Christmas Stems

Elevate your gift-giving with Christmas stems. They’re a stylish option for wrapped presents or gift bags for anyone on your list. You could glue them onto the bag or paper or slide the stems under the bow or into its knot. Trim the stems at their base or at the tips if you need them to fit within the parameters of the packaging. With the variety of colours and styles available, it’s easy to match the Christmas stems to the gift bags, bows, and wrapping of your choice, whether you want to spice up plain wrapping or you’re looking to add texture.

Another option is to put Christmas stems in vases as is, or you can pair them with faux or real plant arrangements. If you don’t want to use the entire stem, trim the end and gently place the top portion in between the leaves or flowers. They’ll look especially beautiful against a backdrop of pine or poinsettias. Typically, for smaller arrangements, one or two stems would suffice so as to not overwhelm the natural beauty of the plant, but larger arrangements may be able to handle more.

If you’re giving someone a gift basket for the holidays, Christmas stems are an easy and quick way to improve the overall look without obscuring the contents. The best part is that anyone can do it; all you have to do is strategically put the stems in between the contents for a festive appearance. The recipient can also consider the stems an additional decorative gift they’ll be able to use for their holiday decorating at home.

Many existing decorations could get a boost in style simply by adding Christmas stems. For example, you could revamp plain wreaths by trimming the Christmas stems and putting the smaller pieces in between the greenery; you can then hang the wreaths inside or outside. If you’d prefer to use the stems as they are, think about strategically placing them into your Christmas tree. They’ll add little pops of colour or metallic shine, especially against greenery like wreaths or trees.

Christmas stockings are beautiful as-is, but Christmas stems can further strengthen their style until it’s time to fill them with stocking stuffers. Put the stems in the openings and let their colourful tops stick out. You can then hang the stockings on a wall, on a railing, or along the fireplace mantel where they’re easy to see and access.

Creating centrepieces is another option you could do with Christmas stems. Trim down various styles and mix them in a bowl or glass vase, intermingle the small pieces with baubles, or pair them with bows or natural elements like pinecones. You could also match all the colourful elements to your table settings, such as your tablecloth, or put some of your favourite small Christmas items together in a glass bowl or container with the trimmed-down stems. It’s a great way to create a custom centrepiece that shows off your love of all things holiday.

From faux mistletoe to metallic leaves to fir, Christmas stems come in multiple styles, and Christmas Warehouse offers many options from which you can choose. Buy the stems and wait for inspiration to strike for how to use them, or you could plan craft projects and package wrapping in advance and buy the exact styles and colours you need. Whether you want to keep them intact or trim them down, use them for gift giving or decorating, they’re going to look fantastic wherever you put them and will surely show off your creative Christmas-loving style.