56 DIY Christmas Wreath Ideas for Every Holiday Style

Photo: Adam Albright

These lovely Christmas wreath designs will add a festive touch to your winter décor, so deck the halls. Although fir is commonly used to construct Christmas wreaths, we provide some creative ideas for anyone wishing to make one this year. These DIY Christmas wreath ideas will inspire you to redecorate your front entrance for the holidays, whether your taste is farmhouse, natural materials, classic red and green, or lots of bells and baubles.

DIY Flocked Wreath

Amy Batog

If your perfect holiday scene involves a snowy wonderland, this DIY flocked wreath is just what you need. Begin by applying flocking powder to your wreath to give it a snowy texture. Decorate foam balls or various-sized ornaments with faux snow, glitter, or additional flocking powder. Secure these decorations onto the wreath using the florist’s wire. To complete the look, add snowflake ornaments for a guaranteed white Christmas.

Southern Shimmer

Amy Batog

This festive DIY wreath exudes elegance with minimal effort. Transform magnolia leaves, pinecones, and nuts into golden decorations using gold spray paint. Secure these gilded elements to your Christmas wreath with florist wire and hot glue. For easier placement, attach wooden skewers to each bundle, creating clusters that are simple to affix to the wreath.

Winter Woodland

Amy Batog

Create a charming woodland wreath with cardinals as the main attraction. Begin by coating berries with spray adhesive and rolling them in glass glitter. Once dry, evenly distribute the glittered berries, faux nests, and cardinals around the wreath. Complete the arrangement with a bow made from wide red satin ribbon for a cozy, love-filled holiday touch.

Coastal Charm

Amy Batog

Bring the calm of the coast to your holiday decor with this coastal-themed wreath. Start by hot-gluing wooden skewers to the back of tiny round ornaments that mimic seashells, pearls, sand dollars, and starfish. Sprinkle these with green and blue glitter before attaching them to the wreath. Add driftwood to the bottom half for an authentic coastal feel and use a blue spruce wreath as the base to enhance the seaside theme.

Farmhouse Wreath

Jay Wilde

Create a rustic and elegant farmhouse wreath using an inexpensive grapevine base. Simply weave artificial berry stems through the wreath and secure them with florist’s wire. Finish the look with a classic blue velvet ribbon bow. Hang the wreath using a removable hook for a charming and easy-to-make decoration.

Fresh Succulent Christmas Wreath

Marty Baldwin

Welcome the season with a fresh and vibrant succulent wreath. Display succulents on a double-hooped frame, securing them with floral pins. Enhance the arrangement with winter berries and greenery for a festive touch. Adding a cheerful sign can provide the perfect finishing touch to this simple yet eye-catching wreath.

Farmhouse Wood Slice Wreath

Jason Donnelly

Add a touch of farmhouse charm to your Christmas decor with a wood slice wreath. Attach plain wood slices to a wreath form using hot glue. Decorate with a plaid bow and hang flocked pinecones from the center with string for a cozy, rustic look.

Copper Hula-Hoop Christmas Wreath

Carson Downing

Combine elegance and budget-friendliness with this copper hula-hoop wreath. Spray paint two hula hoops with copper paint and tie greenery like eucalyptus, pine, and lamb’s ear around them. For durability, use faux greenery. Complete with a festive bow, this oversized wreath makes a stunning focal point for any wall or fence.

Pink Bauble Wreath

Adam Albright

For a bold, colorful statement, consider this pink bauble wreath. Attach crepe paper-covered foam balls in varying colors and sizes to a green wreath form. Although this wreath is better suited for indoor display, it adds a beautiful pop of color over a mantel or inside your home.

Chalkboard Christmas Wreath

Anthony Masterson

Make your holiday wreath interactive with a chalkboard backing. Attach a chalkboard to the back of the wreath and write festive messages on the front. Add a simple Christmas bow to complete this easy and customizable decoration, perfect for changing messages or counting down the days until Christmas.

Ornament Wreath

Jason Donnelly

Use up scraps of wrapping paper by creating decoupaged Christmas ornaments for your wreath. Cover ornaments with strips of paper using Mod Podge, then secure them to the wreath with florist wire. Finish with a candy-striped pom-pom bow for a festive and creative touch.

Tinsel Wreath

Marty Baldwin

Elevate your tinsel wreath with an abundance of festive decorations. Start with a basic tinsel wreath and add as many Christmas ornaments, bottle brush trees, pinecones, and other accessories as you like. Use hot glue and craft wire to secure everything in place for a bold and eye-catching display.

Gold Hoop Greenery Wreaths

Alice & Lois

Create chic and modern holiday wreaths with gold macramé hoops and seasonal greenery. Finish each hoop with pinecones and bright berries for a stylish and simple wreath that can be displayed from Thanksgiving through Christmas.

Pom-Pom Wreath

Marty Baldwin

Craft a snowy scene with a pom-pom wreath. Make pom-poms in white and cream using yarn and attach them to a plain wreath form with hot glue. Decorate with mini bottlebrush trees and a small house figure, then hang the wreath with a sparkly ribbon for a festive touch.

Red Flower Wreath

Edmund Barr

Design a lush and vibrant wreath using an oval floral oasis as the base. Soak the oasis and arrange stems of flowers, berries, and greens in clusters to create waves of color. Add small bunches of radishes wired to floral picks for an unexpected touch, alongside amaryllis, roses, protea, hypericum berries, and mixed evergreens.

Christmas Tree Wreath

Kim Cornelison

Break away from traditional circular wreaths with a creative Christmas tree-shaped design. Arrange small cedar wreaths in a triangular shape and secure them with green craft wire. Add a “trunk” made from sticks cut to the same length and hang the wreath from a ribbon tied into a bow.

Felt Poinsettia Wreath

Jason Donnelly

Celebrate the poinsettia with a unique felt version. Attach felt poinsettia flowers to a faux eucalyptus wreath using florist’s wire. This alternative to real plants adds a lush and everlasting touch to your holiday decor.

Metallic Magnolia Wreath

Adam Albright

Create a striking wreath with magnolia leaves painted in metallic shades of silver, gold, and copper. This luxurious wreath adds a touch of elegance to your holiday decor and is perfect for display throughout the season.

Pretty Pastel Wreath

Marty Baldwin

Embrace nontraditional holiday colors with a pastel wreath. Use mini ornaments and bottlebrush trees in pastel hues on a white pom-pom base. Craft your own pom-poms with yarn and attach them to an embroidery hoop for a charming and unique holiday decoration.

Pretty Pinecone Christmas Wreath

Greg Scheidemann

Transform simple pinecones into a stunning holiday wreath with a touch of spray paint. Start by varying the spray paint coverage to create a mix of “snow-covered” pinecones, some fully coated and others lightly dusted. Once dry, attach the pinecones to a wire wreath form using 8-inch florist’s wire. Hot-glue red jingle bells onto the pinecones, focusing on those that are fully white to make the color pop against the snowy backdrop.

DIY Red Berry Wreath

Marty Baldwin

Brighten your front porch with this charming red berry wreath. Begin with a basic grapevine wreath and embellish it with vibrant red berries and an oversized bow for a festive touch. For an extra holiday feel, incorporate small greenery branches or even some sparkling ornaments to make it stand out even more.

Twig Christmas Wreath

Joseph Keller

Give a grapevine wreath a rustic makeover with a few coats of white spray paint. Start by lightly spraying the twigs, leaving some of their natural texture visible. After the wreath dries, attach longer twigs to the base using hot glue, filling in with smaller pieces as needed. Finish with glued-on pinecones, a jute ribbon bow, and cedar sprigs for a natural touch.

Red Berry Traditional Wreath

John Granen

A simple fir wreath gets a holiday update with red berries and faux greenery. Tuck unmeasured berry branches into the wreath, creating a casual, natural look. Tie a loose red bow, and let some twigs extend outward for a laid-back, overstuffed style. Match the wreath colors to your holiday decor for a cohesive and inviting look.

Almond Flower Christmas Wreath

Joseph Keller

Repurpose almonds into charming floral accents for your Christmas wreath. Arrange the almonds in flower shapes and hot-glue them to a moss-covered wreath. For added detail, place a cranberry in the center of each almond flower and tie it all together with a simple red bow. This unique wreath adds a handmade touch to your holiday decor.

Greenery Wreath

Jay Wilde

Craft a lush wreath using faux greenery for a long-lasting decoration that extends beyond Christmas. Start with a grapevine wreath and insert sprigs of eucalyptus, dusty miller, and other greenery. Customize the wreath with your favorite faux flowers, berries, or ribbons for a personalized touch that can be displayed throughout the seasons.

Metallic Magnolia Wreath

Joe Keller

A store-bought magnolia leaf wreath becomes a modern holiday statement with a coat of metallic spray paint. Spray the wreath silver, allowing some of the natural green and brown tones of the leaves to peek through. Cut white branches and weave them into the wreath’s curves, creating a sleek and festive design that’s perfect for the holiday season.

Homemade Skate Wreath

John Granen

Repurpose an old pair of skates into a whimsical front door wreath. Fill the boots with holly berries and greenery for a festive look. Hang the skates with ribbon and hooks, either on your door or mantel, for a playful and unique holiday decoration that nods to winter fun.

Nut Wreath

Adam Albright

Create a stunning holiday wreath using a simple yet striking material—nuts. Use a mixture of whole and cracked nuts and glue them to a wreath form for texture and visual interest. This wreath is perfect for adding a natural and earthy element to your Christmas decor, and you can personalize it by adding ribbon or other embellishments.

Winter Mesh Wreath

Jacob Fox

Make a festive winter mesh wreath in under an hour with this quick DIY. Wrap a wide ribbon around a wire wreath form and embellish with ornaments or bottle brush trees. For a personalized touch, add faux greenery or berries, allowing you to customize the design to suit your home’s holiday decor.

Natural Christmas Wreath

Michael Partenio

Use nature’s own bounty to create a textured and rustic Christmas wreath. Start with a foam wreath form and glue on pinecones, seedpods, moss, sticks, berries, and nuts. To add dimension, begin with flat elements and finish with bulkier pieces, such as large pods. Hang your wreath during the process to ensure an even, balanced look.

Homemade Forest Wreath

Joe Keller

Bring the forest to your front door with a mossy woodland wreath. Choose twigs with interesting shapes and place them along the wreath’s curve, securing them with florists U pins. Tuck in smaller twigs for a fuller look and wire a few bird figurines onto the wreath to enhance its natural charm. Finish with a ribbon hanger and bow for a cozy woodland scene.

Fruit-Harvest Wreath

Jay Wilde

Add a pop of color to your holiday decor with a fruit-harvest wreath. Attach faux or real apples and limes to a wire wreath form using florist’s wire. Arrange the fruits in layers and fill gaps with greenery and pinecones. This vibrant and cheerful wreath brings a festive touch to your home, perfect for the holiday season.

Christmas Wreath Greetings

Alise O’Brien

Make a bold statement with a custom wooden greeting added to your Christmas wreath. Paint the phrase in bright white and sprinkle it with silver glitter for extra sparkle. Finish the wreath with silver ornament accents for a metallic touch that will stand out against the greenery.

Colorful Pinecone Wreath

Bryan McCay

Give your Christmas wreath a retro twist with colorful pinecones and ornaments. Lightly spray-paint a fir wreath with white paint and add vibrant pinecones in various hues. Finish by incorporating miniature holiday ornaments for a playful and cheerful look, and hang the wreath with a coordinating ribbon for added style.

Dried Citrus Wreath

Adam Albright

Dried citrus slices add a warm and inviting touch to this DIY holiday wreath. Make glittered dried fruit slices to use as decorations, then arrange them on a wreath form. Finish with a classic bow for a bright, cheerful wreath that combines natural beauty with a bit of sparkle.

Paper Flower Christmas Wreath

David A. Land

Turn a basic evergreen wreath into a festive work of art with handmade paper flowers. Create flowers of different shapes and sizes from kraft paper and add a sprinkle of glitter for a little sparkle. Attach the flowers with wire to create a whimsical and unique wreath that stands out during the holiday season.

Fragrant Laurel Christmas Wreath

Greg Scheidemann

A fresh twist on a classic laurel wreath, this version uses rosemary for a fragrant and festive touch. Attach bunches of rosemary to a wooden quilting hoop with florist’s wire, and secure them to the front and sides of the wreath. Finish with a bow and a dusting of faux snow for an elegant holiday decoration.

Driftwood Christmas Wreath

David Tsay

Give driftwood a new life as a beautiful wall decoration for the holidays. Collect small pieces of driftwood and hot-glue them onto a foam wreath form, filling in gaps as needed. Hang the wreath with a simple ribbon for a rustic yet refined holiday look.

Fir Wreath with Ornaments and Leaves

David Tsay

Add a touch of elegance to a classic fir wreath with glittery holiday balls and spray-painted leaves. Attach the ornaments and bay leaves to the wreath using florists wire, then finish with a silky ribbon to tie the design together. This wreath offers a subtle, sophisticated look for your holiday decor.

Boxwood Blue Christmas Wreath

Greg Scheidemann

Break away from traditional wreath shapes with a square boxwood wreath. Spray-paint the wreath an icy blue and add mini ornaments and glittering sugar beads. Top the wreath with a handmade bow and enjoy a festive yet modern holiday look.

Perfectly Paired Christmas Wreaths

David A. Land

Why settle for one wreath when you can have two? Link two wreaths together with a ribbon to create a topiary-like effect on your door. Hang each wreath on a separate hook for stability, and use a coordinating ribbon to make them appear as one.

Vintage Christmas Wreath

Greg Scheidemann

Give your wreath a nostalgic twist by incorporating vintage Christmas ornaments. Place shiny ornaments in the center of vintage tree light reflectors and attach them to your wreath using florist’s wire. This wreath offers a retro, festive feel, perfect for a vintage holiday theme.

Window Christmas Wreath

Tria Giovan

Sometimes the best holiday decorations come from unexpected pairings. In this design, a simple leafy wreath is combined with vintage windowpanes for a striking display. This wreath and window combo adds a rustic yet elegant touch to any space, blending vintage charm with holiday spirit.

Cute Santa Wreath

Jay Wilde

Add some jolly cheer to your front door with a Santa-themed wreath. Nestle a vintage toy Santa into a fresh or faux evergreen wreath, securing it with twist ties. On one side, add colorful ornaments, and balance the look with a wide ribbon bow on the other. This fun wreath brings extra festive joy to every guest who visits.

Dried Flower and Succulent Wreath

Jay Wilde

Brighten your Christmas decor with dried flowers and succulents arranged in a nontraditional holiday wreath. Attach the flowers and succulents to a grapevine wreath for a warm, natural look that lasts from Thanksgiving through the New Year. Add eucalyptus and twigs to complete the design.

Citrus Grapevine Christmas Wreath

Greg Scheidemann

Create a sparkling citrus wreath with faux fruit dusted in glitter. Hot-glue the glittered citrus fruits to a grapevine wreath form, and add fresh or faux citrus leaves for a lush, vibrant finish. This wreath adds a burst of bright, cheerful color to any holiday decor.

Frosty Blue Wreath

Michael Garland

Silver and blue ornaments make this pinecone wreath shimmer with frosty elegance. Spray-paint pinecones silver and attach them to an evergreen wreath using florist’s wire. Add blue and teal ornaments to complete the winter wonderland look. This wreath offers a stylish, cool-toned holiday aesthetic.

Curled Paper Christmas Wreath

Adam Albright

Personalize your holiday wreath with curled paper strips and family photos. Curl strips of scrapbook paper around a pencil and glue them to a foam wreath form. Add family photos for a sentimental touch, creating a wreath that tells a story and adds holiday charm.

Leather Hoop Wreath

Jason Donnelly

Minimalism meets elegance in this leather hoop wreath, perfect for a modern home decor. If leather isn’t your style, you can substitute it with yarn or ribbon. Begin by gluing two craft rings together. Wrap each ring in a distinct color of leather cording, making sure to overlap the cording where the rings connect. Next, attach faux greenery using hot glue, and secure colored ornaments or wooden balls in place with the same method. Finish by hanging the wreath with a leather cord.

Gold-Studded Pinecone Wreath

Greg Scheidemann

Transform your Christmas door with a touch of metallic glamour by painting pinecones silver and adding gold accents. Start by spray-painting a basic pinecone wreath silver. Decorate it with gold embellishments, such as gold-painted nuts and ball ornaments. If you can’t find pre-painted nuts, simply spray paint them yourself. Complete the look with a wide silk gold ribbon for hanging.

Festive Holiday Yarn Wreath

Jay Wilde

Welcome your guests with a cozy and cheerful yarn wreath. Begin by wrapping a wreath form with green yarn, which you can find at any craft store. Next, create festive poinsettia flowers from felt, and attach silver bells to their centers using hot glue. Add a festive touch by hanging the wreath with a red-and-green ribbon.

Blue and Silver Christmas Balls Wreath

Dana Gallagher

Enhance a simple evergreen wreath with a touch of elegance using blue and silver decorations. Wire and arrange glass ball ornaments on the wreath, placing the larger, lighter-colored ornaments at the top and the smaller, darker ones at the bottom. To add a frosty effect, use pearl-gold and mist-blue glitter sprays on the wreath for a sophisticated finish.

Leafy Red-and-Green Christmas Wreath

Jason Donnelly

Make a bold statement with a wreath featuring a striking combination of red and green hues. Spray green faux leaves with shades of shimmering pink and red, leaving some green to balance the palette. Once the paint is dry, arrange the leaves densely on an evergreen wreath for a vibrant holiday display.

Holly Jolly Felt Wreath

Jay Wilde

Give your wreath a fun and colorful update with felt in a range of bright shades. Select felt in classic red and green, and add complementary colors like orange and aqua. Cut the felt into 7-inch strips, with widths ranging from 1/2 inch to 1 inch. Wrap and overlap these strips around a foam wreath, pinning the ends to the back. Complete the wreath by gluing on felt berries, made from rolled strips of red felt.

Colorful Christmas Ornament Wreath

Scott Little

Brighten up your holiday decor with a wreath covered in a rainbow of ornaments. Collect various ornaments in different shapes, sizes, and colors. Attach them to an 8-inch foam wreath using hot glue, ensuring the tops of the ornaments face inward. Display this vibrant wreath above your mantel or fireplace for a festive sparkle.

Pinecone Wreath with Cardinals and Ornaments

King Au

Add a charming touch to your holiday wreath with cardinal figurines and festive ornaments. Start by spraying a store-bought pinecone wreath with gray paint, then add a layer of spray snow and silver glitter, allowing each layer to dry before applying the next. Arrange three cardinal figurines and nine red ornaments among the pinecones, securing them with hot glue for a beautiful finish.

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