11 Wreaths to Make this Easter | Hobbycraft UK (2024)

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How do you make an easy Easter wreath? ›

Wrap a 1m length of pompom ribbon around the willow wreath, securing with floristry wire at each end. Repeat the process with the forsythia garland, again securing with wire. Cut small sprigs of gypsophila and insert the stalks evenly around wreath. Take a length of Easter ribbon and fold it in half to form a loop.

Prepare flowers by pulling apart Artificial spray and cutting each sprig using wire cutters. Begin placing the sprigs into the Rattan wreath, weaving them through to the back and securing by wrapping around the tangles of the grapevine.

Together, the circular shape and the evergreen material make the wreath a representation of eternal life. It is also a representation of faith, as Christians in Europe often placed a candle on the wreath during Advent to symbolize the light that Jesus brought into the world.

Cut each little cluster of flowers and greenery off of its bunch, leaving at least a couple of inches of the wire stem. Arrange the greenery on the wreath, layering the two different kinds. Begin with the boxwood and added the second. When you are happy, tuck the wire stem into the wreath and secure it with hot glue.

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Weave together bendy branches or twigs like hazel, willow and ivy (variegated or plain).

All you need is florist wire to secure branches together, pruners and wire snips. If the plant material is very bendy, such as weeping blue atlas cedar, just wire overlapping branches together in one long, 6-to-8-foot strand and then coil it into a circle and wire the layers to hold its wreath shape.

Place a single pine bough at an angle on your wreath form. Twist some floral wire around the bough and part of the form to secure it tightly. Place another pine bough at an angle, overlapping the bottom part of the first bough. Secure it tightly to the form with the wire.

What does the Bible say about a wreath? ›

Similarly, in the Bible, crowns of wreaths are mentioned as a reward for those who persevered in their faith and remained faithful to God's teachings. The honor bestowed upon individuals through wreaths is a reminder of the blessings and rewards that await those who walk faithfully in the path of righteousness.

The wreath and candles are full of symbolism tied to the Christmas season. The wreath itself, which is made of various evergreens, signifies continuous life. The circle of the wreath, which has no beginning or end, symbolizes the eternity of God, the immortality of the soul, and the everlasting life we find in Christ.

A tradition is that each week represents 1,000 years – (representing) the 4,000 years from Adam and Eve until the birth of the Savior. “Three candles are purple and one is rose. The purple candles symbolize the prayer, penance and preparatory sacrifices and good works undertaken at this time.

All you need is florist wire to secure branches together, pruners and wire snips. If the plant material is very bendy, such as weeping blue atlas cedar, just wire overlapping branches together in one long, 6-to-8-foot strand and then coil it into a circle and wire the layers to hold its wreath shape.

Start with a chocolate Easter bunny, then add the recipients favorite candy, a few small toys, or even inexpensive jewelry. For older kids we love to fill a few eggs with money (think small bills!), drop in a few $5 gift cards (especially if it's a teenage easter basket), or even some sample-size toiletries.