The first Advent is in three weeks. Now is the right timebeautiful Advent arrangementto bind. If you want a creative arrangement this year, use dried flowers. From puristic to extravagant: the Advent wreath made of dried flowers can be designed in any way you like. That's why homemade Advent decorations are one of the Christmas trends for 2021.
Advent wreath made of dried flowers with gold accents
Tying an Advent wreath made of dried flowers is an easy task. However, there are a few things you should keep in mind:
1. Dried flowers, grasses and tree branches with fruit capsules usually have brittle stems. So you should handle it carefully.
2. The dried flowers can tolerate heat and low humidity well. Therefore they are ideal forChristmas decorations for homesuitable. However, rain, wind and snow quickly destroy them.
3. Fresh flowers are often attached with floral wire, dried flowers are usually glued with special glue.
4. You can also dry flowers and grass yourself. However, if they are not treated with special care products, they will fade quickly. The dried flowers that you see at florists are usually recolored.
Below we offer you some ideas on how you can make an Advent wreath yourself from dried flowers.
Make your own Advent wreath from dried flowers: DIY instructions
For the Advent wreath made of dried flowers you need the following materials:
- Four white LED stick candles, 40 cm high with holder (candle picks)
- a straw wreath as a base
- Dried flowers of your choice
- Gold paint (preferably metallic spray)
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- Packaging cardboard or newspaper to line the work surface
- Flower scissors
Craft instructions:
1. Spread the dried flowers on the work surface and try different combinations.
2. If necessary, shorten the stems of the plants with secateurs. Sort out individual flowers and grasses and dye them gold.
3. Take several dried flowers and tie them together into a small, 10 cm long bouquet. Make sure that the grasses, flowers and twigs have stems of different lengths.
4. Continue until all the dried flowers are tied into bouquets.
5. Then tie the bouquets around the straw wreath so that it is completely covered with flowers. Make sure that the respective binding points are invisible.
6. Attach the holder for the LED candles. The dried flowers and the straw wreath are highly flammable, so never use real candles. Even the LED candles should not be left lit without supervision.
Modern Advent wreath made of dried flowers
With a candle ring you can also make the traditional Christmas decoration modern. You need the following materials:
- Four LED stick candles, 60 cm high
- a candle ring in metallic color
- Dried flowers of your choice
- Special glue for metal
Craft instructions:
1. First attach the candles. Then shorten the stems of the dried flowers to 10 cm.
2. Glue the dried flowers onto the candle ring. You can experiment with heights, colors and volumes.
Make an Advent wreath from fresh and dried flowers: eucalyptus as an accent
The combination of fresh and dried flowers is guaranteed to attract guests' attention. Our tip: fresh eucalyptus branches can replace the fir green. The eucalyptus leaves not only look very beautiful, but also exude a gentle, slightly spicy scent. To make the arrangement stand out better, you can place the four candles in the middle of the Advent wreath.
Advent wreath made of dried flowers in beige
Alternatively, you can take the Advent wreath with youdried hydrangea flowersbeautify. They fade over time, but also look attractive when slightly yellowed or white. A wreath like this brings vintage romance into your home. Simple white taper candles go well with this.
Skillfully combine the elements for the Christmas wreath
The choice of dried flowers plays a crucial role in the final result. Choose candles in an accent color and tie individual flowers and grasses that echo that color.
Advent arrangements made of dried flowers with candles
Alternatively, you can opt for a colorful arrangement. If natural materials play the main role, then you should opt for candles that are as simple as possible. When choosing candles, make sure that they match the size of the Advent wreath.
Advent wreath made of dried flowers without candles
In recent years, modern Advent wreaths without candles have become very popular. The wreath is arranged in a tray and plaster “candle” statues are also placed right next to it. The arrangement combines tradition and modernity and reinterprets the classic concept for a Christmas wreath.
Make your own Christmas wreath from dried flowers
A Christmas wreath in ombré colors, with pink accents or a self-dried flower wreath with four pillar candles in the middle - this year extravagance is very important. Let your imagination run wild and make creative and unusual Advent wreaths. From pink to azure blue: flower shops have a large selection of colored flowers, grasses and fruit capsules.
Make your own Advent arrangements in ombré colors
Modern Advent wreath in pink
Golden candles and dried hydrangeas in pink and purple
