While many choose to decorate a Christmas tree or hang a garland around their mantel, I'm rethinking all the usual Christmas decorating ideas after seeing Martha Stewart's impressive design.
Despite being traditionally used to adorn our front doors, Martha has taken the all-too-familiar wreath and entirely reimagined it. Using it as the base of her creation, Martha creates a festive chandelier, all with the help of two large, lush wreaths, held together with vibrant plaid ribbon.
In her tutorial, Martha says, 'So, now for a real show-stopper of a craft project. This wreath chandelier will look really fabulous in your home, and making it is not as hard as you might think.' The perfect festive statement for a dining room or entryway, Martha's wreath chandelier is what every home needs this Christmas.
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Martha's Christmas wreath chandelier is undeniably impressive. Made with two lush wreaths, some tartan ribbon and glass ornaments, you'll be pleased to know that recreating the look at home is easier than it looks.
Threaded with delicate berries and lights, this timeless cedar wreath is the perfect choice for a chandelier. Subtle yet sophisticated, it'll shine proud all season long.
Featuring dainty pinecones, berries, and lights, this spruce wreath is just like the style Martha uses. Festive and charming, it's the perfect base with retro ornaments and plaid ribbon.
Full and lush, this wintry wreath will evoke a truly wintry feel in your home. Pair it with a red tartan ribbon, like Martha's, for a cohesive look.
Woven with greens and reds, this traditional tartan ribbon will bring a traditional, heritage feel to your wreath chandelier.
A classic tartan, this vibrant red ribbon will contrast against green foliage and transform your chandelier into an artful statement.
Martha attaches dainty glass baubles to her wreaths, much like this colorful ornament set from Target. Featuring one hundred pieces, you'll have plenty to work with.
A clever dining table decor idea, Martha's wreath chandelier will frame your communal space, evoking a truly festive feel that will make the big Christmas feast feel even more exciting.
Martha uses her own wreaths she designed, but any will work. For the top-tier wreath, Martha uses a 24-inch wreath, and for the bottom tier, she uses a 36-inch wreath.
Starting with the smaller wreath, 'You'll need two 46-inch ribbons, cut from one of your rolls', she explains. Martha begins by tying her ribbon securely to one side of her (smaller) wreath and then the other, creating a ribbon handle to hold up the wreath. Then she brings the other strand of ribbon in the other direction, tying the opposing sides in the same way. 'Depending on the height of your ceiling or the distance from the floor that you want the chandelier to be hung, you can adjust the length of your ribbons, of course.'
Hanging her upper wreath, Martha attaches it to a hook. She explains, 'This gets put right onto an S hook (like this S Shaped Hooks Stainless Steel Metal Hangers from Amazon) and a carabiner latch (like this Stainless Steel Spring Snap Hook Carabiner from Amazon), so it hangs just like that. That's the beginning of our fabulous project.'
Martha continues, 'Now you add the second wreath (which has been tied with two 74" ribbons on four opposing sides.' Martha uses pre-lit wreaths 'so they look spectacular when illuminated', but you can use any style you desire. Now you attach the larger wreath to the S hook, hanging it beneath the smaller one.
'You can leave it like that if you want, but I will be embellishing with these amazing ornaments.' Pre-wiring them beforehand, Martha hangs them securely, 'you don't have to worry about them falling or breaking, you just twist the wires right onto the wreath form.'
For the final flourish, Martha adds a large bow, 'So, to make a beautiful puffy ribbon for the top of your lovely chandelier, I think a 14-inch wide bow would be effective.'
Martha's wreath chandelier is guaranteed to impress and spark joy this Christmas. A festive statement that will breathe life into any room it's hung in, recreating the two-tiered fixture is more than possible. With two wreaths, some ribbon and ornaments, you can create an impactful look that you'll want to bring out every year.
