White Christmas Wreath Idea

I enjoy making my own Christmas decorations. It's a combination of the pleasure of creating, of making something nicer than what is in a store, and saving money. This DIY white Christmas wreath with lights came into being when I refused to pay the big price of a cheap-looking white wreath I saw in a store.

As Christmas gets closer, I tend to put up more lights! I don't enjoy how early it gets dark. I often put up lights with a timer so I never enter my home when it's dark.

I also put my now-white updated White Christmas Village on a timer. Oh, and don't forget your lights outdoors. My DIY Outdoor Christmas Planter has lights that automatically go on and off, too!

What I love about this

• It is a quick and easy craft that offers almost instant gratification.
• I love the lights, and the look fits my decor.
• The supplies were inexpensive.
• This piece of Christmas decor was practical and pretty!

Supplies

• A grapevine wreath - this one was 18" in diameter.
• White spray paint - Rust-oleum that was suitable for wood (color Heritage white).
• A string of white lights. I'd recommend a string of 100 lights.

Instructions

I gave the grapevine wreath three quick coats on each side. Each coat took a couple of minutes, and I let it dry for 20 minutes between coats.

Both sides were spray painted.

I put it up on a little shelf and coat hanging station I put in the garage this past summer. My white Christmas wreath looked like it needed something more.

It was cute, but being in the garage and with the winter darkness, it didn't stand out much. Initially, this wreath was just going to be white, but it needed the addition of some lights.

The cord is visible, but since the wreath is in a darker space and elevated, it didn't bother me. Plus, it was nicer than the expensive one that I didn't buy from the store.

My electrical outlet is right near my shelf. I loved it with the lights!

I've put it on a timer. That way, when someone comes into the garage when it's dark, a little bright Christmas cheer greets them.

This craft cost less than $10!

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**Originally published Dec. 18, 2015.