This post may contain paid and/or affiliate links. I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Please see our Privacy Policy.
A homemade wreath is one of the easiest ways to make your front door, mantel or kitchen feel ready for Christmas. You do not need to be crafty or spend a lot, either. Most of these take an afternoon or less, and a few take under 20 minutes. I rounded up 15 DIY wreath ideas from some of my favourite bloggers, from classic fresh fir and magnolia to candy canes, dried oranges and ornaments.
15 DIY Christmas Wreath Ideas That Are Easy to Make
Each idea below links to the full tutorial so you can see every step. Pick one for the front door, then try a smaller one for the kitchen or a window.
1. Traditional Fresh Fir Wreath
This is the classic Christmas wreath, made from balsam fir wired onto a flat metal ring. You cut the fir into short pieces, wire bunches of 3 or 4 onto the frame, and keep working around until the last bunch tucks in at the start. Virginia says the basic supplies should cost less than $10, and the greenery is free if you can gather it yourself. Tip: add red berries, a ribbon or a simple bow once the base is done so it feels finished.
2. 7 Minute Eucalyptus Wreath
If you are short on time, this one is hard to beat. Faux eucalyptus stems are cut apart, curved, and tucked straight into a 14 inch grapevine base, so there is no glue or wire wrapping at all. Kati says it took her 7 minutes start to finish. Tip: keep all the stems facing the same direction and alternate between the inside, outside and front of the ring for a full, natural look.
3. Easy DIY Pinecone Wreath
This rustic wreath uses about 60 to 75 pinecones hot glued onto a 14 inch wire form that is first wrapped in jute twine. Sort the cones into large, medium and small piles, then glue the big ones to the outer ring, the medium ones in the middle and the tiny ones on the inside. It works for fall, Thanksgiving and Christmas, and it will last for years. Tip: tuck in evergreen cuttings, red berries or battery fairy lights to dress it up for the holidays.
4. Dried Orange Slice Wreath
Dried oranges give this wreath a warm, old fashioned glow. The slices are cut about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick, dried low in the oven for a few hours, then hot glued in overlapping rows around a 12 inch bamboo hoop. A dark green satin bow finishes it off. Tip: mix in a few smaller slices on top for a layered look, and dry a few extra in case some brown too much.
5. Candy Cane Wreath
No wreath form needed for this sweet one. You glue 20 to 24 candy canes together in pairs, back to back, until they make a ring, then glue the hooks together at the bottom. Short pieces of red ribbon get tied around each pair, plus a long loop at the top for hanging. Tip: plastic candy canes work too if you want it to last for more than one season.
6. Simple Evergreen Hoop Wreath
This minimalist wreath starts with a large embroidery hoop and a small bunch of greenery wired onto one section. White ribbon is wrapped over the stems to hide them, and an acrylic snowflake ornament is wired and glued in the centre. It comes together in minutes and looks clean and modern. Tip: stick to a single hoop, since a double hoop gets heavy, and paint it white if you want a softer look.
7. Fresh Magnolia and Mixed Branch Wreath
Glossy magnolia leaves with their rusty brown undersides are mixed with clippings like fir, cedar, eucalyptus, boxwood and rosemary. You bundle 3 or 4 branches, wire them to the frame, and layer each bundle over the last, wiring about every 3 inches. Clusters of dried orange slices and a bow finish it off. Tip: raid your own yard first, since Kim says it costs next to nothing if the greenery grows nearby.
8. Navy and Gold Ornament Wreath
This glam ornament wreath is made by hot gluing plastic ball ornaments in different sizes onto a 16 inch foam ring. Kristi glued a layer on the inside and outside first, added tinsel garland around the top to fill gaps, then filled in the rest. The navy and gold colours match her Christmas tree. Tip: step back as you go and spread the colours out so they do not clump together.
9. White Painted Pinecone Wreath
Pinecones do not have to look rustic. Here, small and medium cones are baked to open them up, glued in rows onto a 12 inch flat wood form, and the whole wreath is spray painted white with a long white ribbon. The post lists about an hour of work and $10 to $15 in supplies. Tip: bake the cones before you start so they open up fully and any bugs are gone before they come inside.
10. Quick Boxwood Hoop Wreath
Fresh boxwood sprigs are tied into bundles of three with florist wire and attached to a 12 inch embroidery hoop about 4 inches apart, roughly 9 bunches in all. Pam says it takes under 20 minutes and costs roughly $4. The result is soft, loose and natural. Tip: trim the ends after it is hung if you want a neater, more formal shape.
11. Magnolia Leaf Wreath
A dollar grapevine form and a pile of magnolia leaves are all you need for this farmhouse favourite. Fresh leaves are washed, dried and sorted by size, then hot glued to the back of the form in layers, with smaller leaves angled on the inner ring. The post says it cost less than $1. Tip: faux magnolia leaves work the same way if you want a wreath you can use year after year.
12. Candy Cane Shaped Evergreen Wreath
This one is shaped like a giant candy cane. A straw wreath form is cut with a small saw and bent into a hook, then evergreen greenery is wired around it and red ribbon is wrapped on like stripes. A red bow at the bottom finishes it. Tip: wrap floral wire around both cut ends first so the straw does not unravel while you work.
13. Boxwood Christmas Wreath with a Gold Bell
Boxwood cuttings are tucked into the loops on the back of a 12 inch metal form and overlapped all the way around. A large gold jingle bell hangs from red cord at the top, and silk poinsettias and a ribbon bow are added at about 10 and 2 o’clock. The post estimates about 30 minutes and $20. Tip: use pliers to close the loops tightly so the boxwood stays put as it dries.
14. Easy Deco Mesh Wreath
Deco mesh wreaths look store bought but are simple to make. Strips of mesh about 12 to 18 inches long are curled, twisted around the middle with a pipe cleaner, and attached to a 12 to 14 inch wire form. Leslie used five colours for a fun, curly look. Tip: this one is shown in bright pastels, so swap in red, green, white and gold mesh for a Christmas version.
15. Mini Wood Bead Wreath Ornaments
Not every wreath has to go on the door. These little wreaths are made by bending about 15 inches of floral wire into a circle and threading on 18 wooden beads, then twisting the ends together behind the first bead. A baker’s twine loop makes the hanger. Tip: add a tiny bow and a sprig of greenery, then hang them on the tree or tie them onto gifts.
I hope these DIY Christmas wreath ideas help you make something you love for your door this year. Pin this post so you have it handy when you are ready to craft, and come back for more holiday decor ideas.
Leave a Reply