November 28, 2021 is the first Sunday of Advent. This means you only have two days left to quickly make an Advent wreath. What could be nicer than lighting the first Advent candle, especially if it is oneHomemade version of the Advent wreathacts? Here we have put together some of the most beautiful ideas for last-minute Advent wreaths 2021 that you can conjure up in a few minutes. To do this, you will need simple things that you already have at home or can find in the park.
Empty preserving jars are wonderful for a wide variety of upcycling projects. This usually makes lanterns, vases,Snow globesand even made makeup brush holders. To oneMaking a last minute Advent wreath, fill the glasses with hazelnuts and walnuts and put a stick candle in the middle of each. With a beautiful ribbon around the glass neck, the decoration looks complete. By the way, the numbers from 1 to 4 are very easydraw with a chalk marker.
For a consistent look, it's best to useglasses of the same size. But it's not a bad thing if you combine glasses of different sizes. Simply use an element that visually connects them, such as the same candles, bows or filling material.
Make your own Advent wreath with tea lights
Instead of the usual stick and pillar candles you can alsosimple tea lightsUse for your last minute Advent wreath. To make the tea lights stand a little higher and make it easier to light, fill each glass halfway with white decorative sand or artificial snow.
Decorate each glass candle holder differently
Do you have four totally different glass vessels? No problem. You just have to choose a specific style for decoration and bet on similar materials. To create a rustic look, jute, nuts,dried orange slices,Wooden slices, moss and cinnamon sticks are ideal.
Advent wreath for outside
Would you like to take your Advent wreath outside to the balcony or terrace? Then it is best to use taller screw-top jars. This reduces the risk of fire and protects the candle flame from the wind. Don't forget that the candle needs oxygen to burn. So you either have to unscrew the lid first or make a few holes in it.
Upcycling idea with empty baby bottles
Baby bottles take up little space and look really cute! They can be filled quickly and are therefore ideal forMaking Advent calendars. To keep the candles straight, use a few sprigs of greenery that you stick close together all around the glass.
Glass bottles as candle holders for stick candles
Just like glasses, bottles are very versatile. Did you know that glass bottles can easily be used as candle holders? Wash them well and remove the tag. You can leave the bottles empty or fill them with winter finds, such as anise stars, pine branches or red berries.
Water creates beautiful optical effects
If you fill the bottles with water, the decorations inside will look even more impressive. Make sure you have placed the candles securely in the neck of the bottle so that they cannot fall while burning.
The candles should be firmly in the neck of the bottle
If the neck of the bottle is too big for your candles, use some moss as a filling material. Optionally, you can stamp labels with numbers and tie them around the neck of the bottle with jute twine.
Black, red and white are a particularly elegant combination
If you have different bottles, such as whiskey, liqueur and wine bottles, you can use color to create a visual connection. Paint all the bottles with black paint and let them dry. It's best to apply a second coat so that the bottles are truly opaque. Once the black paint has dried, decorate the necks of the bottles with red woolen thread and a green twig.
Make a quick Advent wreath with tin cans
Food cans can also be reused in many different ways. The shiny surface of the metal reflects the light from the candles, creating sparkling effects. As an accent, you can attach a red satin ribbon and other small decorations.
Advent wreath with upside down wine glasses
An Advent wreath like this is super quick to make and also super cheap. You probably already have everything you need at home: wine glasses, tea lights and small Christmas tree baubles. Aniseed, angel hair and small pine cones are also suitable for filling the glasses. The best thing about it is that there are numerous design options – both in terms of color and when arranging the glasses.
Tea and coffee cups as candle holders
You can conjure up a cup Advent wreath yourself in a flash! You can either raid your kitchen cupboard or pick out some new, pretty coffee mugs. If you choose colorful patterned cups, it's best to use white candles. And vice versa: colored candles look better with white cups.
If you would like to use fresh twigs for your Advent wreath, you can use floral foam to keep them fresher for longer. Use a knife to carve the foam to the desired size and fill the cups with it so that it fits tightly into them. Fill a bowl with water and let the foam absorb itself and sink into the container. Use the knife to cut a hole in the floral foam and then insert the candle into it.
If your cups are lower, you can also try the following idea
Quick Advent wreath in a muffin tin
Last but not least comes an unusual idea: candles and natural treasures arranged in a muffin tin as an Advent wreath. To make the metal baking pan look more Christmassy, it is painted with gold paint and embellished with a pearl necklace.
