Festive Cookie Wreath

Ok, so every year I'm like, "I'm gonna make a gorgeous, crafty, colorful wreath for the front door." I'll admit, that I haven't accomplished that goal most years, but maybe that's because I haven't thought of making a wreath I could eat.

This cookie wreath by Julia Usher via Sweetopia is creative, beautiful, and tempting, right?

Even better, there's a kit to make it full-proof and easy.

This wreath would be awesome as the centerpiece of a holiday dessert table, right?

10 Days of Craftsmas!: Day 3 - Felt Ribbon Wreath

If you've seen this picture frame collage or this vase of pheasant feathers I created for some of my dessert tables, then you know that I like to incorporate decor elements into my designs. For the third day of the 10 Days of Craftsmas, I designed this Felt Ribbon Wreath with Maddy Hague of Somewhere Splendid. While the sweets should take center stage, decor items like today's wreath add a finishing touch that pulls the whole look together. Want to see the step-by-step tutorial? Read on!

Candy Wreath Roundup II

Last year, I shared these great candy wreaths for an easy decor idea. This year, Parents magazine featured even more candy-licious wreaths. Using a Styrofoam wreath and hot glue, you can make one of these lovelies in just a few minutes. So, here's the second candy wreath roundup!

If this rainbow-y wreath isn't your style, select gumdrops in one shade. Green would be traditional, white a tad more modern, and purple completely unexpected.

One big bag of wint-o-green Lifesavers easily transforms the wreath. Want to go a step further? Wrap the wreath in a solid color ribbon before applying the candy to eliminate the Styrofoam peekaboo act seen here.

This traditionally-hued peppermint wreath veers from boring to mod by incorporating the signature stripe patterned candy.

We haven't put up a wreath, yet. Perhaps I'll come up with a candy-coated design to share. So, which wreath is your favorite? One from this year's roundup, or one of last year's creations?

All Hung With Care

Why just hang a wreath on the door when you can display them as part of a winter-y dessert buffet? A chandelier or square wreath display is an unexpected twist on a classic. These are affordable, yet unique ideas that would draw guests to your dessert station for a closer look.

If you don't have the time/money to invest in some creative wreathing this year, shop the after season sales and grab a few faux wreaths to use next year. Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn, Target, and Hallmark will have some gorgeous ones for up to 75% off. This type of after-season shopping is a tradition of mine. The decor we used this year was purchased last year, so opening the box of ornaments was a nice surprise. I'd completely forgotten what the ornaments and garland we chose last year.

Rectangular wreath buffet (BHG.com), Wreath chandelier (Martha Stewart), Hanging wreath (BHG.com)

Unbe-wreath-able!

 

 

 

 

 

I was so thrilled about the evergreen wreath hanging on my front door, until I saw these from Food Network. Now, I'm wondering if it's too late to involve the whole family in an edible wreath-making contest. I would never have thought to use cinnamon sticks or rock candy to make a wreath. These DIY goodies would be unexpected greeters for holiday guests.