A decorative Christmas urn is a wonderful way to create a welcoming entrance during the holidays. We'll show you an affordable way to DIY your very own Christmas urn filled with low-maintenance fresh greenery that takes less than an hour to complete and will add a festive touch to your front porch.
There are 8 steps to completing this project:
First, gather all your materials and select an urn or planter that complements the exterior of your home. Follow the steps closely for a classic Christmas urn or get creative by looking for Christmas urn ideas and adding your own touches. Visit a Home Depot Garden Centre to source your greenery.
Add a stone or brick to the bottom of the urn for stability. This also serves as a platform for your wet foam reservoir. Stuff crumpled up newspaper around the brick to prevent it from shifting.
Fit an empty flower pot into the urn resting it on the top of the brick.
Place a foam brick reservoir typically used in flower arrangements directly into the flower pot, cutting it to fit if necessary. Add water to keep your greenery from drying out.
Place pine or cedar boughs by driving them into the foam brick. Sharpen the tips of the boughs with pruning shears or a blade on a good pair of scissors if necessary. Use red dogwood twigs or curly willow branches to build a focal point.
Birch wood will give your urn structure and visual interest. By placing two posts on each side of the greenery, you'll also give your urn added height.
Add finishing touches to your Christmas urn that match your Christmas decorations and theme. Decorative bows and ornaments are a nice way to tie everything together.
For more visual impact flank your front entrance by making two Christmas urns for your front porch. Urns can also be used to decorate hallways, pathways and outdoor areas.
