Do you know the story of Advent? Learn how to celebrate Christmas with an Advent Wreath. Make an easy modern Advent Wreath and download a free Advent Printable to tell the story of the Christmas season.
Have you ever celebrated Christmas with the lighting of an Advent Wreath? It’s a tradition often found in churches, in which a candle will be lit during each Sunday of Advent. On the first Sunday of Advent, the first candle is lit. On the second Sunday of Advent, an additional is lit, and so on through the four Sundays of the Advent Season. Each candle represents a different focus during Christmas; Love, Joy, Hope, and Peace. In the effort to create a meaningful home, I wanted to bring the tradition of the Advent Wreath into our Christmas Celebration.
Disclosure: I was provided product from DecoArt to create this project. All content, photos, and views expressed are my own.
I’m sharing this advent wreath as part of Handmade Holidays 2016 {yesterday, I shared a DIY Personalized Recipe Box gift}. Today’s theme is Handmade Holiday Decor, and if you are like me, Christmas brings out the crafty side. I want to fill my house with handmade decorations… in order to create a cozy Christmas home. How about you?
Supplies Needed
- Wooden Candle Holder (similar)
- Walnut Hollow Wooden Clock Panel
- Wood Glue
- Screw, Washer, and Screwdriver
- Paint Brushes
- DecoArt Enchanted Chalk Finish
- Sandpaper
- DecoArt Clear Creme Wax
- DecoArt Deep Brown Creme Wax
- Christmas Floral Garland
- Floral Wire and Wire Snips
- 4 Candles {various heights}
How to Make an Advent Wreath
To begin, assemble the pedestal stand. I attached a Walnut Hollow Wooden Clock Panel to a wooden candle holder. To ensure everything is centered, use a ruler to find the mid-point of the candle holder and mark that spot. Squirt wood glue onto the surface, then align the hole in the clock panel with the marked spot. Use a screwdriver to screw into the clock face and hold the two pieces tight. This will help keep the two wooden pieces tight and aligned while the glue is drying.
Once everything is dry, start painting. DecoArt Enchanted Chalk Finish is a classic green color that works perfectly for Christmas, but also the general blue and green palette found throughout our home. Therefore, this pedestal stand can be used year-round. After two coats of Enchanted Chalk Finish, I distress the edges with a sanding block. Next, apply a coat of Clear Creme Wax, followed with Deep Brown Creme Wax, for depth.
Once the pedestal has a nice, antique finish, let it dry. Afterward, place 4 candles of varying heights in the center of the stand and wrap the Christmas garland around them. Using wire snips, cut the garland to the correct length. Next, use floral wire to tie the ends together, creating a wreath around the candles.
The real magic happens when you remove the wrapping on the candles and start placing them back inside the wreath. I chose deep, black, pillar candles for the modern and dramatic look that they would create. Place the tallest pillar first, add the mid-sized pillars to each size, and finish with the smallest candle.
What is Advent? Download an Advent Printable
This Advent Wreath makes a beautiful centerpiece, on its own. However, we’ll be using it, as an illustration, to celebrate the story of Christmas this year.
If you’d like to celebrate the Advent with your family, download a Free Printable with details about the meaning of an Advent Wreath. As a note, I’ve also included the fifth candle, which is found in some Advent Wreath celebrations and lit on Christmas Eve.
I just love this combination of green and black and am thinking it will become a theme in my holiday decor this year. It’s just the right balance of modern, rustic and farmhouse style.
If you liked this Christmas Tradition post, you might also like:
17+ Modern Advent Wreath Ideas for a Beautiful and Meaningful Christmas!
How to Enjoy the Blessings of Intentional Living, with thoughts from Joanna Gaines.
A Christmas Tradition: U-Cut Tree Farm Photos, and tips on documenting family memories.
Are you ready for more Handmade Holidays? Check out over 40 more decor ideas and create a holiday home.
zan says
Ahhh how fun was this hop!! I love what you made – at first I thought it was bought from a store. Looks really lovely and that Advent wreath centerpiece is a great way to teach the meaning of Christmas. I love it!!!
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Yay, thanks, that’s awesome!! I really love how it turned out 🙂
Kimm at Reinvented says
I love the combo of green and black also. So graphic and perfect for the holidays. We have a very traditional Advent wreath (a gift from my husband’s parents), but I sure love your unique take on the tradition!
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Thanks, Kimm! I’ll have to check out more of your holiday decor if you are a fan of the green + black combo, too!!
Mar Caliendo says
I loved your blog! I signed up!
Thanks for sharing!
Mary Caliendo
Beauty Is A Lifestyle Thing
Sue LD says
Beautiful Advent wreath!
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Thanks, Sue!
Christy says
This is so elegant!
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Thanks, Christy!
Sarah says
I LOVE this Lora!!! It has a bit of a farmhouse feel to it. The stand is beautiful and the greenery around the candles is perfect.
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Yeah I like that it feels a bit farmhouse, too!
Sabrina says
Aw your Advent wreath looks so pretty! We always had an advent wreath in Germany and I told my husband that I wanted to keep that tradition. So this year will be the first year that we will have one and I am so excited about it 🙂 I love the farmhouse touches yours has!!
[email protected] says
Germany has the most beautiful Christmas decor. LOVE.
Chelsea Wolf says
I meant to make an advent wreath last year and never got around to it! I love yours and might have to copy it! Advent is just around the corner!
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Yes! Coming so fast…
Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things} says
I love the stand – very cute idea! Thanks for sharing the how-to, Lora! 🙂
XO! Vanessa
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Glad you like it!
Shani | Sunshine & Munchkins says
I never would have thought to use a clock face screwed to a pillar to make a stand! I love the idea of the advent and how it helps us focus on the reason for the season.
[email protected] says
Me, too! A simple, beautiful message 🙂
Lauren says
Such a great project! Always lovely Lora
Lora Green says
Thanks, Lauren!
Kelly says
I just love this! The green color of the cake stand is so beautiful against the black candles! Pinned and scheduled for Facebook 🙂
Best,
Kelly