Studio DIY/ A Beautiful Mess
Gifts aren't the only jolly part of Christmas. The holiday season is also about festive Christmas decorations, including stunning outdoor decor ideas and Christmas tree looks that are designed to impress. But while you're planning your holiday decor, don't forget about DIY Christmas wreaths to deck out your front door and instantly put guests in the holiday spirit the moment they arrive.
Handmade Christmas wreath ideas are a creative and easy way to welcome family and friends into your space (without worrying about spending a ton of money). Use real or faux evergreens (including juniper, white pine and Douglas fir) to create a classic design for any part of the home. Some decoration ideas in our roundup are more unique options, including wreaths made of cookies cutters, family photos, disco balls, dried pasta, corks and colorful candy (looking for any homemade Christmas candy recipes?).
Browse through some of our favorite outdoor and indoor Christmas wreaths that'll make your holiday one to remember.
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Popsicle Stick Wreath
Popsicle sticks are always great to have when it comes to crafts, even when working on your DIY wreath. Purchase green popsicle sticks or paint your own green before glueing them together into a wreath form. Use a red ribbon to tie the festive look together.
A Beautiful Mess
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Disco Ball Wreath
Use silver tinsel garland and mini disco ball ornaments to DIY a wreath that's not only great for the holidays, but festive enough for any '90s theme party you might host throughout the year.
Studio DIY
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Balloon Wreath
Hang this balloon wreath just about anywhere to give your home a colorful and vibrant look. This blogger used 40 balloons in varied shades of green and a dozen pink, red and peach hues for a holiday-themed appeal.
Sarah Hearts
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Tree-Shaped Wreath
Kick off the holiday season with a tree-shaped evergreen wreath full of ornaments, red berries and pinecones. Don't forget to add Christmas lights!
Crafts by Amanda
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Doily Wreath
Make use of those doilies in your craft box by turning them into a wreath that's fit to display all season long. Purchase a foam wreath form and paper doilies from your local craft or dollar store, then attach a burlap bow for a touch of cheer.
Lovely Indeed
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Vintage Wreath With Toy Cars
Featuring mini sisal trees and a vintage car piled with presents, this wreath makes a unique addition to your holiday decor. Start with a brass or gold hoop and on the bottom, let a faux tree branch serve as the finishing touch.
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Twigs and Pom Pom Wreath
Collect twigs and branches from your backyard (or during your daily travels outdoors) to make this starburst wreath. Purchase off-white pom poms or make your own using chunky yarn.
The House That Lars Built
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Pasta Wreath
This wreath will bring you back to your macaroni crafting days as a kid. This one is made from dried pasta (penne and other shapes were used as adornments), and jazzed up with white spray paint. It doesn't get more simple than that!
Design Improvised
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Wheat Wreath
This blogger used bunches of wheat, faux berries, jingle bells and greenery to DIY a Christmas wreath inspired by one of the many Nordic-themed crafts from Scandinavian Gatherings.
A Beautiful Mess
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Mandarin Wreath
Here's a wreath that's simple, sweet and natural (especially since you can even snack on the materials while working). The design is made from cedar and eucalyptus, with mandarins featured throughout for a dose of color.
Club Crafted
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Gradient Wreath
You'll only need a white pine wreath and spray paint to make this lively gradient wreath. Choose four to five paint colors and make sure to let the material dry before hanging it above your mantel or wall.
Mike Garten
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Magical Forest Wreath
Wrap wire around bases of bottle-brush trees and attach to a faux wreath (dabbing hot glue on bottoms will help them stay upright). Spray adhesive all over the wreath, then sprinkle it with artificial snow. Hang the wreath on a sturdy hook and enjoy its beauty all winter long!
Michel Arnaud
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Pink and Green Ornament Wreath
Show your true colors with this bold ornament wreath. Choose bright hues in a variety of ornament sizes for a true showstopper.
Brian Woodco*ck
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Ice Skates Wreath
Go for an unexpected look this year with ice skates lined in fur. Spruce up the design with pom poms and silver ornaments.
Erika LaPresto/Studio D
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Bow Wreath
Because your kids don't really appreciate your gift wrapping skills anyway. Turn your bow stash into a colorful wreath that you can use year after year.
Mike Garten
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Snowball Wreath
We bet you didn't think styrofoam balls could be so pretty. To make this crafty design, just use hot glue to apply styrofoam balls to a wreath form. Once they're all dry, top off the look with a bow and wire for hanging.
Mike Garten
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Traditional Look
Keep it simple with a classic-looking wreath dressed up in patterned bows and acorns.
Between Naps on the Porch
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Evergreens Galore
Go bold with three evergreen wreaths strung together with festive floral ribbon. This classic design matches any style or color of your front door.
Michael Partenio
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Square-Shaped Wreath
This year, go for an unexpected wreath shape, like this striking square design, that can work beautifully against a dark-colored door.
Erika LaPresto/Studio D
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Enchanted Fairy Wreath
Watch out: By hanging this magical wreath on your front door, you'll make some tiny house guests (read: elves and fairies) feel right at home.
Stacey Brandford
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Stacked Wreaths
For a simple yet eye-catching look, stack two wreaths on your front door using fishing line. Create a full holiday vignette by adding a cozy throw, birch logs and potted greenery.
Michel Arnaud
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Quirky Tie Wreath
If his collection of patterned ties is getting out of control, have fun with it in the form of a wreath. Added bonus if you can grab a few holiday-themed ties.
Mike Garten
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Pom-Pom Wreath
Christmas is the perfect time to put your pom-pom maker to the test. Try a snow-inspired wreath look by glueing pom-poms in varied sizes to a wreath form. Make even more of an impact by finishing the look with a matching tassel and bottle brush trees.
Mike Garten
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Magnolia Wreath Trio
String three wreaths on a ribbon for greenery that spans the whole length of your door. Opt for nontraditional greenery, such as magnolia leaves.
Mike Garten
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Christmas Ornament Wreath
Assemble this eye-catching door decoration by attaching colorful ornaments to a faux wreath. Warm shades, such as pink, red, orange, yellow and gold go on one side; cool tones, such as blue, purple, green and silver go on the other.
Brian Woodco*ck
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Vintage Bulbs Wreath
The vintage Christmas lights stashed away in your attic may no longer work, but this wreath is proof that they are still full of Christmas cheer.
Mike Garten
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Candy Cane Stripe Wreath
All you need for this decoration is a Styrofoam wreath and red and white straws. Glue the straws side by side around the wreath. For the second layer, cut the straws in half and glue them on top of the first layer.
Mike Garten
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Magnolia Leaf Wreath
Head to the florist and pick up some magnolia branches and a florist's foam wreath. Soak the wreath in water for five minutes and push leaves from the magnolia branches into the foam. Paint select leaves silver or gold.
Michel Arnaud
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Cookie Cutter Wreath
Once the final batch of Christmas cookies comes out of the oven, clean off the cookie cutters for a charming decoration. Or better yet, pick up a cheap set, so you can keep baking cookies all season long.
Brian Woodco*ck
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Peppermint Wreath
Santa Claus Lane has nothin' on your neighborhood, especially when you hang this sweet-as-candy wreath on your front door. Just glue together painted wooden rounds and embellish them with striped ribbon and pom-poms for an instant decoration.
