You may have spotted my blog post last week where I shared a tutorial for making those cool, minimalist, scandi-style star wreathes that you see all over Pinterest (I made 3 different designs – go check out my Nordic star wreath post). Today, it’s all about LED candles, and how you can decorate them with mini foliage wreathes to create a table centrepiece or decorations for a shelf or mantelpiece – here’s how…
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Let’s start with the mini wreathes to decorate LED candles. Here’s what you will need:
- Thick yet bendable wire
- Thin wire on a spool
- LED candles – I got this set of 3 from the Sue Ryder online charity shop
- Foliage
- Secateurs
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STEP 1 – Create a wreath circle that fits around your LED candle using thick, bendable wire.
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STEP 2 – Twist the ends of the wire together to form the circle.
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STEP 3 – Cut pieces of foliage to decorate the wire ring. This could be herbs, eucalyptus or Christmas tree offcuts – or any other suitable foliage from your garden.
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STEP 4 – Attach the thin wire to the circle and then begin wrapping the wire around the foliage to secure to the ring.
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TIP – If you keep the wire on the spool (rather than cutting a length) it’s easier to wrap it through the ring and around the foliage.
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STEP 5 – Add the wreath to the base of the LED candle.
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Repeat the process for the other 2 candles, using different foliage, or stick to the same leaves for a cohesive feel.
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Line up the candles along a windowsill, shelf or mantelpiece to bring a festive glow to the room or hallway.
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TO CREATE AN ILLUMINATED TABLE CENTREPIECE
The method is the same as for the small candle wreaths, but this time you will need to create a wreath circle that fits around your group of candles using thick, bendable wire.
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With a larger wreath you could add extra decorations, such as baubles, flowers or dried oranges and cinnamon. I’ve kept my wreath simple with eucalyptus and rosemary.
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It’s good to use flickering LED candles as they are made from wax and look realistic, yet they won’t drip onto the table or be a fire hazard.
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The candles create a cosy centrepiece for festive dining and they are bright enough to illuminate the table.
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I’ve shared quick DIY video on my YouTube channel to show you how to make these wreathes step-by-step – hope it helps!
Let me know if you have a go at creating any of these DIY decorations yourself in the comments below and I’d love to hear what foliage or decorations you’ve added to your own festive design 🙂
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PIN IT FOR LATER
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Some items in this blog post have been gifted to me and the pink links indicate a gifted product, affiliate link or information source. All thoughts and opinions in this post are based on my own experience and I am not responsible for your experience 🙂