Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Nordic Wreath

Hands down one of my favorite Christmas images on Pinterest is a simple Nordic wire wreath with a candle. 
You can see it and my Christmas board here.
I wondered if I could make one myself for our Nordic inspired Christmas.
I thought about using a hanger but soon realized that there was not any way I would be able to get a perfect circle.
I saw this wreath at Hobby Lobby.


It's two perfect circles and those pine branches are perfect for a Nordic wreath. This type of wreath is typically used with mesh or ribbon. 
The two circles only needed to be clipped apart. 
Easier said, than done.
I tried everything and couldn't get them apart.
I tried
wire cutters
tin snips
sawsall
hacksaw.
Nothing! 
Bill would have to come to the rescue and he did but even he said these were hard to snip apart.


I moved the pine branches to the bottom and reattached them with wire.
The candle holder is made by twisting the wire around the candle. 



A simple black gingham bow finished it off.






I promise you that this will probably be the only time that this candle is lit. 
The gingham ribbon slipped over and almost hit the flame.
I couldn't put the camera down fast enough. 


It sure is cute though!
Katie 
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5 comments :

  1. I was just going to say how cute it is even though there was a little (almost problem), but you beat me to it. I do love it though and I'm positive I've got the one on Pinterest on my board too. I have french doors between the parlor and the sitting room just like yours. The wreath is a perfect fit for them. Your tree looks beautiful peeking through..Happy Wednesday..Judy

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  2. I just saw those wreaths at Hobby Lobby the other day! I love how you converted it into a Nordic style wreath. Too bad that they don't sell battery operated tapers like they do with the pillar candles.

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  3. Sweet! Do they make battery candles that would work in your wreath?

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  4. So pretty!! LOVE that 3rd photo from the bottom!!

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