Handmade wreaths from
Victor, Montana can give you lasting joy even after the holidays are over. With
a little inspiration, time and creativity, you can upcycle your favorite
centerpiece, door swag, garland or wreath into something you can enjoy over the
remaining winter months; additionally, your preserved boughs from 2016 can kick
off your holiday decorating next year. Here are a few ideas that can help you
make the most out of your beloved decorations and carry some of your holidays
with you throughout the year…read on!
A Little Wax Goes A Long
Way
Your favorite handmade
wreath can provide some beautiful additions for a very special candle that you
can make yourself. By snipping off some of the nicest boughs and decorations,
you can use one of two methods to create a brand new item to enjoy in your
home. Most local craft stores sell DIY candle making supplies, such as candle
molds, wax, mason jars and wicks; if you cannot find these supplies locally in
Victor, Montana, you can shop for these base materials online. To make these
special commemorative candles out of your wreaths, door swags or holiday
centerpieces, position the portions you wish to preserve and have snipped off
as you pour the wax according to the instructions on the DIY candle kit you
choose to use. Small portions of your 2016 holiday celebration will be forever
contained within these candles to give you a boost year round.
You can also preserve
branches and press them into the heated outer layer of wax on a premade candle.
While this will give a more prominent effect, the branches may not keep as well
and will not be safe to burn.
Glycerin + Handmade
Wreaths = DIY Decorative Soaps
Another great idea to
preserve your favorite pieces of your holiday centerpiece or handmade wreath is
to make decorative soaps that can be used now or saved aside to put out for
guests next year. Your favorite craft store should have the materials, such as
molds and glycerin to create beautiful decorative soaps with a touch of your
2016 holiday encased inside. Since the glycerin is clear, your snippets will
stand out nicely and can even be layered into the bars of soap you craft for a
three-dimensional remembrance of your holiday season.
Wearable Holiday Memories
You can create a pendant
to wear out of your favorite handmade wreath or holiday centerpiece with just a
few basic craft tools. Basic resin jewelry molds can accommodate snippets from
your decorations and, much like the aforementioned upcycling crafts, can
preserve these pieces in clear resin. Check out some kits online or at your
local craft store to learn more about this simple way to make wearable art out
of your upcycled wreaths. Be sure to add creative touches, such as extra beads,
charms, small bells and chains to your piece for a statement necklace or charm
bracelet to keep your holidays alive year-round.
For more information
about handmade wreaths in Victor MT, call 1-866-642-3618 or select the provided
link.
