These wreaths are SO easy and inexpensive to make.
All you'll need is a wire coat hanger, a glue gun, Christmas garland swag,
and some ornaments (cocktail is optional).
I found most of my ornaments at the Dollar Store. A handful of the larger red ones were given to me by my mom a few years ago. For the ornaments, you'll want to use a variety of sizes, textures, and colors. I used around 50 ornaments to complete this project.
The collage below is a step-by-step guide of how to create your own ornament wreath.
How to Make a Christmas Ornament Wreath With a Wire Hanger
I know what you're thinking: "Oh great, another Christmas ornament wreath tutorial," BUT my tutorial comes with a twist! I made my wreath one-handed. That's right, a glue gun in one hand and a cocktail in the other. Hazardous, perhaps, but my point is if you prefer your projects to be rather quick and effortless...so much so that you can slam down a shot of tequila while working on it, then read on my friend...
Approximately $9.00 and 30 minutes later and I've got myself a pretty and festive holiday wreath! Now go grab your glue gun (and a bottle of wine).
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Mary Goese Findlayon Sep 15, 2018Great idea for all of my old Christmas ornaments!
Alice4 days agoI have a lot of old ornaments. I really need to do this. The only problem is, I threw way all my old wire hangers !!!
Have a question about this project?
How do u string the bulbs ? & how do u get the hanger wrapped after u place the bulbs, to hang it ??
You string the hanger through the tops of the ornaments. At the bottom of the post there's a "see more" link that will show you additional info
How did you connect the wire after the balls are on? The wire is not easy to manipulate.
Wow! That's some strong hangers!
Do you string each bulb onto the wire,or just the base amount, then glue the others to the ones already there?
Gluing the caps on is practical. And gluing exactly where the balls touch each other is, also. I think I could line up the balls in a spiral design. To have the wreath end up flat makes sense to me for my storm door and kitchen wall. Thank you. ☺️