Traditionally, the Advent wreath is made with fir green and decorated with red candles. Do you find the design boring and want to try something different this year? Then choose a modern Advent wreath without a fir tree. We give you different ideas for Advent arrangements made from different materials.
Making an Advent wreath without a fir tree: an overview of the variations
Would you like to surprise family and friends with a special wreath this year? Then you can recreate one of the next ideas. There are numerous materials with which you can make an extraordinary wreath. For example eucalyptus. The plant emits a wonderful scent and is very long-lasting - the wreath stays fresh for up to three weeks.
Eucalyptus can beboth with dried flowers(and blue thistles), as well as with other herbs and scented plants such as chamomile or gypsophila. Exotic flowers such as orchids also look good with eucalyptus branches. You can use a wicker wreath for the base of the wreath. Simply wrap the eucalyptus branches around the willow wreath and secure with wire.
Make your own wreath out of balls
Another modern alternative to the classic pine green is the Advent wreath with balls. You don't have to be a crafting expert to make oneto create a festive arrangement. Choose a suitable candle holder, preferably made of metal, gold or copper. Combine it with red stick candles and several Christmas baubles in red, gold and white.
In principle, this is enough to create an effective, modern decoration. Perfect for the minimalist apartment. The modern Advent wreath looks good on the windowsill as well as on the festive table. And it has another decisive advantage: it lasts until Christmas without any problems.
Make an Advent wreath without a fir tree: variant with moss and cones
Take a ceramic bowl and fill it with nutrient-poor soil with an acidic pH. Plant moss and decorate it with cones of different sizes and shapes. Insert four stick candles into the substrate. Water the moss regularly to keep it green and place it in a sunny spot in the room. The plant likes it cool, moist and dark. Combine it by embellishing it with pine cones and dried flowers.
Minimalist design with paper decoration
An Advent wreath in a puristic style: This is the best way to describe the next idea. Take plain white taper candles and place them in a porcelain candle holder. To do this, arrange several decorative porcelain figures. Decorate with homemade origami paper flowers. Number the candles by writing the respective candle number on brown cardboard labels. To prevent the design from looking too sterile and boring, you can arrange individual pine branches or moss between the candles.
Wreath made of dried flowers for a nostalgic touch
Hardly any other idea exudes as much romance as decorating with dried flowers. Whether from your own garden or the floristry shop, the dried flowers bring a touch of nostalgia into your own four walls. An Advent wreath with dried hydrangeas, moss and phalaris is guaranteed to be an eye-catcher on the festive table. Tone-on-tone taper candles with the colors of the wreath go well with this. The dried flowers last a very long time if they are not exposed to direct light.On the window bank the flowers become brittle and fade quickly. The wreath can stay on the dining table where it is sunny all winter long. Important: Dried flowers are often treated with chemicals that are highly flammable. Therefore, you should only use LED candles. Never leave burning candles and LED candles unattended, otherwise there is a risk of fire.
Unusual ideas in accent colors
If you want an unusual design, then you can rely on an Advent wreath made of barbed wire plants. Its branches bring the so-called frosty effect. You can also choose different colored dry grasses. Or display succulents effectively. Experiment with colors – purple, green or blue add accents and will compliment the modern interior.
In contrast to the classic Advent wreath, in which several elements are combined in a festive ensemble, the modern version usually consists of 1 - 2 materials. The Advent candle holder plays a crucial role in the final result. Because it provides the framework, the basis for creative designs. You can wrap fresh eucalyptus branches around the candle holder; they will release their fresh aroma. The leaves also look particularly attractive when they slowly turn wine-red. You can also decorate with Christmas balls. Choose balls that coordinate in color. This is the only way the ensemble creates a harmonious overall picture. Of course you can also use other materials. For purists, moss is the main material. It has a visual impact and can be planted or dried as desired. On the other hand, the wreath looks romantic when it is made from dried flowers. Hydrangeas, roses or exotic orchid flowers – everyone can choose what they like most.
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