‘Tis the season for starting to think about putting up your Christmas decorations. Whilst you might be able to find some stunning creations in shops, why not save the environment (and your pockets!) by making your own?
If you want some upcycling ideas using wire for your Christmas decorations, here are five ideas to get you started.
1. Tree Toppers
Who says that you have to stick with the traditional angel or fairy on top of the tree? By crafting your own tree topper, you can creatively invent whatever design you want to.
To create a tree topper, you can use wire to create a spiral where the topper will rest on the tree. For the outside of the topper, you can craft whichever character floats your boat! Why not go for a humorous twist on a Christmas film character, your favourite pet, or even a member of your family?!
2. Wire Bowls
In the festive season, why not craft some wire bowls to hold tinsel, baubles, or other decorations?
You can use high quality wire from providers like Ormiston Wire and thread it with beads, wind with tinsel or even encase in clay for a fun bowl design.
These wire bowls can also be used all year round, so don’t be shy about getting creative. You could even fill the space around the wire with epoxy or plaster for a more hardwearing multi-seasonal approach.
3. Wire Signs
If you’re a big fan of quotes and phrases, why not craft your own wire sign to hang in your home and share the festive joy?
Whether it’s “let it snow”, “jingle bells” or “merry christmas ya filthy animal” from Home Alone 2, you can choose your favourite festive quote and put a creative spin on it.
By using wire cutters, you can shape your length of wire into the phrase, and then decorate it by wrapping tinsel, fairy lights or spraying with different colours. The choices are endless, and will provide the ultimate decoration that you can put up time and time again each year.
4. Baubles
Whilst many favour a traditional theme for their Christmas trees, many others opt for custom or homemade decorations for the tree. By creating wire baubles, you create decorations that are durable and will last for many Christmases to come.
You can decorate your wire baubles with ribbons, sparkly tape, or tinsel for a festive effect. Whether you opt for stainless steel wire, or more flexible copper wire that can easily be twisted into shape, using wire can create some truly wonderful baubles for all the best Christmas trees around.
5. Christmas Wreaths
One of the most traditional decorations around, wreaths are renowned for their beauty. Whilst many households opt for fresh wreath designs, you can easily make your own that can be used in future years.
To make a Christmas wreath, you can use wire to create the structure and shape of the wreath, and intertwine it with fake leaves and seasonal flowers and plants like Christmas roses and holly.
If you want to browse inspiration for your own Christmas wreath, you can use websites like Pinterest to find creative ways to decorate your home this festive season.
Do you have any ideas for creating Christmas decor from wire? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
