Not Your Typical Advent Candle Wreath
6:43 pm
Anyway, the last day I spent in my hometown was the first Sunday
of Advent. Of course, in all this mess, I had no time to create a proper Advent candle wreath (let alone to scribble
a post on it and take some good photos!). But I really wanted to leave something behind, to give me that cosy,
warm feeling of Christmas when I come back home for weekends. So I took out all
my last year’s Christmas decorations and improvised.
This reminded me of the Advent candle wreath I had made the
year before. As it wasn’t round, the Husband said it wasn’t really a wreath and
called it an “Advent Rectangle” –
which, logically, led to a long “not-talking-to-you” period. But, prompted by the
untiring sulky expression on my face, he eventually had to agree that it was “the
most beautiful Advent Rectangle he had ever seen”. To this very day, I am still not sure if I had won
this one.
I think you can determine from the said that I don’t like
traditional, purchasable and expensive Advent candle wreaths. I always make my
own, often using some unconventional items and materials and making sure not to
spend too much. For example, the only items I bought this time were some crape
paper and gold candles, totalling a little more than €2. Also, the making of my
last-minute Wreath only included cutting the crepe paper and arranging the
items I had from before. So I am positive there is no need for a tutorial on this
simplicity. I just wanted to share the idea and maybe even inspire some of you
to experiment with your Christmas decorations because... why not?
The point is: now and again, in the bustle
of life, you might need a few moments of peace to remind yourself of the reason
for the season. You may or may not choose to create your own Advent candle wreath.
You may even think there is no point in making one a week or two past the occasion. But
let me reassure you. It is never too late - for the majority of things in life, as a matter of fact. Yes,
you can start today... or even tomorrow. No one is keeping track.
I used:
Gold snowflakes (10 pcs)
– Kaufland (€0.65)
Gold branch with beads - Kaufland (€2)
Gold candles (4 pcs) –
Kaufland (€1.50)
Gold bead chain garland
- Kaufland (€1.50)
Fuchsia crepe paper –
Kaufland (€0.65)
Angels (3 pcs) – Kaufland (€2)
Cristal plate – gift
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