The Christmas wreath is one of the most iconic and beloved holiday decorations.
Adorning front doors, mantels, walls and more, a festive wreath is an easy way to spread some seasonal cheer.
While the classic evergreen wreath is a timeless choice, there are so many creative options to make your wreath stand out.
Moving beyond the typical round, green wreath, these designs showcase just how fun and personalized wreaths can be.
Mix and match elements from different wreaths or use them as jumping-off points for your own creations.
With a little effort and creativity, you can craft a wreath that reflects your style and personality.
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Paper Flower Wreath
A wreath covered in colorful paper flowers offers a vibrant, eye-catching take on the classic Christmas decoration.
To make your own paper flower wreath:
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Start with a basic round wreath form.
You can use a styrofoam ring or bend flexible branches into a circle and tie them together.
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Cut rectangles from assorted papers in different colors, patterns, textures and prints.
Plant wrapping paper, scrapbook paper, cardstock, tissue paper, metallic paper and more all work beautifully.
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Following paper flower tutorials, accordion fold the paper rectangles to create petite flowers.
Vary the number of folds to get flowers in different sizes.
Use floral tape or hot glue to attach a short piece of florist wire to the base of each flower.
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Arrange and glue the paper flowers all around your wreath form, clustering some flowers together and spacing others out.
Add leaves cut from green paper as well.
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Finish by tying a festive bow at the bottom or embellishing with pinecones, berries, ornaments or other decorations.
Hang your vibrant paper flower masterpiece on the front door to welcome guests with warmth and cheer.
Felt Flower Wreath
For a soft, cozy take on the floral wreath, turn to felt flowers instead of paper.
Follow the same steps, but cut flowers, leaves and other shapes from an assortment of felt in different colors and textures.
Felt flowers offer a sweet, childlike appeal, making this wreath idea perfect for a playroom or nursery.
For a rustic vibe, choose wool felt flowers in muted natural tones like forest green, mustard yellow and burgundy.
Or go bright and merry with red, pink and turquoise felt.
Mix matte and metallic felt for extra shimmer.
A felt flower wreath adds a handmade touch and makes a thoughtful homemade Christmas gift.
Pom Pom Wreath
Pom poms aren’t just for hats and scarves – they make delightfully fluffy and festive wreath décor too.
Pick a neutral wreath base that won’t compete with your colorful pom poms.
A grapevine wreath works nicely.
Then get crafting dozens of mini pom poms in an array of Christmas colors and trims.
Start by wrapping yarn or embroidery floss around your fingers or a cardboard pom pom maker to create small, tight spheres of yarn.
Use scissors to cut the loops around the edges, fluffing out your pom pom.
Make pom poms in multiple sizes for visual interest.
Glue or tie pom poms densely around the wreath form, clustering colors together for a bold striped effect.
For extra flair, use metallic or sparkly yarn in your pom poms.
Hang your pom pom packed wreath anywhere that could use an extra dose of cheer and whimsy.
Crocheted Wreath
Show off your crochet skills by stitching up a one-of-a-kind wreath.
Using basic crochet stitches like chains and double crochet, you can work freehand to create floral shapes, textured stripes, lacy patterns and more.
A crocheted wreath is completely customizable, so pick colors and designs that fit your style.
For a wintry look, work in snowy white, silvery gray and icy blue yarn.
Opt for classic Christmas colors like evergreen, cherry red and gold for a more traditional vibe.
Don’t forget jolly pompoms, buttons, ribbons and other embellishments too.
For those new to crochet, simplify the project by first crocheting different “granny square” motifs to assemble into a wreath.
With endless options for colorful patterns and fun trims in crochet, your handcrafted creation will be a true showstopper on the front door this Christmas.
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Paint Chip Wreath
Put those leftover paint chips from your last home redecorating project to clever use in this bright and colorful wreath.
Start with a basic wreath form.
Next, flip through paint chips to find an appealing color palette.
Go for bold primaries, icy pastels, rich neutrals or anything in between.
Cut or punch out circles from your paint chips, cutting some into fun snowflake or star shapes too.
Affix the paint chips to your wreath form using hot glue.
Try arranging the colors in ombré order or scattering them randomly for an artsy collage effect.
Add glitter, raffia bows, jingle bells or other embellishments if desired.
Hang your paint chip wreath for a frugal, eco-friendly decoration that repurposes what would otherwise be trash into a work of art.
Bleach Pen Ornament Wreath
Turn plain brown craft ornaments into masterpieces with some bleach pen designs.
Use stencils and freehand drawings to create ombré shapes, delicate snowflakes, cheery words and more.
A bleach pen wreath is great for those with artistic flair.
Start with clear fillable plastic ornaments.
Remove any tops and caps so the insides are fully accessible.
Draw your bleach pen designs, allowing them to saturate the brown plastic.
As the bleach activates, your white designs will emerge like magic.
Fill the ornaments with candy, glitter, greenery and other fun stuff before capping them.
Arrange your decorated ornaments on a metal ringblank wreath base.
Vary the sizes, patterns and color combinations for lots of variety.
Add brightly colored ribbon bows, berries, pine cones and other embellishments to play off the neutral bleached backgrounds.
Your hand-drawn ornament wreath is sure to be an artistic masterpiece not soon forgotten.
Photo Wreath
Transform cherished family photos into a heartfelt Christmas wreath display.
Print out or photocopy photos onto cardstock.
Cut into small rectangles, circles or fun shapes like gingerbread people.
Mod Podge or glue the photos onto a basic wreath form, fully covering it with your pictures.
To personalize, feature photos from past Christmases, family members, children or pets.
Or go more abstract by collaging together festive words, holiday clip art and patterns.
Weave in evergreen clippings, red ribbon and other decorative touches.
Your photo ornament wreath will share beautiful memories and Christmas nostalgia for years to come.
Fruit Wreath
Deck your front door with a harvest fresh fruit wreath that doubles as a tasty treat for visitors and passing carolers.
Start with a foam wreath form.
Insert toothpicks into fresh fruits like strawberries, pineapple chunks, apple slices and orange wedges.
Press the toothpicked fruits into the foam base to create your edible arrangement.
Use whole fruits like limes, kumquats, crabapples or fresh cranberries for ornaments too.
Consider skewering cubed cheeses and meats for savory bite-sized appetizers.
Keep your fruit and veggie wreath chilled until ready to hang and enjoy.
Offer your wreath as finger food at your next holiday gathering or gift it as a delicious homemade present.
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Cinnamon Stick Ornament Wreath
Warm up your home with the sweet, spicy aroma of cinnamon in this rustic ornament wreath.
Start by gathering up cinnamon sticks from your pantry.
For ornaments, simply tie strands of ribbon or baker’s twine around the cinnamon sticks.
Then adorn the twine with small embellishments like rinsed tuna cans, star anise, dried orange slices, whole nutmegs, pine cones or fabric flowers.
Arrange your cinnamon stick ornaments on a natural vine or metal ring wreath base.
Weave in evergreen clippings, eucalyptus sprigs or magnolia leaves for texture.
Hang your cinnamon stick wreath indoors or on a covered porch to infuse the air with cozy holiday scents.
Its earthy, crafty look pairs perfectly with red berries, plaid bows, pine cones and twinkle lights.
Book Page Wreath
Bookworms, rejoice!
Here’s the perfect project for repurposing old books and celebrating your love of reading during the holidays.
Start by selecting a round wreath base that complements the color palette of your book pages.
Start tearing or cutting pages from hardcover books into small pieces.
Mix pages from different books for variety.
Brush decoupage glue onto sections of the wreath form and adhere book fragments in a collage style, overlapping and layering the pages.
Keep adding glue and paper until the form is completely covered.
The messy, irregular papers will add lovely texture and dimension.
Enhance your bookish wreath with charms like paper bookmarks, library due date stamps or bookish quotes.
Bibliophiles and book lovers will adore this clever literary wreath.
Greens and Grasses Wreath
For organic texture and natural beauty, look no further than a wreath made purely of collected greens and dried grasses.
Start by gathering up elements like cattail reeds, sweetgum seed pods, curly willow stems, magnolia leaves, eucalyptus, large pinecones, branches of juniper ortips of pine.
Arrange and attach the greenery around a basic wreath ring, using hot glue or florist wire to secure.
Feel free to embellish with pops of color from dried flowers, red winterberries, moss, ribbon or burlap bows.
But let the gorgeous shapes and neutral colors of the natural materials be the star.
Hang your organic wreath outside on a door, fence, or column to bring the essence of the outdoors in.
Tree Slice Wreath
Rustic, raw tree slices make a dramatic focal point on any wreath.
Start by sourcing interesting wood slices or cross-sections from your local craft store or lumberyard.
Look for slices with eye-catching grains, knots, and bark edges.
Simply attach the slices to a metal wreath ring using glue or wire.
If needed, cut a slit so the ring can pass through the center of each slice and hold them flush against the base.
Balance the wreath with larger chunks of wood on bottom and smaller pieces on top.
Accent with pinecones, Georgia raffia, red berries or burlap ribbon.
Let the wood take center stage on your organic, elemental wreath.
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Evergreen and Cedar Wreath
You can’t go wrong with the classic evergreen boughs and fragrant cedar base.
Though it’s simple, this aromatic wreath is one of the most elegant options.
Start by bundling together an assortment of evergreen clippings – pine, cedar, spruce, fir, juniper.
Layer the boughs in your hand and use floral wire to bind them into a round wreath shape.
Fluff and shape the greenery as you work.
Next, adorn a cedar wreath base with fragrant cedar slices, tucking the evergreen wreath on top so just a bit of cedar shows.
Accent with pinecones, magnolia leaves, red berries or a festive bow and holiday charm.
The nostalgic, woodsy scent of evergreen and cedar is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit.
A custom Christmas wreath is one of the best ways to infuse personality and homespun creativity into your holiday décor.
The unique wreath ideas in this article offer jumping-off points to spark your imagination.
While wreaths typically adorn front doors to welcome guests, they can be used in many spaces to spread cheer – above the mantel, on a tablescape, over a cabinet or on the wall.
However you choose to display it, a handcrafted wreath adds a festive, decorative touch and your own special handmade charm to celebrate the season.
