1 Affordable Wreath, 5 Easy Ways

Looking for easy wreath decorating ideas? Find out five easy ways to decorate one affordable Christmas wreath. Save on storage and cost with these versatile, easy Christmas wreath ideas!

Looking for easy wreath decorating ideas?  Find out five easy ways to decorate one affordable Christmas wreath.  Save on storage and cost with these versatile, easy Christmas wreath ideas! #christmaswreath

I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is later this week! The Christmas season is practically upon us, and I’ve been thinking a lot about economizing – both in space and cost – as I try to create a new look for the holidays in my home this year.

So to start, I pulled out one of my super affordable wreaths. It probably cost $5.99 several years ago, and it is the most basic wire frame with cheap fake greenery attached. It’s fine, but as a stand alone, it’s a little flat.

But it doesn’t have to stay that way! 😉

How to decorate a basic Christmas wreath:

And for those of you who prefer to see things written down…

Affordable, easy Christmas wreath decorating ideas:

insert fresh greens into a cheap wreath to great a gorgeous, expensive look (and click for 4 other easy, affordable wreath ideas!) #christmaswreath

1. “the natural”
Use fresh greens (clipped from your yard or collected wherever Christmas trees are sold). Insert into the wreath at an angle in a circular fashion and secure with floral wire.
tip: use a spray bottle to mist the fresh greens every 2-3 days

insert pine cones into a cheap wreath to great a gorgeous, expensive look (and click for 4 other easy, affordable wreath ideas!) #christmaswreath

2. “the rustic”
Stuff pine cones into the greenery of the wreath.
tip: if hanging wreath in a high traffic area, secure pine cones with floral wire

insert a few ornaments into a cheap wreath to great a gorgeous, expensive look (and click for 4 other easy, affordable wreath ideas!) #christmaswreath

3. “the glamorous”
Hang round ornaments on the wreath; secure by bending the hook into the frame.
tip: use a few ornaments from your tree each year to create a coordinated look no matter what tree style you choose

tie a plaid scarf onto a cheap wreath to great a gorgeous, expensive look (and click for 4 other easy, affordable wreath ideas!) #christmaswreath

4. “the fashionable”
Tie a scarf around the bottom of the wreath. Hide the not behind the wreath and allow the ends to hang down.
tip: if hanging outside, check your local thrift store or use a fabric scrap (spare your designers scarves)

wrap a pretty ribbon onto a cheap wreath to great a gorgeous, expensive look (and click for 4 other easy, affordable wreath ideas!) #christmaswreath

5. “the skinny”
Smoosh (technical term 😉 ) one side of the wreath and wrap a ribbon around it several times. Secure with a bow and leave a long portion hanging.
tip: use a stiff ribbon capable of holding its shape and the wreath in place

Now be sure to pin it for next year so you can change up your look!

Easy wreath decorating ideas!  Find out five easy ways to decorate one affordable Christmas wreath and tips to make it perfect.  Save on storage and cost with these versatile, easy Christmas wreath ideas! #christmaswreath

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