Making of the Christmas wreath

we have been making homemade wreaths last 9 years at home,using thermocol round shaped rings or the rigid embroidery ring as wreath holders but you will be surprised knowing how we make it, yes it was indeed Mama's idea to use the cycle alluminium rims last 6 years. Pass a satin ribbon through one of the hole in the rim to hang the wreath.Now wrap a shining garland or streamer around it.

 Mama wrapping a shining garland /streamer around the bicycle rim.

Don't you think the wreaths looks pretty besides the most easy to make. You can wrap around more decorative strings, just as we did with the green wreath.

 A Christmas decoration given by my friend sharvari in our building 5 days before Christmas.We put this at the centre of the wreath.

 The wreath looked very nice at the centre of our ceiling of our living room.

We put this outside in our small garden

Mama put the crystal ball at the centre of the wreath.( Last year we had a larger rim borrowed from the cycle shop)

Making this wreath took a lot of time as Mama made bows and she used staple and thread to keep the bows and stars in place.

well this rose from the ribbon was made by me,which we put in the centre of the wreath.

The wreath on our front door.

We did make small wreaths to hang along the curtain rods at the centre too.

Family members on our Christmas Tree

Aunt Julie had gifted us a set of photo frames as in picture, did some drawings with Christmas themes on the wooden frame. And we put pictures of our dear ones who are in heavenly abode.

My Grandfather (Nanaji) Domnick Fernandes

I will be there
Though you may not see
I'll smile and remember
The last Christmas, 
with you and me

My Grandmother(dadi ji) Milagrina Gonsalves

I stand by you all, just like 
an Angel, will be always there for you.

uncle Robert

Think of me as I will be thinking of you.  

              

My Great Grandmother

I'm never far away,
My memory will always stay













The memorial was the best ornament on the tree

Christmas decorations(candle making)

We had some stock of paraffin wax bought months ago,so we put the remaining to use to make candles.

Paraffin wax

Different shaped glasses

                                                                                                                                                                                               

the first one done

As seen in picture take a twig like this tie the wick. place the stick with the wick in the centre,.pour out the melted wax in the container We used our crayon shavings for color, one can use a liquid dye or wax chips preferably..

So now i am sure you are not going to throw away the leftover melted candle wax but reuse to make candles like these.

You can use bees wax,bayberry wax,gel,soy wax.

Pretty blue

Mama made these.

Christmas Decoration(Santa bags)

Mama made Santa bags for the Christmas Tree hangings. She cut in shape and hand stitched the bright red velvet material.Stuck decorative piece on it with fabric glue.You can make this yourself. Don't forget the stiching space for the hanging string. It definitely makes a beautiful hanging on the tree.

The Santa Bag on our Tree

Christmas Decoration(toran)

 

This year Mama made a different above door hanging,we bought this silver ribbon with cross design,there was not much of a choice at the store.Mama stitched bells and there our door hanging was ready, Used as a Toran, especially in Indian culture,to welcome a guest on  joyous festivals.

The Toran just above our main door