Advent wreath (DIY) / Advenski vijenac (uradi sam)

Yesterday we were supposed to light the first candle on the advent wreath (or advent crown as some call it). I decided to used the one from last yeast (with candels that I painted myself). However, I wanted something new so in five minutes I created a brand new advent wreath. I was able it in that short time probably because I already had some home made decorations ( I love making decorations as you know). I just placed four candles on a plate and added some stones, artificial flowers and coloured hard cookies that I have been using as table decorations (even as jewerly) throughout this year. To see this ' five minutes' advent wreath scroll down.

Jučer smo trebali zapaliti prvu svijeću advenskog vijenca. Odučila sam koristiti onaj od prošle godine (sa svijećama koje sam sama oslikala). No, htjela sam i nešto novo pa sam u pet minuta napravila skroz novi advenski vijenac. Vjerojatno sam ga mogla tako brzo napraviti jer imam dosta ručno rađenih dekoracija pri ruci (kao što znate volim ih izrađivati). Jednostavno sam stavila četiri svijeće na tanjur i dodala malo kamenčića, umjetnog cvijeća i obojanih tvrdih kolača koje sam koristila kao dekoracije za stol (čak i kao nakit) cijele ove godine. 

first candle

I decided to add this little decortive bird cage d because it has four candles so it matches symbolism nicely



five minute advent wreath








Comments

  1. styleyourselfinstyle1 December 2014 at 12:54

    Beautiful decoration on last years' candles, and really a good idea!!

    Rosa
    Styleyourselfinstyle.blogspot.com

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  2. Kelsey&Kenecha1 December 2014 at 18:20

    Oh this is just beautiful :)

    http://floralsandsmiles.blogspot.ca/

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  3. Shireen L. Platt1 December 2014 at 19:06

    Ohh, that is beautiful, great job!

    Reflection of Sanity

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  4. A Very Sweet Blog1 December 2014 at 20:12

    i love advent wreaths. it's always cool to see different ones.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  5. Ivana1 December 2014 at 23:14

    Ovo je baš, baš lijepo! Stvarno ti svaka čast an kreativnosti. Posebno mi se sviđa kako si oslikala svijeće! :)

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  6. Unknown2 December 2014 at 02:33

    Pa ovo samo ti možeš da napraviš! Predivno! <3

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  7. Bárbara Marques2 December 2014 at 04:09

    It looks so beautiful Ivana :)

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  8. Unknown2 December 2014 at 04:25

    Bella idea!

    New preppy and feminine outfit on
    lb-lc fashion blog

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  9. the chilicool2 December 2014 at 07:13

    Great idea!
    Alessia
    THECHILICOOL
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    Kiss

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  10. Unknown2 December 2014 at 07:41

    Very beautiful!!!XoXo

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  11. Ana2 December 2014 at 08:06

    me encanta el adorno, es precioso y muy elegante

    que tengas un buen día
    www.lessismoreblog.com

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  12. Rowena @ rolala loves2 December 2014 at 09:27

    What an eco friendly and pretty decorating idea.

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  13. Doctor Anne2 December 2014 at 10:53

    Wow, you are very crafty. That looks pretty.
    I am totally carpet making things myself.

    http://www.lindalibraloca.blogspot.com

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  14. Mihaela Pojogu3 December 2014 at 08:40

    I like how you painted the candles, adding the cage was a great idea, completes perfectly. Love it.

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  15. Caro *4 December 2014 at 15:48

    Adorable idea <3

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  16. Unconventional Secrets4 December 2014 at 22:20

    great idea
    http://unconventionalsecrets.blogspot.it

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