Add extra creativity to your holiday decorating this year with these DIY Christmas wreath ideas for kids. As the holiday season approaches, I like to plan a few fun Christmas crafts I can enjoy together with my kids. They are elementary age, so we decided to make Christmas wreaths for their bedroom doors as a weekend project. It’s a simple way to spend time together and create something we can enjoy all season.
Picking a Wreath Theme
Before gathering supplies for this Christmas wreath craft, we started by choosing a theme for each child’s wreath. A quick search on your favorite holiday retailer’s website or Pinterest will spark plenty of ideas. I knew I wanted my daughter’s wreath to be a sugar-and-spice theme with candy icons and modern colors. For my son, I chose a more classic red design filled with cheerful Christmas icons. Some other fun ideas include:
- Nature-inspired wreath: pine cones, orange slices, and cranberries for a simple, traditional look
- Winter wonderland theme: silver ornaments, faux snow, and soft blue ribbon
- Gingerbread wreath: felt cookies and peppermint shapes for a playful, kid-friendly design
Gathering Supplies
Once your theme is set, it’s time to gather all the supplies you’ll need. Creating a list makes shopping with kids much easier. Planning ahead also helps you avoid missing anything during the store trip. Below is a list of the items we used for our wreaths:
- Wreath base: Choose from a grapevine wreath, wire wreath frame, foam wreath, straw wreath, holiday pine wreath, or a faux boxwood wreath like mine. You can also customize a store-bought wreath by removing existing elements like I did.
- Holiday accents: Pick ornaments, felt shapes, or themed pieces that fit your design. I used candy ornaments and trucks with trees. Floral stems or other small decorations you find also work well.
- Where to shop: The Dollar Store, Hobby Lobby, Michaels, or larger retailers have a variety of wreath bases and accents. By gathering everything in one trip, you’ll save time and keep the project fun.
Putting It Together
After gathering your supplies, you can start assembling your wreaths. The easiest and most effective methods are using glue or wire to affix your holiday items. Select your method before you start working.
- Lay out all of your items around the wreath so you can see how the design will come together.
- Work your way around the wreath, attaching each piece with glue or wire. We used hot glue!
- This is a fun activity for young or elementary-aged kids. Little hands can help place items and help secure them as appropriate.
- Step back and check that the wreath feels balanced. Make small adjustments as needed.
Displaying Your Wreath
When your wreaths are finished, find the best spots to display them around your home. Even the smallest spot can feel special with a cute wreath. My kids chose to hang theirs on the outside of their bedroom doors.
- Where to hang: any door, interior or exterior, as long as the materials can handle the weather.
- Add a festive touch: hang one on a bedroom or hallway door for a simple holiday accent.
- How to hang: use a wire hanger that fits over the door or 3M temporary hooks for easy placement.
- For outdoor use: make sure the wreath is secure before closing the front door.
Simple Crafts for Little Ones
As I mentioned earlier, my kids are elementary age, so they could help pick out a theme, shop for supplies, and help with arranging and attaching items to the wreath. If your kids are younger, there are plenty of easy wreath ideas you can make together with basic materials you probably already have at home. Be sure to keep it simple.
- Cardboard circles: cut circles from a cereal box to create a sturdy wreath base, then decorate with construction paper shapes.
- Tissue paper wreath: glue small pieces of tissue paper onto a paper plate wreath for a soft, colorful look.
- Button wreaths: glue bright buttons to a cardboard ring to create a cheerful, textured design.
- Clothespin wreath: clip painted or decorated clothes pins around a cardboard circle for a simple, playful craft.
Creating Together
These DIY Christmas wreath ideas for kids are a fun way to bring creativity into the holiday season. Whether you’re crafting together on the weekend or helping younger kids make their own version with basic materials, each project feels personal and meaningful. They’re great for little ones who love hands-on crafts and older kids who enjoy adding their own creative touches to their holiday decor. These simple wreaths add color, charm, and a handmade touch to your Christmas decorations, creating memories you’ll both look forward to each year.
