How to Make 3 Victorian Ornaments for Your Tree

Victorian themed trees can be fascinating works of art. Combining the bygone days with modern flare will light up any room with holiday cheer. So, what type of ornaments should you use to achieve this look? Here are three simple ornaments you can make to fit any Victorian themed Christmas scene.


Dark poinsettias

The brilliant combination of darks and lights are what really spells out Victorian era. At your local craft store you will find silk or plastic poinsettias in a myriad of seasonal colors, not just red. Find the darkest reds you can, and some glittery golds. They often come in ‘bushes,’ which is a cluster of silk flowers. Depending on the size of your tree you will want to buy accordingly; it’s better to have too many than not enough because you can use them for other accents around the room. At home, you will need some wire cutters and some gold and burgundy ribbons about 1-1/12 inces wide. The sheer ribbons will likely look the best as the lights of the tree will shine through the mesh holes and illuminate your flowers. Using the wire cutters, cut off all the extra leaves on the stems and clip the stems to about three inches in length. Make bows with the ribbon and attach it on the three-inch wire stems; you can secure it better with little dabs of glue from a hot glue gun. When you attach these flowers to the tree, secure them on each branch a few inches from the tip by wrapping the three-inch wire around the branch. Doing this will ensure a sturdy base so they don’t fall off when curious children have a look.

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