Turn Would-be Clutter Into Festive Christmas Decor

Little trinkets, gadgets, and gizmos have a way of coming into our lives and accumulating over time. I'm sure you have a few! Souvenirs from your summer vacations…the tassle from your high school graduation…the first Barbie doll you ever had…the cassette tape from 1984 that you played constantly through your senior year of college…all the mementos that are so hard to throw away because of the sentimental value. But what can you really DO with them?! Normally, they end up crammed in a drawer somewhere, never to be seen again or used again for a very long time.

Instead of allowing these items to be clutter in your home, gather them up and put them to good use! You can use the keepsakes to create a colorful Christmas Trinket Wreath!

Supplies

Accumulated trinkets
Large 20-24" wreath with greenery
Medium-sized floral wire
Wirecutters (pig-nosed pliers, etc.)

Directions

(1) Cut a 6" wire strip for each trinket. (Note: Some larger trinkets may require an 8" strip).

(2) Lay wreath flat on a counter or table, and then arrange the trinkets on the wreath in an eye-pleasing pattern.

(3) Attach the wire to each trinket and then wrap the wire securely around one of the branches on the wreath.

The Christmas Trinket Wreath not only makes a great conversation piece, but it also functions as an unusual memory box. Plus, it's a fun project for the whole family to enjoy!

I wish I could take credit for this fabulous idea, but the creative genius behind this design is my very own mom! When I was growing up, my mom created a Christmas Trinket Wreath for her and my dad, for my brother, and for me. The wreathes became a Christmas staple in our home, and we all looked forward to unpacking them during the holidays and re-living old memories!

For more ideas about Christmas organizing, visit Christmas Organized.

Posted December 13, 2007, filed in Just for Fun, How I de-cluttered, Clutter Control Products, Organizeit Projects