How To Make An Inexpensive Christmas Wreath

With the crunch of Christmas snow and that of the Christmas budget, it's sometimes good to know ways of decorating less expensively for the holidays. Wreaths look so festive on doors and in windows, but can sometimes cost dearly. This article is a simple 'how to' that will save dollars and yet allow you to add holiday cheer to your home.

All you will need is a wire coat hanger and a box of sandwich bags, or you can even use a collection of white, plastic shopping bags. You will also need a pair of scissors.

To begin, bend the lower portion of the hanger into a circle, leaving the hook as is, if you'd like to use it to hang your wreath. It may be disguised with a bold bow of colored ribbon as a finishing touch, but should you not want such an effect, you may be able to bend the hook behind the wreath for a more obscure hanger. The other option is to remove the hook entirely with wire cutters.

Next, cut a plastic sandwich bag along the outer edges so it will open and lie flat. Cut the bag crosswise, into strips an inch or two wide - they needn't be exact - then simply tie them in the center on the hanger allowing the two ends of the plastic strip to remain free. Continue cutting and tying strips to the hanger, being sure to push them closely together on the wire. As your work progresses, you will begin to see a fluffy, plastic wreath appear before your eyes.

The plain wreath may be attractive as is, but you may wish to attach small ornaments for a bit of interest and color. If the latter is true, let your imagination work for you. You may tie colored, wrapped candies onto your wreath at little cost, for example, or other found objects around your home. No matter your choice, the wreath will be an original reflection of it's creator adding a personal touch to your Christmas decor.