Early this week, I showed you my holiday-themed green and red kitchen. I also showed you a wreath I made especially for this year. When I worked with Tree Classics this holiday season, they let me pick out some things I wanted to try. I asked them to send me a huge box of red and green break-proof Christmas ornaments to use for this wreath. To be honest, I only used half of the container. It went a long way, since it holds 100 ornaments. Of course, you can use whatever ornaments you have on hand. It’s fun to mix up the colors!.
I haven’t used my glue gun in a long time, but this wreath turned out great with it. I showed you years ago an ornament wreath I made out of an old wire hanger and glass ornaments. This isn’t a new idea, though; a lot of other people have done the same thing. But, this time I think it’s even better using the hot glue gun. Everything is pretty stable on this wreath now and I can store it and use it later.
I used this old grapevine wreath to make a magnolia leaf wreath. The leaves were getting so dry that I had to get rid of them, so I snapped them off and had a wreath that was ready to be decorated again.
I poured out my ornaments and grouped the colors together. I made sure to alternate the colors and textures all around the wreath as I moved along.
I began with the outside and hot-glued my way around the wreath, holding each ornament in place until the glue was dry enough to let go. It took some time because hot glue needs time to cool down, and while it does that, the ornaments can move if you’re not careful.
I finally got the outer layer complete and ready to tackle the next layer. This one went a little faster because the ends weren’t just hanging there; they had something to rest on, which were the ones that were already there. You want to hide the end hangers as much as possible.
When I got inside, there were a few spaces where I couldn’t fit another ornament. So, I went through my bins of red and green ornaments and chose some medium-sized and small ornaments to fill in the gaps.
I had some fun ornaments in the shape of gift boxes, stars, and bulbs that I liked adding. The little pieces really finished it off and filled in the gaps. I LOVE how it turned out! I’ll definitely be saving this wreath to use again.
I got the ribbon at Michaels and made the bow myself. It looked like a good place to hang this little “Better Not Pout” sign I’ve had for a long time. It adds a lot of fun festive spirit to my red and green kitchen. You could definitely make this in any color combination and it would l look great.
The classic red and green color combo never fails to evoke the spirit of Christmas. When translated into festive wreaths and garlands, these traditional holiday hues lend cheer and warmth to front doors, mantels, stair railings and more.
If you’re looking to deck your home in timeless red and green this Christmas, read on for inspiration We’ve rounded up 22 gorgeous ways to incorporate this beloved color scheme into wreaths, swags, and garlands using plants, ornaments, ribbons and other decorative touches
Traditional Red and Green Christmas Wreaths
These classic wreaths and garlands showcase red and green in traditional, natural ways using floral picks, fresh greenery and pinecones:
1. Frasier Fir Wreath with Holly Berries and Pinecones
A full, lush Frasier fir wreath forms the base for this gorgeous traditional look. Red holly berries and clusters of pinecones nestled throughout provide pops of festive color. Simply hang with a big red velvet bow.
2. Mixed Evergreen Wreath with Red Berries
For an organic feel, hand-gather an assortment of fragrant evergreen boughs like pine, cedar and fir. Wire them into a fluffy wreath shape. Tuck in sprigs of red berries for holiday flair.
3. Magnolia Leaf Wreath with Pinecones
Lush magnolia leaves make a beautiful natural wreath, with their dark green topsides and rustic brown undersides. Glue or wire Pinecones and red berries for embellishment.
4. Simple Cedar Garland
Sometimes simple is best. A garland made of fresh cedar boughs alone has an elegant woodsy look with a delicious, Christmas tree-like fragrance.
5. Mixed Greenery Swag with Red Berries and Poinsettias
Create a full, welcoming swag for over doors and mantels by wiring together an assortment of fresh greenery. Incorporate red through poinsettia blooms and clusters of berries.
Decorative Red and Green Christmas Wreaths
Take the colors up a notch by incorporating ribbons, ornaments, and other decorative materials:
6. Patriotic Red, White & Green Christmas Wreath
Play up the red and green theme with a patriotic wreath featuring red and white striped ribbon and mini star ornaments A big plaid bow finishes it off
7. Rustic Red Buffalo Check Wreath
Give your front door a cozy cabin vibe with a rustic wreath covered in red buffalo check fabric and accented with faux green eucalyptus sprigs, pinecones and a mini wooden truck.
8. Ornament and Ribbon Wreath
Turn colorful Christmas ball ornaments into the main attraction by wiring them to a plain grapevine base. Weave in red and green ribbons for accent.
9. Sparkling Crystal and Bead Wreath
For glamorous holiday style, densely adorn a styrofoam wreath form with an assortment of red and green beads, crystals and sequins. The shimmer will dazzle.
10. Red Felt Ball Wreath
Get crafty with hundreds of little red felt balls wired to a wreath base. Add green felt holly leaves and berries throughout for contrast.
11. Geometric Ribbon Wreath
Make a modern statement by crisscrossing strips of wide red and green grosgrain ribbon on a circular foam form. The bold geometric pattern pops.
12. Rustic Twig Wreath with Checks and Truck
Give a grapevine twig wreath rustic Christmas flair using red buffalo check ribbon and a mini green wooden truck ornament. Simple and charming.
13. Red Pom Pom Wreath
Fuzzy red yarn pom poms make a fun, tactile wreath perfect for a kids’ room or playroom. Accent with green pom poms, jingle bells and a big plaid bow.
14. Felt Holly Leaf Wreath with Berries
Hand cut an assortment of holly leaves from red, green and white felt. Hot glue to a wreath form, fluffing as you go. Finish with white yarn berries.
15. Red Truck and Tree Christmas Wreath
Nostalgic vibes abound in this rustic wreath featuring a red wooden truck ornament loaded down with a mini Christmas tree. Green burlap ribbon and pinecones complete the look.
Creative Red and Green Christmas Wreath Ideas
Think outside the box and let your creativity shine with these unique red and green wreath and garland designs:
16. Pom Pom Garland
Get playful with a fun pom pom garland to dress up a stair railing or top a mantel. Make pom poms in red, green and white using yarn or felt. String them along wire.
17. Paint Chip Wreath
Upcycle paint chips from the hardware store into a vibrant modern wreath. Cut or punch out circles from red and green sample cards. Overlap and glue to a foam base.
18. Wine Cork Wreath
Put those leftover wine corks to use by wiring them to a wreath form in red and white. Adhere small clusters of green artificial eucalyptus sprigs for accent.
19. Red Light Bulb Wreath
Make your door shine bright with a wreath lined in twinkling red mini light bulbs. Shape wire into a base and string on the lights. Accent with green garland.
20. Fabric Scrap Wreath
Raid your fabric stash for red and green scraps. Cut or tear into leaf shapes. Layer and stitch together with a needle and thread or hot glue them to a base.
21. Book Page Wreath
Upcycle old books by cutting pages into leaf shapes. Layer red and green pages in an overlapping design and decoupage to a styrofoam ring.
22. Red Dress Wreath
Give new life to a red party dress headed for the donation pile. Cut into leaf shapes and stitch to a wreath form. Accent with green leaves cut from a second dress.
With a little imagination, the possibilities for red and green wreaths are endless. Whatever materials you have on hand can likely be transformed into a festive and personalized holiday display.
So unleash your inner craftsman and get ready to spread big doses of Christmas cheer this year with gorgeous wreaths and garlands in timeless red and green. Your entryway, mantel and holiday table will shine brighter than ever before!
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Can you make a Christmas wreath with red berries?
Bring timeless style to your outdoor Christmas decorations with this easy wreath idea. Use our simple instructions below to make DIY evergreen Christmas wreaths with magnolia leaves, jingle bells, and red berries. Ruby red berries are traditional evergreen decor, but faux magnolia leaves add a hint of farmhouse flair.
How do you decorate a Christmas wreath?
Once dry, hot glue the paper circles onto an 8-inch foam circle at various angles. Play with patterns and prints to give your wreath pops of holiday color and cheer. This leather wreath is minimalist without being Grinch-like and ideal for homes with modern decor. If modern isn’t your style, try wrapping the hoops in yarn or ribbon.
What are the best Christmas wreaths?
When it comes to Christmas wreaths, you can never go wrong with a classic grapevine style. This traditional red and white wreath is stepped up a notch with festive red cardinals. The ticking fabric oversized bow makes quite the statement! Got some of those vintage Christmas bulbs lying around? Make a wreath!
How do you make a Christmas wreath without screaming?
Create a white and gold wreath with faux flowers, berries, and leaves to create a seasonal wreath that doesn’t scream Christmas. A Beautiful Mess made this DIY wreath using artificial white flowers and berries, and spray-painted faux leaves gold for a gilded effect.
What colors go well with a Christmas wreath?
Layer shades of green to add dimension to your holiday wreath with a range of greenery. Designer Annie Sloan enhanced this natural Scandi-style wreath by hanging it on a pale mint green wall and tying it up with a delicate raspberry-colored velvet ribbon for a twist on traditional Christmas colors.
What is an evergreen Christmas wreath made of?
This timeless evergreen Christmas wreath is made from everything we most strongly associate with the season, including bright pops of red and green and even jingle bells. Plus, it will last you for years to come. The best part? We made it ourselves by starting with an inexpensive faux evergreen wreath!