only be less costly than one bought at a store but also deeply satisfying. The fact that a plain wreath can be turned into a work of art with very little effort is an added advantage. Here are some handy hints to help you spin your own magic with Christmas ball ornaments.
A few Handy tips
- To begin, buy a simple unadorned wrath at the neighborhood dollar store or craft store. They are also available in bigger stores as well as online. Suit yourself. You could also buy some plain wire instead and wound it into a circle to represent the wreath frame.
- Next, decide what color scheme you are going to use on your wreath to embellish it. The traditional Christmas colors are green and red but you can get adventurous and use whatever you think looks cool together. Just remember to keep it bright and cheerful.
- You can buy the Christmas ball ornaments at the local craft store as well as raid your child’s craft stock for ribbons, bows, baubles and other ornaments that you think will add extra life to the wreath. Second hand shops are also good places to buy such trinkets.
- Stick the ornamentations using a glue gun and be creative with your design. Include the children and other family members in the final creation and give your imagination a free rein.
- Weave a ribbon around the wreath or the wire frame and tie it into the shape of a bow at the bottom. Attach a bow to the top and the bottom of the wreath along with some Christmas flowers.
- Attach the Christmas balls to the wreath using the glue gun.
Do’s
- Instead of throwing away old Christmas ball ornaments that may be cracked or chipped on one side, use them for the wreath.
Don’ts
- Do not use hot glue with children around. Use a standard tube of glue or white adhesive instead