{"id":604625,"date":"2024-12-05T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/?p=604625"},"modified":"2024-11-27T08:11:35","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T13:11:35","slug":"wonderful-winter-wreaths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/creative-corner\/wonderful-winter-wreaths\/","title":{"rendered":"Wonderful winter wreaths"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"ActivityTitle\" style=\"font-family:'Atma-bold-2'!important;\">Wonderful winter wreaths<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile CreativeCorner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column CreativeCornerImageColumn is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image creativeCornerImage\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_titlecard-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-590390\" width=\"NaN\" height=\"650\"><\/figure><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column CreativeCornerText is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:inline; margin-right:2%;\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/ClockIcon-2.png\" height=\"7%\" width=\"7%\"><span class=\"ActivityMetaBold\" style=\"font-family:'Atma-bold-2'!important;margin-right:2%;\">Time:<\/span><span class=\"ActivityMetaThin\" style=\"font-family:'Atma-Regular-2'!important;\">60+ min<\/span><span style=\"display:block;\"><\/span>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:inline; margin-right:2%;\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/DifficultyIcon-Hard.png\" height=\"7%\" width=\"7%\"><span class=\"ActivityMetaBold\" style=\"font-family:'Atma-bold-2'!important;margin-right:2%;\">Difficulty:<\/span><span class=\"ActivityMetaThin\" style=\"font-family:'Atma-Regular-2'!important;\">Hard<\/span><span style=\"display:block;\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"ActivitySpace\"> &nbsp;<\/span><p class=\"ActivityBody\" style=\"font-family:'Atma-Regular-2'!important;\">A great way to add a pop of colour into wintery white scenes around your home is to hang up a wreath or two. And the best thing about them is you can make them yourself, using natural materials!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper wpb_text_column td_block_wrap td_block_wrap vc_column_text tdi_1  tagdiv-type td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1\"  data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_1\" >\n<style>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.vc_column_text > .td-element-style{\r\n\t\t\t\t\tz-index: -1;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_1,\r\n                .tdi_1 p{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_1 h2{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_1 h3{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;font-weight:800 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_1 h6{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_1 h1,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_1 h2,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_1 h3,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_1 h4,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_1 h5,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_1 h6{\r\n\t\t\t        color: #114059;\r\n\t\t        }\n<\/style><div class=\"td-fix-index\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Here&#8217;s what you need:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#114059;font-size:17px\" class=\"has-text-color wp-block-list\">\n<li>Evergreen branches (birch, pine, etc\u2026)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Floral wire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper, foam or felt sheets<br>&nbsp;Tip: Upcycle an old piece of paper or newspaper instead of using something new<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural materials to decorate (Pinecones, dried leaves, flowers, sprig of berries, etc\u2026)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: Bows and ribbons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: Battery-operated string lights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help from an adult<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper wpb_text_column td_block_wrap td_block_wrap vc_column_text tdi_2  tagdiv-type td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1\"  data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_2\" >\n<style>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 p{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_2 h2{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_2 h3{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;font-weight:800 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_2 h6{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_2 h1,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_2 h2,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_2 h3,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_2 h4,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_2 h5,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_2 h6{\r\n\t\t\t        color: #114059;\r\n\t\t        }\n<\/style><div class=\"td-fix-index\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Here&#8217;s how you make it:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#114059;font-size:17px\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;Collect branches from the forest floor, or cut some branches from the trees on your property for fresh scents \u2013 they can be from evergreens with lots of needles, birch trees for different colours, or really any other tree! The best branches are ones that are skinny and easily bend without snapping.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"556\" height=\"417\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_Step1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-604686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_Step1.jpg 556w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_Step1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_Step1-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#114059;font-size:17px\"><strong><strong>Step 2:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Bunch together several sticks at the base of the branch and use floral wire to secure&nbsp;them to a circle of sturdier wire or a wreathe form (easily found at a local craft or&nbsp;dollar store).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_step2-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-604627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_step2-min.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_step2-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_step2-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_step2-min-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_step2-min-696x522.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#114059;font-size:17px\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong>&nbsp;Continue this process until you\u2019ve filled your circle, making sure to use the \u201cfluffy\u201d tail end of each bundle to hide the wiring of the previous one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"749\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_step3-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-604628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_step3-min.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_step3-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_step3-min-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_step3-min-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_step3-min-696x521.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#114059;font-size:17px\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong>&nbsp;Now decorate it! Here are some ideas to weave through the branches and make it truly your own:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#114059;font-size:17px\" class=\"has-text-color wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Cut snowflakes out using newspaper or scrap paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Collect some pinecones and add them as-is, or add glitter or paint to give them extra&nbsp;personality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">A sprig of berries or slices of dried fruit can add a pop of colour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Make bows and ribbons out of worn-out clothing by cutting long strips of fabric and&nbsp;weaving them through your branches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Add battery-operated string lights to give it some self-powered twinkle at night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#114059;font-size:17px\"><strong>TIP<\/strong>: Remember to reuse! If you\u2019re using lots of fresh evergreen sprigs, even if they do dry out before next year, you can always replace what doesn\u2019t keep for another year of proudly displaying your sustainable creation!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_step4-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-604630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_step4-min.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_step4-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_step4-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_step4-min-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/WinterWreath_step4-min-696x522.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper wpb_text_column td_block_wrap td_block_wrap vc_column_text tdi_3  tagdiv-type td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1\"  data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_3\" >\n<style>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_3,\r\n                .tdi_3 p{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_3 h2{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_3 h3{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;font-weight:800 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_3 h6{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_3 h1,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_3 h2,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_3 h3,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_3 h4,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_3 h5,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_3 h6{\r\n\t\t\t        color: #114059;\r\n\t\t        }\n<\/style><div class=\"td-fix-index\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Enjoy the beauty that that comes with a fresh nip in the air!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wonderful winter wreaths Time:60+ min Difficulty:Hard &nbsp; A great way to add a pop of colour into wintery white scenes around your home is to hang up a wreath or two. 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