Easter Wreaths

Cometh the spring and jolliest celebration of the Easter begins. This holiday, people love to welcome guests into their houses to share their joys and jubilation. One of the greatest ways to open your doors to your near and dear ones is to decorate your front door with a beautifully arranged wreath. To make them, may not look as wonderfully easy as it actually is. Easter is one of the most divine festival of the Christians across the world as it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after he was crucified. Easter bunnies are innately entwined with the Easter celebrations, as its associations dates back to the festival of spring Goddess Eastra or Ostra who was believed to be personified as a rabbit. Since, the origins of Easter has links to the spring season and its deity, it's no wonder that wreaths are made in order to reminisce the floral and pastoral beauty around us.

Wreath Ideas for Easter

Along with wreaths and bunnies, another symbol of Easter is the Easter egg which represents the fertility of spring. These are decorated with varied colors and adorned to enhance the festivity and remind us of the folklores associated with it. Since wreaths are one of the must have things in Easter, therefore you have to take some trouble and make handcrafted wreaths yourself. Even though artificial or plastic wreaths are available in the market, it is a tribute to the spring and resurrection of Jesus, anything less than real flowers or your own creation shouldn't suffice.

How to Make a Bunny Easter Wreath

If you have kids at home or little guests are coming to your house for dinner, then welcoming them with a bunny Easter wreath would be fun since they are simply going to love you for it. It is a hassle-free and fun project to accomplish at home with your family members.

Materials Needed

• Wire coat hanger
• Upholstery thread
• Ribbon
• Scissors
• Netting
• Needle
• Bunnies

Procedure
First of all, cut out the netting fabric in 8 x 24 inch strips. Bend the wire coat hanger in the shape of a circle. Cover the wire coat with the fabric with a cut netting strip and then, stitch it up with needle and thread. Repeat that with every strip you have cut until you get a nice and thick wreath. Now, tie a red ribbon (it can be any color of your choice) into a bow on the wreath. Once you are done with this, pin up cute bunny dolls on to wreath. Your wreath is ready!

How to Make a Floral Easter Wreath

All good things in life are free or so they say. If it's not so, do not fret as you can make a floral wreath at minimum cost. So, if you are ready to save up, then forgoing store-bought wreaths might be good idea. Just follow these steps to make a simple yet gorgeous flower wreaths in this festive season.

Materials Needed

• Vine cutting with leaves
• Wire cutter or scissors
• Glue
• Flowers
• Ribbon

Procedure
Find vine cuttings with leaves for the base. The vine cuttings should be enough for an 8 x 12 inch diameter wreath. Form a circle with the vine cuttings, to join the vine pieces with each other, you can just tie it up. When you have big, thick circular wreath, tie up remaining vine cutting across the vine wreath so as to make it tighter and compact. Now, the flowers are to be cut in to small from their stems. While buying the flowers, make sure the flowers look good together. Tie up a small group of flowers firmly and begin attaching it to the wreath with glue and much better, if you can steadfastly hold it with the vine cuttings. Similarly, stick other flower groups into the wreath in the pattern of your likes. At last, tie up big, cute bow on the wreath. Voila! Your floral wreath is done!

One of the most amazing things about wreaths is that they look so beautiful and inviting that you would not be able take your eyes from them, even more so if the creator of the wreath is none other than you. Therefore, don't shy away from making wreaths this season and have a fun with your family.