There’s a nip in the air, and it’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas! Are you ready to embrace the tried-and-true traditions of the magical Advent season? How would you like to create a rustic Advent wreath Christmas centerpiece that’s both beautiful and easy to make? With the first Advent Sunday just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start this cozy DIY project. Using upcycled thrift store finds, foraged pinecones, and greenery, I’ll show you how to transform a simple wreath into a stunning centerpiece. Even if you don’t consider yourself a crafter, you can create this unique Pinecone Christmas Craft for your home, and I’ll help you with this step-by-step guide.
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Inspiration For A DIY Advent Wreath
I’m always picking up old wreaths at thrift stores. You can’t beat the price, and even if they have been used before, I’m most likely going to cover them with new materials. I recently found a great grapevine wreath for $3.00 and an advent wreath frame for only $1.00. Although I’d never made a DIY advent wreath, I was intrigued. It felt like something I needed to do.
The next question was what I would use to decorate the wreath, and naturally, thoughts of pinecones and fresh greenery were like sugar plums dancing in my head. Allow me to show you how easy this wreath is to make. We need to hurry because the season is just around the corner, and we don’t want to miss lighting our first candle. Let’s get our supplies together!
Advent Wreath Supplies
Although my wreaths are thrifted, you can easily pick up both wreaths at most craft stores and online. So, if you don’t have a thrifted wreath, here are some options. If you don’t have a hot glue gun, you can use wire to attach the greenery and pinecones. It’s just easier with a hot glue gun, and they are so inexpensive.
- Grapevine Wreath – that will work with your advent wreath. Mine is 14 inches.
- Advent Wreath Frame
- Gathered Cedar or pine boughs
- Pruning Shears
- Gathered pinecones
- Wire Ties
- Hot Glue Gun
- Battery-operated Flicker Tapered Candlesticks
- Battery-operated Flicker Pillar Candle (optional)
How To Make A Rustic DIY Advent Wreath
So let’s get this DIY Advent wreath started. Gather all your supplies, heat up your hot glue gun, and get this party started.
Step 1 – Prepare Wreaths
Once you have all your supplies, you will want to attach the advent frame to the grapevine wreath. I used some long twist ties that I’d saved from packages of Christmas lights. Other options would be trash bag ties, light weight wire, or jute twine.
Tie the advent wreath frame to the grapevine wreath securely. Ensure that both wreaths align evenly. My grapevine wreath was slightly larger than the advent wreath frame so I was careful to keep it the same distance from the edge.
Step 2 – Add Greenery
Next, cut your greenery into smaller pieces to fit around the wreath. You can lay it around the frame before attaching to ensure that you have a good fit.
Instead of using wire to attach, I prefer to use hot glue. It’s so much easier and once the season is over, you can quickly pull the branches from the wreath. Just add a small amount of glue to the backside of the greenery stem and tuck it into the grapevine wreath.
Step 3 – Enhance With Pinecones
I love making pinecone Christmas crafts and adding a few foraged pinecones really help to enhance the DIY Advent wreath. All you need to do is add a little hot glue to the pinecone and press it onto the greenery. Easy peasy!
I added just a few pinecones between the candleholders on the wreath.
How To Add Candles For Advent Calendar
Okay, let me first say I know that you are supposed to use different colored candles to represent each Sunday prior to Christmas. However, I’m not a fan of real candles. With the invention of authentic looking battery operated candles, I’ve switched over almost exclusively. It’s just so much safer.
With that being said, I used my off white flicker candles instead. I feel the intention is still present regardless of the candle color.
In addition, there are four Sunday’s of Advent but it’s optional to add a fifth center candle to be lit on Christmas Day! Since I wanted a warm and cozy coffee table centerpiece, I opted for the center candle. Instead of using the tapered candles, I used a battery operated pillar candle on a thrifted candleholder. I also added a small grapevine wreath to surround the candle.
The addition of the center candle completes the pinecone Christmas craft idea for a cozy Advent centerpiece.
The centerpiece adds a warm glow to our screened porch and I don’t have to worry about the candles catching the greenery on fire. Be sure to check back next week for a full tour of the porches decorated for Christmas.
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MARY-ANN
Tuesday 26th of November 2024
Rachel, I love the Advent Wreath you made! It's so pretty. I made one years ago with the faux pine but I think I need to add some pinecones to it. I had weaved some red velvet ribbon on it. I, too, like to use the battery operated candles. I buy the pine scent sticks and add a few of these to make it smell like the "real" pine.
I also like your tablescape with the small pine wreaths with a pinecone on each side of your glass hurricane. Such a nice touch!
Again, thanks for all your fabulous ideas! I am so glad that I found your site as I have learned so much from you. You always have such great instructions.
Have a great day.
Rachel
Tuesday 26th of November 2024
Mary-Ann Thank you for these sweet compliments. I am so glad you found some inspiration from the Advent Wreath. It was so easy to make and I can't believe this is my first one. It will not be the last. I'm glad you found my site and your comments always lift me up and encourage me to keep on keeping on. I hope you are getting all your decorating done for the holidays. I have so much more to share and I hope you find it helpful. Have a blessed week.