It’s very hard to draw the line between Halloween and Christmas. When does one end and the other begin? Does the Christmas fever take over strictly at 00:00 AM? Is Christmas defined with the onset of the Christmas cheer? It’s hard to know. The Christmas season is synonymous with joy, reflection, and tradition which wraps us in a festive embrace. It’s time to decorate your house and go all out. Get your fairy lights, Christmas trees, ornaments, stockings, and gifts ready. And don’t forget the Christmas wreath.
Christmas Wreaths and Its Significance
Christmas is all about symbolism. Whether it is Santa Claus or the Christmas tree, the festival is embellished with rich symbolic meaning and a richer history. Christmas wreaths are in themselves a symbol of hope portraying the merry season. The wreaths are often circular representing eternity and the circle of love, joy, and hope. The foliage is a symbol of life and renewal even while the planet hibernates. There is a sprinkle of red berries symbolizing the immortal blood of Christ. Christmas wreaths are often hung on the doors to invite the Holy Spirit in.
Why and How To Make A Christmas Wreath With Cardboard
There are several Christmas wreath options in the market. However, those are not sustainable. Making Christmas wreaths out of paper and cardboard is an alternative; an eco-friendly solution. These recyclable materials can help reduce the carbon footprint and keep Christmas green. (not the Grinch Green though). With this guide on how to make a Christmas wreath with cardboard, you will unleash your creativity and can personalize the colours, designs, and themes.
Items You Will Need
Before you begin, make sure that you have the following items at hand.
- Cardboard
- Multi-coloured Papers
- Foam Papers/ Glitter Papers
- Glue (Lots of it!)
- Acrylic Paint and Paint Brush
- Ribbons and small decorations
How To Make A Paper Christmas Wreath Step By Step
To make a Christmas wreath with cardboard and paper follow the given steps.
- Prepare Your Base: From the cardboard sheet, cut out a circular ring. Punch out two small holes with scissors to hand it with a string.
- Don’t Leaf the Work: Using either normal multicoloured paper, newspaper, or designed papers, trace leaves and cut them all out. Stick one tip of the paper leaf with glue or a stapler. This will make the leaf curl up. Repeat the process with all the leaves.
- Stick-It: Stick the leaves onto the cardboard ring. You can choose to align the leaves in a singular direction to create a circular motion or create a cascading effect by pointing them in different directions, only to join later.
- Glitter and Sparkle: Make other decorations, perhaps some red berries. Add those along with other small decorations (such as a pine cone).
- It’s A Wrap: Tie up the Christmas wreath with a ribbon. Hang it on your front door or inside your house. It will fill the house with absolute joy.
More Ideas on How To Make A Christmas Wreath With Cardboard
There are numerous ways to create beautiful Christmas wreaths using paper and cardboard. Let us discuss some of them.
Classic Paper Ring Wreath
Fold a green paper in half. Create a margin and trace lines parallel to the width. Cut them. Unfold the paper and glue the opposite sides to get a tube. Now join the ends of the two sides to create a ring. Add in the red berries, bows, and other small decorations.
Newspaper Wreath
Cut the newspaper into several rectangles and form them into cones. You may paint them or leave them as is. Now stick them on your cardboard base.
Cardboard Roll Wreath
Take cardboard rolls from paper towels or toilet paper. Cut them into numerous rings. Paint them and stick them together.
Accordion Fan Wreath
Take the paper and fold it into an accordion. Staple the accordion at one tip. Glue them onto the cardboard base.
Accordion Ring Wreath
Make an accordion from the coloured paper. Glue the ends of the paper to form a ring. Now assemble several accordion rings onto the cardboard.
Rose Wreath
Make a rose out of paper and glue them onto the cardboard base. Go a mile extra and wrap the wreath with a strong jute yarn. This will give you a vintage vibe.
Pom Pom Wreaths
Make several pom poms with any yarn that you can find. Glue them onto the cardboard base to make a Christmas-themed wreath.
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