I’m not quite ready to share all our Christmas decorations yet – and the dark, rainy days lately are not cooperating for a nice photo shoot – so I thought I’d share this quick and easy little decoration I came up with using glittered wreath ornaments from the Dollar Store. Because, really? Who would guess looking at the photo above that the elegant greenery-wreath chair decorations were inspired by a trip to the Dollar Store? I know, it’s this kind of stuff that I just can’t help but share with you all (by the way – thanks so much for reading so I have an outlet for things like this!!).
In fact, it’s one of those things that’s actually maybe too easy. I always think, “should I even bother posting this? Is everyone gonna just be, like, duh?” But then I think, I like to see stuff like this – so maybe you all do, too. Not everything has to be complicated or over-the-top, right? So here we are – wanna know how you can have this look for $2 (the wreaths come 2 to a package – see, it gets even better!), plus some greenery, twine, and green floral wire?
Okay, here’s how to make Christmas wreath chair decorations:
- Buy as many glittered wreaths at the Dollar Store (whatever color you like) as you have chairs for. Do NOT stop by the candy aisle and grab bags of Chocolate Candy Cane Cups, since they will already be sold out (and if you are lucky enough for them not to be, DO buy them – they are shockingly good for a buck candy).
- Clip nicely shaped, flat, sprigs (fronds? branches?) from an evergreen of choice. The arborvitae I used seem to stay greener longer than our firs, laurel and pine, I’ve found. Sprigs of boxwood would also look nice.
- Find some jute twine or ribbon – whatever look you’re going for – and cut in equal lengths to be able to tie in a bow around your greenery and wreath. I cut my jute between 8-9″- because that’s all I had left. This is what holds the wreath and greenery together.
- Cut a small piece of floral wire and wrap it around the top of the greenery (behind the wreath), making a loop for hanging.
- Use a flat-head thumbtack to hang from the back of each chair: put through loop of wire and tack in place.
Do I think it’s worth $2 and about 10 minutes of my time? Oh, yeah – this is the kinda stuff I LOVE. 🙂
Are you using any Dollar Store items to decorate with?
Linking up with the Dollar Tree Christmas Party, Show & Tell, and Tuts & Tips party.
Cyndy Cook says
I love how you brought nature inside and being creative enough to us a dollar store find. Your whole kitchen is so warm and inviting!! LOVE . Happy Holidays.
Jami says
Thank you, Cyndy! Happy Holidays to you, too 🙂
AndiW says
Jami, almost feels like visiting when reading you and peeking over your shoulder at your latest creation! Heart-warming. ♥
Jami says
You are welcome any time, Andi, if you ever find your way down south! 🙂
M. says
Yes, Jami, I DO like to see these kinds of crafts. They inspire me. The look here is simple elegance. Thank your for sharing. Hav a pleasant evening.
Gayle says
Very cute, I love them. I always love things that are thrifty as well as beautiful.
Mary Ann says
I really like this chair idea… your crafts are so DOABLE! 🙂 I’m going to gather some tree branches out at our farm early next week, and finish decorating around here at the new house…. and this is
something even I can do! Thanks again!
Jami says
Thank you, Mary Ann – that’s my goal so it warms my heart to read this!
[email protected] says
Very nice. I really like the simple and natural approach that you offer. thanks.
Jami says
Thank you, Melynda!