Christmas is just around the corner and, like every year, there is great excitement among young and old. Decorating the house for the holidays is inevitable. Some people spend a lot of money on Christmas decorations, but you can save money and give yourself the joy of making the decorations yourself. We'll show you some ideas on how to make Christmas decorations with branches and twigs.
What are the best types of conifers to use for homemade Christmas decorations from natural materials at home? Try these ideas with juniper, fir, pine and your house will definitely look festive and smell fresh. And homemade decorations can be so much fun!
What are the most popular types of Christmas decorations and what meaning does each tree carry?
- juniperis one of the most popular types because it looks delicate and smells wonderful. The essential oils in juniper berries contain substances known as monoterpenes, including limonene, camphor and beta-pinene. Because of its strong aroma, juniper has had spiritual significance since ancient times and also has medicinal properties.
- DieKieferis commonly associated with long life, even immortality. The pine tree is a symbol of rebirth, renewal and a bright future.
- Thuja, derived from the Latin word “thya,” meaning “tree of life,” was also previously used in sacred rituals because the wood gives off a distinctive, pleasant scent when burned. The tree is also known for the medicinal properties of thuja oil.
- DieFichteis an equally popular species. The waxy coating on the needles helps the evergreen trees conserve water during the very cold winters. This means the branches last a long time when used as decoration.
Christmas decoration with branches and twigs: garland made of juniper branches
Making garlands is not an exact science! And if you follow these tips, your house will soon smell like a Christmas wonderland. You can use juniper or thuja, the result will satisfy you, because both types are suitable for decoration.
What you need:
- A large work table
- Freshly cut periwinkle (20 to 30 branches for a 6-foot garland)
- Pine cones, juniper berry branches, wheat grasses, etc.
- Leaf bag
- Garden scissors / loppers
- Spitzzange
- Green floral wire
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- String (for hanging)
- Hammer and nails (for hanging)
How to make your own Christmas decorations from twigs and branches:
- It is important to decide in advance where the garland will be placed. It looks different draped around the front door than hanging on a mantel or wreath. Consider this before designing your piece.
- Use wire cutters or scissors to cut the wire into pieces. Start with a flexible branch, such as: B. a white pine or a tree of life, which you can easily shape into the desired shape.
- Determine the desired length and connect the branches with floral wire, intertwining them together. Wrap tightly two or three times at each point.
- Once the base is secure,you can use the garlandSpice it up with decorative elements (pine cones, juniper berries, etc.).
- Drape your garland on a flat surface such as a mantel, console, etc. If you are hanging the garland over a door, use a piece of string that you attach to a nail and then tie in place.
Make your own star out of branches as a Christmas decoration
Thiscute ornamentsare easy to make and you only need a few materials. Children would love to help make the stars out of twigs. Here you can use branches of your choice, as long as they look pretty and are not crooked or damaged.
Materials required:
- at least five small branches
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Bindfad
Instructions: How to make a star out of twigs:
- Take 2 branches and cross them, placing one branch over the other. Connect the branches together with floral wire or rubber bands. To do this, you will need to wrap the wire/ribbon around and under both branches until they feel firmly joined together.
- Attach the third branch, making sure it is on top and the branches are connected together. Carefully braid the third branch so that it lies under the branch on the other side.
- Attach the fourth branch, making sure it is at the tip. The final branch connects to the other side of Branch 4 and then snakes over and then under to reach the connection point of Branch 2.
- Use the string to carefully wrap around all the “connected” points, and for better strength you can use hot glue.
Child-sized Christmas tree with branches
If your child wants a tree but you don't have room for the classic fir, branches will make him happy, especiallyif you like cute decorationsuse that are specifically made for or with children.
Let your imagination run wild, use colorful bows, homemade tree toys, pine cones, dried fruits - anything that brings joy to the children and you to make the small Christmas tree fresh and colorful and bring a cheerful atmosphere into your home.
You can also hang the fir branches on the walls and decorate them with beautiful ornaments. This way you can bring the fresh scents of the forest into your home. The festive mood will definitely be there. You can also create a mini Christmas tree on the table and enjoy the Christmas flair with family and friends.
Pine branches for cute Christmas decorations at home
AnotherIdea for a table decorationwith pine branches makes a pretty centerpiece. Gather some pine branches and cut all the branches to the same height. Then plant the cut branches on floral foam bricks for fresh flowers. Use a waterproof container.
Put up candles and enjoy your Christmas meals in this romantic and fragrant atmosphere. You can also place this Christmas decoration in a pot in front of your door to create a welcoming effect.
