Advent wreath alternative: The most beautiful ideas

Advent wreath alternative
The most beautiful ideas

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The Advent wreath is simply part of the Advent season and increases the anticipation for Christmas. It doesn’t always have to be the classic wreath of fir green and pillar candles: Here we have put together the most beautiful Advent wreath alternatives for you.

An Advent wreath at Christmas time has a long tradition: every Sunday in Advent a new light is lit. The Advent wreath is tied from fir branches in a very classic way, provided with candle holders, decorated and completed with four candles. But if you want to try a new interpretation, there are many alternatives available. From upcycling ideas to candle holders made of bottles to the Advent spiral – here we will show you the best ideas on how you can design your Advent wreath alternatively.

Note: For advent wreaths self-extinguishing candles / safe candles use. The candles contain a safety system in which the candle goes out in the lower area. This means that the wick cannot tip to the side or continue to burn downwards. Nevertheless, never leave candles burning unattended and if necessary have a fire blanket or water ready!

Advent wreath from nature

This alternative to the conventional Advent wreath is really finished in no time and is no less effective! The tree disc gives the Advent wreath a rustic flair and is particularly suitable for country-style furnishings. In addition to the tree disc, you also need eucalyptus leaves, candles, small decorative stars for decoration and if you want, a filigree chain made of wooden letter cubes can of course show the number of the candle.

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Advent wreath made from espresso cups

This idea is as simple as it is ingenious: Four espresso cups, plug-in compound, four tapered candles and a little moss – that’s all you need to compete with the conventional Advent wreath. The numbers can be painted on with stickers or a ceramic pen.

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Upcycling Advent wreath

Upcycling at its best! Here old bottles were sprayed with matt varnish, decorated with permanent markers in white and ultimately used as candlesticks. A black and white cord gives the bottles a playful look.

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Advent wreath made of screw jars

You always have screw jars at home: whether old jam jars or sauce jars. Wash them out thoroughly and use them for your DIY Advent wreath in a class of its own. Decorated with a few twigs and cords, tea lights make a wonderful addition. The only thing missing is a suitable space: For example, a tree grate, a pretty board or a bowl can be used here.

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Advent spiral as an alternative to the Advent wreath

An Advent spiral is a spiral that can be made from salt dough, wood, modeling clay or clay. There are 24 hollows in the spiral, in which nuts, glass stones, marbles or candles can be inserted / placed every day. You can easily do it yourself by z. B. Form a spiral out of salt dough and then press in hollows with balls or candles: Note: When drying, the Advent spiral becomes a little smaller, so make sure to press in the hollows a little larger / wider. You can then use moistened fingers to smooth the surface of the salt dough before letting it dry.

Attention: If you want to put 24 small candles in the Advent spiral, you have to make a larger spiral with a little space between the hollows, otherwise the candles will be too narrow and melt each other. You should also be careful: salt dough burns! So never leave the candles burning unattended and use self-extinguishing candles.

Tip: Here you can find out how you can make salt dough yourself.

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Looking for more beautiful craft ideas for the Christmas season? Here we show you how you can make an advent calendar yourself. Here are simple instructions for orange decorations for Christmas and here you can see how you can make a Froebel star.

Brigitte

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