A happy November to all! I hope you’ve all taken out your sweaters and winter clothes. The first thing that comes to my mind after I put all the Halloween decor away is how to decorate for Christmas. You may say it’s too early, but in fact, it is just the right time to start thinking about Christmas. In our home it is a grand affair, not just a tree, so planning has to be done in advance. Done by me, that is, because no one else will bother with all this stuff.
So let’s kick the Christmas planning off with a tutorial on How to Make a Christmas Wreath with Metallic Accents.
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I usually start to get ideas while walking the store aisles. Did you know they had Christmas trees up at Costco from late September?
Last week, I went on a trip to Michael’s and came up with my color scheme for this year. I wanted something that would shine in front of that blue cloudy wall I recently painted. This year I’ve decided to let the super neutrals and metallics do the talking.
What I Used:
- A faux pine wreath
- Pine cones
- mini wood stars
- Metallic paint in brown and pearl white
- Ribbon
- Vintage sculpture of a harp playing cherub (similar)
- Glue
My wreath already had the pine cones glued on from last year’s project. You can see my pup’s paw on the upper right hand side of the photo. He likes to watch my crafting.
The miniature wood stars were purchased at Michael’s.
Metallic paints, in brown and white pearl.
And this little beauty. I found it in the basement. I guess my dad was holding onto it for reasons unknown. I took it without a clear idea of where I would use it. It looked a bit tacky in that burnt gold. And it had a chip on the elbow! But I figured I could try to paint it.
The How To:
I painted the little starts with the two metallic colors.
And then it was time to add some ribbon to the mix! I bought this at a yard sale years ago and still have lots left over.
The ribbon was wrapped around the wreath.
And the little wooden stars were glued onto the ribbon.
Below is a better look at that brown metallic color. It looks so pretty next to the pine cones.
The pearl white color also looks great.
I painted the cherub using the pearl white. It looks almost silver in the photo.
The original gold shows through just a little. It looks so much better now.
I painted the harp with the metallic brown and lightly brushed the curls. Now tell me, for an up-cycle doesn’t it look great?
For such a cutie it sure weights a lot! I am actually worried that if I hang it up it might not stay!
Now for the decision. Do I hang the wreath without the cherub?
Or with the cherub?
And that kicks off the Christmas season at my house with my tutorial on how to make a Christmas wreath with metallic accents!
Have you started thinking about your Christmas decor yet? What will be your theme this year? And with the cherub or without?
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That’s awfully pretty, Mary. I start to think about Christmas once my sale is over (next week, yikes!) but nothing goes up till the day after Thanksgiving (although I am slowly moving things to their “wintering” spots and putting Christmas things upstairs so I can get right on it! I’m glad we have the extra week this year.
It’s good to be back!
What type of sale are you having Jeanie? I have to start planning early for Christmas. Years ago before I became a blogger I would just put up whatever I had, but now in the States I am starting from scratch and that means being able to pick and choose decorations from so many great stores. So now there is the planning stage. And each week I add something.
Love your wreath Mary. It’s so classy and green and silver always looks so stunning together. It must be so much fun having a Dad that saves odd bits that you can repurpose.
Michelle I just grabbed that little cherub as an afterthought. Never expected it to be the center of attention!
Love all things metallic and glittery for Christmas, this is great!
Lori Jo – 50 With Flair
Thanks Lori Jo. And it is an easy way to ease into the holidays.
Such a cute idea to mix metals in a wreath for Christmas. I’m planning a bit of cool-toned sparkle for my Christmas table this year and I really think metal accents make your holiday decor shine.
I think for now we are going to tone down all that red and green and take a calmer road! I think they would look great on a table.
With, definitely with that adorable cherub! Love the pretty metallic accents and how you added the metallic painted wood stars to the ribbon, Mary. I’m with you on it not being too early to start thinking about decorating for the holidays! Pinned 🙂
He is a treasure Marie. I have no idea how many years he spend in that basement. But I sure am glad I unearthed him. The more I blog the more I see how important it is to plan ahead. Especially since there are so many great stores out there with fantastic ideas!
Love the wreath Mary with the metallic colors, and the cherub is adorable. Hope you can hang him with the wreath they look so pretty together.
I really do need to get started on Christmas and stop dragging my feet.
Linda there is nothing like having a blog to kick you into high gear for the holidays. I’ve already threatened to take out the Christmas tree but the kids are horrified! Haha!!
I find it hard to put up the decorations until after Thanksgiving but I have started making thing. The wreath is lovely. I really like it with the cherub. But it would be a shame if it fell and broke. What did you decide to do?
It’s never too early to plan for Christmas! Honestly, most often I start to think about it late August already, lol! And then now is the time to finally start crafting and decorating!! And a wreath is the perfect kick off. Love the green and metallics in yours Mary, the wooden starts look lovely painted!!
Great job Mary!!
Pinning. 🙂
Love how creative your get, Mary! Silver is always a fave of mine for the holidays!
Turned out so lovely! Love the metallic accents.
Maria
Mary, your wreath is beautiful!! I love how you’ve piece every detail together, just wow!!
Hey Mary. Christmas is definitely the perfect time to showcase all things shiny and shimmery.
I’m not sure I can choose between the with or without the cherub. I’m sure you’ll make the right choice.
Mary, this is simply beautiful! I love the silver, added pine cones, and just everything about it. Great job!
Mary, this is a fabulous way to kick off the holiday season!
Oh I adore that pretty wreath! Oh sweet friend…I need to start now with Christmas decor! Girl, the older I get the longer it takes me to do things. I used to wait until after Thanksgiving to get started but I have decided NOT THIS YEAR! I am going to take a few extra days off from work and get my tree up and begin before Thanksgiving. And truthfully….I LOVE THE CHRISTMAS DECOR! It makes me happy. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
So clever Mary! Love the angel in the middle!
This turned out beautifully. I like it with or without the angel. You could have it with one year and without the next!
Your Christmas wreath is beautiful! I will be featuring it tomorrow at Merry Monday. Hope to see you at the party!
This turned out so well, Mary! I love the idea of using neutrals and metallics for the holidays. Sounds like a fun color scheme! I also love using things that I have laying around the house to create something lovely. Great job!
You know how much I love metallic colors! Your wreath is gorgeous and now I remembered that I have also some little things I can use them on a Christmas wreath. Thank you for the idea Mary 🙂