56 DIY Christmas Wreath Ideas for Every Holiday Style
Learn how to make a Christmas wreath using greenery, ornaments, and more.
Deck the halls with these gorgeous DIY Christmas wreath ideas that bring holiday cheer to your winter decor. Christmas wreaths are often made with fir, but we share creative inspiration for everyone looking to make their own Christmas wreath this season. Whether you prefer a farmhouse style, natural elements, classic red and green, or plenty of bells and baubles, these homemade Christmas wreath ideas have all the inspiration you need to update your front door for the holiday season.
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DIY Flocked Wreath
Amy Batog
If your ideal holiday looks like the interior of a snow globe, this DIY wreath is for you. Start by flocking your wreath with flocking powder. Garnish foam balls or different-sized ornaments with faux snow, glitter, or flocking powder, and attach them to the wreath with florists wire. Finish by attaching snowflakes for a guaranteed white Christmas.
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Southern Shimmer
Amy Batog
This DIY evergreen Christmas wreath idea looks formal but comes together quickly. Dress up magnolia leaves, pinecones, and nuts in gilded holiday finery. Use gold spray paint to cover these embellishments and attach them to your Christmas wreath using florist wire and hot glue. Hot glue a wooden skewer to each bundle to make clusters of leaves and pinecones easier to attach to the wreath.
Winter Woodland
Amy Batog
Cardinals symbolize love and devotion; what better way to welcome friends than with a wreath brimming with these love birds? Create a festive, frosted DIY Christmas wreath by coating berries in spray adhesive and dipping them in glass glitter. After the glitter dries, attach the branches, a few faux nests, and birds evenly throughout. Finish the look with a bow made of a wide, red satin ribbon.
Coastal Charm
Amy Batog
Covered in gifts from the sea, this DIY coastal Christmas wreath idea sets a serene scene for anyone who comes ashore. Hot glue wooden skewers onto the back of tiny round ornaments resembling seashells and pearls, sand dollars, and starfish covered in green and blue glitter. Attach the accessories throughout the wreath using hot glue or florists wire, then hot glue driftwood to the bottom half. Use a blue spruce wreath to carry the coastal color scheme.
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Farmhouse Wreath
This DIY white berry wreath starts with an inexpensive grapevine wreath. Simply weave cut artificial berry stems through the form and secure with florists wire. Finish the rustic wreath with a simple blue velvet ribbon bow, and hang your wreath using a removable hook.
Fresh Succulent Christmas Wreath
Gorgeous and fresh succulents during the holidays are a perfect winter welcome. Usher guests into your home for Christmas by displaying a double-hooped display of succulents. This oh-so-simple Christmas wreath idea is easy to make—just secure the succulents using floral pins and accent with winter berries and greenery. Add a simple sign with a bit of Christmas cheer for the best homemade wreath.
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Farmhouse Wood Slice Wreath
Add to your existing farmhouse Christmas decor with this easy DIY Christmas wreath idea. Use hot glue to attach plain wood slices to a wreath form, and then accessorize with a plaid bow. Finish the look with flocked pinecones hung from the center with string.
Copper Hula-Hoop Christmas Wreath
The homemade Christmas wreath idea perfectly combines inexpensive and elegant, and guests will never guess what it’s made from. Take two hula hoops and transform them with copper spray paint. Tie greenery like eucalyptus, pine, and lamb’s ear to the wreath (although we recommend using faux greenery for a homemade wreath to last from year to year), and then finish with a holiday bow. This larger-than-life Christmas wreath makes the best accent piece on a fence or outer wall.
Pink Bauble Wreath
If you love pink Christmas decor, this DIY Christmas wreath idea is the perfect statement piece to add to your collection. To make it, attach crepe paper-covered balls to a pretty greenery wreath, alternating colors and sizes all the way around. Since the balls are covered in paper, we don’t recommend hanging this one outside on the front door, but it makes a gorgeous statement over the mantel.
Chalkboard Christmas Wreath
Affix a piece of chalkboard to the back of your holiday wreath and write a festive message on the front. Add a simple Christmas bow, and you’re done! This homemade Christmas wreath idea is easy to make, and kids will love adding holiday greetings or updating Christmas countdowns as the season arrives.
Ornament Wreath
Crafting these decoupaged Christmas ornaments is the perfect project to use up that stash of scraps from old rolls of wrapping paper. Punctuate the arrangement with a scattering of faux berries from the botanical aisle of the crafts supply store. A candy-striped pom-pom bow is a finishing touch for this pretty-as-a-present faux boxwood wreath.
Editor’s Tip
To decoupage ornaments, cut strips of paper and brush Mod Podge onto a portion of the ornament and on paper strips. Press and repeat until the ornament is covered. Then, brush on a top coat of decoupage and let it dry. Use florists wire to secure ornaments to the wreath.
Tinsel Wreath
This isn’t your ordinary tinsel wreath! This more-is-more display starts with a basic sparkly Christmas wreath idea but gets a bold upgrade from as many Christmas ornaments, bottle brush trees, pinecones, and accessories as possible. Use hot glue to attach everything, and use craft wire on extra-heavy ornaments as well.
Gold Hoop Greenery Wreaths
Transform plain gold hoops into a trio of hanging Christmas wreaths. Finish each with a bunch of seasonal greenery, pinecones, and bright berries. Hang these wreaths from Thanksgiving through Christmas.
Pom-Pom Wreath
This snowy scene comes together with a few skeins of yarn and some small mantel decor items. Make a whole set of DIY pom-poms in white and cream and attach them to a plain wreath form using hot glue. Accessorize with mini bottlebrush trees and a small house figure. Use a sparkly ribbon to hang the wreath on the front door or over the mantel.
Red Flower Wreath
This lush Christmas wreath is easy to create with an oval floral oasis as a base. Soak the oasis until it’s thoroughly wet and then tuck in stems of flowers, berries, and greens trimmed with shears to 3- to 4-inch lengths, clustering each type into free-flowing waves of color. The surprise element here is the radishes; wire small bunches to a floral pick and insert the pick. We also used amaryllis, spray and garden roses, protea, hypericum berries, and mixed evergreens.
Christmas Tree Wreath
Tired of the same old circular Christmas wreath? Craft your own creative Christmas tree-shaped wreath. Lay small cedar wreaths in a triangle tree shape and attach them with green craft wire. Add a “trunk” at the bottom, constructed from a few sticks cut to the same length. Hang from a pretty ribbon tied into a classic bow.
Felt Poinsettia Wreath
Perhaps even more than mistletoe, the poinsettia is the quintessential holiday plant. As an alternative to the traditional plants, we made felt poinsettia flowers. Arrange them on a faux eucalyptus wreath and secure with florists wire to add lush, everlasting greenery to your holiday decor.
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Metallic Magnolia Wreath
Painted magnolia leaves shine in this pretty Christmas wreath. Paint leaves silver, gold, and copper for a luxe metallic look. This handmade wreath idea is perfect for displaying throughout the holiday season.
Pretty Pastel Wreath
Break out the nontraditional colors for this year’s holiday decor! Pastel mini ornaments and bottlebrush trees pop against this white DIY pom-pom wreath. Make your own pom-poms with yarn and hot glue them to an embroidery hoop to form the base.
Pretty Pinecone Christmas Wreath
Simple materials get a textural upgrade, thanks to a little dose of white spray paint to reference a dusting of snow. Vary the coverage of spray paint so some pinecones are fully “snow-covered” and others are lightly dusted. Let dry. Use 8-inch pieces of florists wire to attach pinecones to a wire wreath form. Hot glue red jingle bells to the wreath, placing most of them on the full-white pinecones to help the color pop.
DIY Red Berry Wreath
This handmade red berry wreath adds cheery color to your holiday front porch. Get the look by updating a basic grapevine wreath with seasonal red berries and an oversized bow. Make it even merrier and add small greenery branches or ball ornaments.
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Twig Christmas Wreath
Paint a grapevine wreath white (or start with a white wreath). Give several twigs a light coat of white spray paint and let dry. Attach the longest sticks to the wreath with a glue gun and fill in with smaller pieces, gluing them in place as needed. Spray the whole wreath with light coat of white paint, allowing some of the natural color to show through. Glue on pinecones, tie on a jute ribbon bow, and add a few cedar sprigs behind the bow.
Red Berry Traditional Wreath
Start with a basic store-bought fir wreath and tuck in branches of red berries and faux greenery to create this overstuffed yet beautiful DIY Christmas wreath idea. Keep it casual with unmeasured berry twigs (some long, some short) and a loose, imperfect red bow. Match the colors in the wreath to your holiday decor for a cohesive palette.
Almond Flower Christmas Wreath
Spare a handful of almonds from the nutcracker and repurpose them as a Christmas wreath embellishment instead. Arrange the nuts in flower shapes and use a hot-glue gun to attach them to a moss wreath (our wreath is accented with grapevine). Add a cranberry to the center of each flower and finish with a simple red cording bow.
Greenery Wreath
Make your own Christmas wreath using greenery. Start with a basic grapevine wreath, and then tuck in sprigs of faux eucalyptus, dusty miller, and more. Display it through the holiday season and into spring; this long-lasting wreath can be customized with your favorite faux flowers, berries, and ribbon.
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Metallic Magnolia Wreath
Embellish a store-bought magnolia leaf wreath with metallic spray paint and twigs. Spray-paint the wreath silver, letting some of the leaves’ green and brown hues show through. (We used a 24-inch wreath.) Let the paint dry. Cut white branches into 8-inch and 15-inch lengths. Following the wreath’s curves, insert the branches in the wreath.
Homemade Skate Wreath
Repurpose an out-of-commission pair of skates as a DIY Christmas wreath idea for your front door. Just fill the boots with sprigs of greenery and holly berries. Hang up the skates on a door or mantel using ribbon and hooks.
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Nut Wreath
Create a gorgeous holiday wreath with your favorite seasonal snack. Stock up on mixed nuts from the bulk bin and glue them to a wreath form. Crack some nuts before adding them to the Christmas wreath to add texture.
Winter Mesh Wreath
This handmade holiday wreath can be made in under an hour. Create your own DIY mesh wreath using a wide ribbon and a wire wreath form. We used ornaments and bottle brush trees to complete our wreath, but try adding faux greenery or berries to customize your decor.
Natural Christmas Wreath
This textured wreath is made from a collection of nature’s seasonal bounty—pinecones, seedpods, moss, sticks, berries, and nuts. To make it, purchase a foam wreath form and hot glue miscellaneous items around it, varying their placement and color for visual interest.
Editor’s Tip
Assemble the pinecone Christmas wreath first with the flattest elements (like moss), ending with three-dimensional statement pieces (like pods). Hang the wreath a few times during assembly and step back to decide which piece to fill in next.
Homemade Forest Wreath
Turn a mossy wreath into a woodland tableaux. Choose twigs with interesting lines and forked details. Beginning at the top, place the thickest twigs in a pattern so they follow the curve of the wreath. Secure with floral U pins. Fill in with smaller twigs tucked or pinned in place. Wire a few birds to the wreath. Tie a ribbon as a hanger around the top of the wreath, and attach a bow with wire.
Fruit-Harvest Wreath
A pretty collection of greens and bright colors focuses attention on pretty fruits. To create, purchase a wire wreath form. Use florists wire to attach faux or real apples for this Christmas wreath idea, inserting the wire end into the bottom of the apple and wrapping it around the wreath. Add an inner layer of limes using the same method and an outer layer of pinecones. Insert greenery as needed to fill in gaps and add fullness to the pinecone Christmas wreath.
Christmas Wreath Greetings
Make a statement with your wreath this year by hanging an oversized wooden cutout greeting on the front of your wreath. Use a bright white paint color and silver glitter to customize the phrase and help it stand out against the backdrop. Attach silver ornament accents to finish the metallic wreath.
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Colorful Pinecone Wreath
Give your Christmas wreath a retro look with a few brightly colored elements. Purchase a fir wreath and spray paint it lightly and evenly with white paint. Add bright-colored accents—a few pinecones spray-painted in bright hues and miniature holiday ornaments—and hang with a ribbon.
Dried Citrus Wreath
Slices of dried citrus shine in this pretty DIY holiday wreath. We’ll show you how to make dried glittered fruits (it’s easier than you think!). Make a big batch and use them in crafts, potpourri, and DIY decor. Finish your cheery wreath with a classic bow.
Paper Flower Christmas Wreath
Simple paper flowers are a fun way to dress up a basic evergreen wreath. Make flowers in various shapes and sizes and attach them with wire. The flowers on this Christmas wreath were made from brown kraft paper and dusted with glitter for a touch of sparkle.
Fragrant Laurel Christmas Wreath
A classic wreath form, the laurel, gets a fragrant twist with fresh rosemary in this subtle Christmas wreath idea. Hot glue the inner and outer rings of a 14-inch wooden quilting hoop together and let it dry. Cut an 8-inch section from the top of the glued-together hoop. Use florists wire to attach rosemary bunches to the sides of the hoop and sprigs to the front. Glue a bow to the bottom center of the wreath; dust with faux snow if desired.
Driftwood Christmas Wreath
Glued around a foam form, odds and ends of driftwood become a naturally beautiful wall accent. Collect pieces of wood and hot glue around the wreath form, filling in with smaller pieces as needed to cover the form. Hang with a simple wide ribbon.
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Fir Wreath with Ornaments and Leaves
Give an elegant design boost to a classic evergreen wreath. Glittery holiday balls and spray-painted bay leaves supply a golden gloss. Choose a silky ribbon in a complementary color to bring together the Christmas accents and greenery.
Boxwood Blue Christmas Wreath
This boxwood beauty is an elegant way to break outside the circle. The icy blue wreath starts with a purchased square boxwood wreath and finishes with mini ornaments and glittering sugar beads.
Editor’s Tip
Top your wreath with a handmade bow! Cut eight strips of ribbon long enough to wrap around the wreath. Lay out two pieces of ribbon in an X-shape. Wrap a small length of florists wire around the middle of each X; twist ends together in back to secure. Nestle the wire into the wreath. Make three more bows using the ribbon strips. Hot glue the embellishments on to finish.
Perfectly Paired Christmas Wreaths
Why stop at just one wreath? Link two wreaths together to form a topiary-like look on your front door. Hang the wreaths on separate hooks for stability, but tie a ribbon from one wreath to the next so they look like one cohesive Christmas wreath idea.
Vintage Christmas Wreath
Give mini Christmas balls a little extra oomph by placing them in the center of vintage tree light reflectors. Attach the ultra-shiny ornaments and additional balls to the wreath using florists wire, and then hang with a ribbon in an unexpected color, such as a shade of pink.
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Window Christmas Wreath
Yes, the wreath is important, but sometimes, what you pair with the wreath makes the ultimate Christmas statement. Here, an unadorned leafy wreath is supported by a pair of old windows, creating a gorgeous combination that’s both vintage and festive.
Cute Santa Wreath
Every knock on your front door will be jollier than ever with this snazzy Santa wreath. Bedazzle a fresh or faux evergreen wreath with a vintage toy Santa, using twist ties to nestle him in. On one side, add a colorful assortment of ornaments and a wide ribbon bow on the other.
Dried Flower and Succulent Wreath
This nontraditional DIY Christmas wreath is brightened with yellow and orange dried flowers and stems of succulents. An inexpensive grapevine wreath forms the base. Accent it with twigs and eucalyptus greenery for a holiday wreath that lasts from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve.
Citrus Grapevine Christmas Wreath
This season, we’re sweet on citrus. Make artificial citrus fruit sparkle with a swipe of glue and a sprinkling of German glass glitter. Once dry, glue onto an 18-inch grapevine wreath. Tuck in fresh or faux citrus leaves and glue them in place.
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Frosty Blue Wreath
The luster of silvery ornaments makes any amount of evergreen stand out in this Christmas wreath with pinecones and berries. Using florists wire, attach silver-sprayed pinecones to an evergreen wreath. Add a mix of medium and large silver glass ornaments, using florists wire to secure. For elegant blue or teal additions, tuck in small ornaments.
Curled Paper Christmas Wreath
This Christmas wreath idea adds personal charm with family photos and hand-selected scrapbook paper. To craft, curl 1x6-inch paper strips, wrap them tightly around a pencil, and then glue the ends together. Once dry, hot glue the paper circles onto an 8-inch foam circle at various angles. Play with patterns and prints to give your wreath pops of holiday color and cheer.
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Leather Hoop Wreath
This leather wreath is minimalist without being Grinch-like and ideal for homes with modern decor. If modern isn’t your style, try wrapping the hoops in yarn or ribbon. To create, hot glue two craft rings together. Wrap each ring with its own color of leather cording, overlapping the cording where the rings meet. Arrange faux greenery and secure with hot glue. Secure colored ornaments or wood balls with hot glue and hang with leather cording.
Gold-Studded Pinecone Wreath
Paint pinecones silver and stud them with gold embellishments for a metallic take on your Christmas door. Start with a basic pinecone wreath and spray-paint it silver. Wire on gold accessories, such as golden nuts (you can spray-paint them yourself if you can’t find them pre-painted) and gold ball ornaments. Hang with a wide silk gold ribbon.
Festive Holiday Yarn Wreath
Greet rosy-cheeked guests with a warm, flowery wreath. First, wrap green yarn around a wreath form (available at your local crafts store). Then, create the pretty poinsettia blooms by cutting out felt flower shapes and hot-gluing silver bells to the centers. Hang this Christmas wreath on your door with a festive red-and-green ribbon.
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Blue and Silver Christmas Balls Wreath
Dress up a plain evergreen wreath with eucalyptus sprigs, glass ball ornaments, and spray paint. To make it, wire and wrap the ornaments to the wreath using florist picks, focusing on the lightest, biggest ornaments at the top and the darkest, smallest ornaments at the bottom. Use pearl-gold and mist-blue glitter sprays to give the wreath trimmings some frosty elegance.
Leafy Red-and-Green Christmas Wreath
The luster of silvery pink-sprayed leaves, in combination with the bright red leaves, make this Christmas wreath idea a showstopper. To make, spray purchased green faux leaves with your favorite shades of shimmery pink and red. Leave some of the leaves green to balance the color. Once dry, tuck them tightly in an evergreen wreath.
Holly Jolly Felt Wreath
A collection of perky colors gives an ordinary holiday wreath a bright makeover. Choose felt in classic red and green shades and add complementary hues like orange and aqua.
To make this wreath, cut the felt into 7-inch strips, about 1/2 inch to 1 inch in width. Wrap and overlap the strips around the foam wreath, pinning the ends to the back. Glue on a cute berry embellishment to finish.
To make the berries: Craft the cozy red berries using three 1x20-inch strips. Trim one long edge of each strip with pinking shears. Roll each strip to make a berry, starting at one short end and keeping the long straight edge aligned. Secure to the felt using hot glue.
Colorful Christmas Ornament Wreath
From sweet pinks and reds to icy blues and greens, this Christmas wreath is as colorful as they come! To make, collect ornaments of different shapes, sizes, and styles. Hot glue them to an 8-inch foam wreath, pointing the tops toward the wreath form. Sowcase the finished wreath above a mantel or fireplace where it can really sparkle.
Pinecone Wreath with Cardinals and Ornaments
Invite feathered Christmas friends to circle around a wreath this year. To make this holiday wreath, coat a store-bought pinecone wreath with gray spray paint. Spray with spray snow, then silver glitter; let dry between coats. Arrange three cardinal figurines and nine round red ornaments among the pinecones, adhering with hot glue to keep them in place.
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Add to your front door wreath with outdoor holiday decor to make your porch or front entry festive, bright, and welcoming. These cute-as-can-be Christmas gnomes will bring a whimsical, friendly touch that makes guests smile. If you’re continuing with a cheerful and fun theme, add a decorative sleigh or a bicycle lit up for the season.
Embellish your front door with more than a wreath for maximum Christmas impact. And don’t forget the lights—what would the most wonderful time of the year be without them?
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