Time goes by really quickly! Every year, before the end of the year, we think about how the last 12 months were for us and what exactly we achieved during this time. We hope this year’s recap is positive for you! Then you’ll be in a great mood to celebrate the upcoming holidays with friends and family. Have you already decorated your own four walls for Christmas or haven’t had the time to do so yet? No problem! We have some quick ideas for you to make beautiful Christmas arrangements yourself. You don’t need a lot of time or money to make these yourself. Last minute Christmas arrangements are quick to make, especially if you bring your creativity and imagination into play. We would like to explain below what exactly you need for a Christmas arrangement and how to proceed with this DIY project. Stay with us if you want to make something nice for the party yourself!
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Use natural materials when making your own last minute Christmas arrangements project
Since nature is the greatest artist, we can also completely rely on her skills when it comes to the DIY project of making Christmas arrangements. While taking a walk in the park or in the nearby forest, everyone can find something nice for their festive arrangement. You can definitely find something interesting for your craft project in your own garden. For example, collect pine cones, rose hips and mistletoe, some pine greens and/or moss. Depending on your wishes, you can also set aside some dried apples or lemon slices at home and then integrate them into your Christmas arrangement. The dried fruits spread a pleasant scent that is typical of Christmas. We will briefly list below what materials you will need for last minute Christmas arrangements:
Christmas arrangements made from natural materials always look beautiful!
On the Sunday before Christmas, light all four candles!
Necessary materials and tools:
1 to 2 candles, a bowl or a nice (perhaps old) tray, floral foam, the natural materials that you have already collected in the garden or forest, 1 Christmas ball, small stars or a small Christmas figure (e.g. small deer, gnome, dwarf or Fir). Depending on your preference, you can use artificial snow for your creative ideas. In addition, a small set of garden scissors, a hot glue gun and craft wire or wire are necessary tools for crafting that are always useful.
Our tip: It is recommended that you have all materials handy before you get started. Your DIY project may be subject to change depending on the materials you have prepared for it.
Combine the natural materials when arranging with two white candles and a star!
How to do it!
- Place the floral foam in the bottom of the bowl or on the tray and place at least one candle in there. Depending on your wishes, you can make your Christmas arrangement with two or three candles. If you decide on four candles, then it will be an Advent arrangement or even an Advent wreath. You can also find tips for making your own Advent wreath on our website, for example here.
- Now back to making your own Christmas arrangements! To cover up the floral foam, place some greenery or moss on top. To keep the moss fresh for a long time, it is good to spray it with water from time to time.
- Then distribute the remaining decoration on the green background of the arrangement. Here you have a lot of scope to express your creative thinking. Consider asymmetrically designed Christmas arrangements look more beautiful! Show what you can do when designing!
Do you want to make an Advent wreath yourself or just a Christmas arrangement?
More tips and ideas for making your own Christmas arrangements
- Instead of a beautiful bowl or tray, you can use a pretty pot or simply a large glass and arrange the Christmas arrangements in it. The step-by-step instructions are the same. You first put the candle in the empty container, then add moss and pine greenery and decorate with festive decorative elements as desired.
- Avoid evergreen branches or leaves of poisonous plants. For example, yew is beautiful but poisonous! If you have small children or pets, it is better to use other greens. Also consider that some trees are protected, so it’s better not to touch them!
Be subtle when arranging!
- Last but not least! Decide whether you want a candle or stick candle in your Christmas arrangement or go for an electric candle. Then it can shine longer and spread the magic of the festival in your home.
We wish you success with your DIY project of making your own Christmas arrangements and hope our tips and ideas will help you. Have a Merry Christmas!
An arrangement in a glass can be made really attractive with fairy lights!
An excellent idea for anyone who likes luxurious Christmas decorations!
Merry Christmas everyone!
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