Wreaths can range from $10 to hundreds of dollars. Handmade wreath prices tend to be over $50, the majority are priced over $100, and I even found a few Etsy sellers with wreaths priced over $600. Keep in mind, when selling handmade, you do NOT want to go for “cheap” as your market position; you will never win.

In conclusion, a $30 wreath to make should be priced at a minimum of $77 retail giving you a paycheck of $12 to add to the family checkbook and a profit of $35.8 to invest back into your business. Sweet!

Did you know that you can make money online selling wreaths? There are crafters making a side income and even a full-time income by selling their wreaths on marketplaces like Etsy, or their own website or Shopify store.

Wreaths positioned outdoors will last four or five weeks, so preparations can begin in late November.

“You can just tuck it around the outside of the wreath and keep it hanging.” Roth says that covering the wreath in plastic will help keep the misted water on the surface of the wreath at night, so it stays fresh for longer. “In the morning, take the bag off and mist it again,” he advises.

How to Keep Live Christmas Wreaths Fresh

1. Store them in a cool area until ready to use.
2. Before hanging, submerge live wreaths in enough water to feed the cut stems overnight.
3. Use an anti-desiccant spray to seal in the moisture.
4. To maintain, spritz the back of the wreath with water so the cut stems can drink the water.

We suggest you place your wreath outside to increase its longevity. When kept indoors, they will last about 3 weeks with proper care. For a long-lasting wreath, spritz the back of the wreath with water every two to three days. With proper care, centerpieces and tabletop trees will last at least 3 weeks indoors.

By the mid-1800s, the traditional Christmas wreath placed on a door symbolized a friendly welcome to those who entered. For Christians, the wreath also has a meaning of faith. Since a wreath has no beginning or end, it symbolizes God’s eternity and mercy, particularly during the Christmas season.

You can spray them with a few coats of acrylic spray. It will make them waterproof and protect them for awhile.

Note that the bow is placed at the top of the wreath – a wise choice, as a bow on the bottom would block the mail slot.

Deciding which wreath, or which type of wreath to display on an exterior door is important because not all wreaths should be used on all doors, or in all locations. Keep in mind that all types of wreaths do best in indoor locations, away from direct light, heat and moisture.

Spray the wreath with an ant/bug repellent before hanging the wreath on your front door.

I sprayed it all around my window, windowsill, etc. and they are GONE! I now spray all my window trim and sills with lemon pledge as a precautionary measure! It sure smells better than bug sprays!

On floors, many bugs also leave a distinct scent marker that attracts others of their kind (and also others who want to eat their kind), so keeping up with mopping is a great way to get rid of the bug welcome mat that you may unknowingly have out in your home.

It may be on the outside of your door, but every time it’s opened a bug could move from the wreath right inside. How to Avoid a Humbug Christmas: Selecting a wreath without natural elements is less likely to attract insects.

It’s important they are completely dehydrated so they don’t rot or attract bugs. (Although they will dry on the tree and over time as well.)

There are many insects that prefer to munch on developing pine cones and if the pine cones are brought inside to sit indoors, the bugs will almost certainly crawl out and become a nuisance in your home. Pine cones may also have sap in them still which could make a mess if not dried properly.

Since mosquitoes live in wreaths, door decorations, dense plants, ferns and bushes during the day, clear these items away from all entry doors. Install or repair window and door screens. Do not leave doors propped open when bringing things in or out of the house. Use air conditioning when possible.

Some naturally derived oils, such as peppermint, camphor and citronella, can be mixed with water and used as a spray to help repel mosquitoes. Oils such as eucalyptus and lavender can be lightly applied directly to the skin to prevent mosquitoes from landing to bite.