last minute advent wreath

forgot that the advent started today and you don't have an advent wreath yet...???

no problem...there is a simple idea for an advent wreath, which does not require any extraordinary  supply....you can easily use your last year's christmas tree decoration.

this advent wreath will also make a beautiful a centre piece for your christmas dining table.

this is what you need

- four glasses

- four candles

- some matching christmas tree balls in various sizes

- matching ribbons, sequinces or other small bits and pieces

this is wnat you have to do

- divide your decoration supply into four parts

- place each part into one of the glasse

- turn the glasses upside down

- arrange the glasses in one row

- place one candle onto each glass stand

- add some more decoration around the glass handle holders

this is such a simple, but yet stylish way to set up an advent wreath, which does niot cost a thing, if you are able to reuse your existing decoration stuff.

i wish a joyful holiday season...best regards...silke

concrete advent wreath, as easy as 1-2-3-4

why didn't i think of this...i love concrete, i love working with silicone molds and i love unconventional advent wreaths.

...to make four numbers of concrete and to stick candles into them...no i did not think of this great advent wreath idea, but i am so grateful, that someone else did and shared it with everyone...thank you so much.

this someone else is called fee and you can have a look at her concrete advent wreath right here

i thought i should glam up the concrete numbers a little bit and added a little glitter...but to be honest, i do like the unfinished ones the same way.

if you are interested to see how to make a concrete numbered advent wreath, you are more than welcome to have a look at my pictured tutorial.

...thank you very much for your visit and best regards...silke 

this is what you need

- concrete

- water

- rubber bowl

- swizzle stick

- silicone molds (1 2 3 4)

- drill

- glue

- glitter

- four small candles

this is what you have to do

- get your silicone molds ready and place them onto an even surface

- prepare the concrete, following the instructions on the package

- pour the concrete mixture into the silicone molds

- let the concrete dry thoroughly

- place the mold upside down and carefully remove the concrete number

- let the numbers rest until completly dry

- they might need another hour or so

- get your drill ready

- drill a hole into the upper part of the number

- the hole should be big enough to hold the candle

- get your candle ready

- place the candle into the hole

- and the first one is done

- repeat with the other three concrete numbers and candles

- arrange the numbers to your liking

- optional you can glitter up your numbers

- place your numbers onto the flat surface

- get your glue and your glitter ready

- apply glue onto the entire top of the numbers

- sprinkle some glitter on the glue

- let the glue dry

- repeat with the remaining numbers

- arrange the numbers and add some decoration, if you feel like

i hope you have enjoyed the tutorial...thank you very mich for stopping by...best regards...silke

upcycled glass bottle advent wreath

my last advent wreath this year...upcycled beer bottles in silver with a few branches of fir.

quite simple but nevertheless chic and unique and not only for men.

...actually this advent wreath is the closest to a traditional one...because of the fir branches of course...not because of the beer bottles.

this is what you need

- four glass bottles

- four silver candles

- four stainless steel trays or flat bowls

- fir branches

- silver balls

- matching christmas balls

- silver spray-paint

- letter stencils

- pen

- scissors

this is what you have to do

- get your glass bottles ready

- spray-paint the bottles

- they might need another coat

- and another coat

- get your stencils and your pen ready

- either write the numbers "one" to "four" in letters onto the front of the bottles or simply the numbers

- i chose the letters in german

- get your candles ready

- my candles do not fit into the opening of the bottles, so i decided to turn the candle upside down

- looks so much better than cutting them back with a knife

- start decorating your bowls or trays

- place the beer bottles inside...i needed to cheat a little, as two of my square bowls are to narrow for the bottles...i had to place a piece of carton on the rim of those bowls and place the bottles on top

- cut your fir branches into smaller pieces

- place them around the rim to hide the inside of the bowl

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- like this, maybe

- add some of your christmas ornaments

- and some more on the table

- and that's it

- my nearly traditional advent wreath

i hope you enjoyed my tutorial...thank you very much for visiting me...best regards...silke