Christmas wreath ideas for kids are a fun way to add something creative and personal to your holiday decorating. As the holiday season approaches, I like to plan a few simple 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 an easy 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
If you want a more polished version for the rest of the house, a simple Christmas ornament wreath uses the same basic idea with a classic holiday look.
What You’ll Need
Materials
- Wreath base: grapevine wreath, wire wreath frame, foam wreath, straw wreath, holiday pine wreath, or faux boxwood wreath
- Holiday accents: ornaments, felt shapes, floral stems, themed pieces, or small decorations
- Hot glue sticks or floral wire
- Door hanger or temporary hook
Tools
- Hot glue gun
- Wire cutters, if using floral wire
Before You Start
After gathering your supplies, choose whether you want to use hot glue or floral wire to attach the holiday accents. Hot glue is easier for a kids’ wreath project, while wire gives you more flexibility if you want to move pieces around. Lay everything out before you start attaching anything so the kids can see how the wreath will come together. This also makes it easier to balance the larger pieces, smaller accents, and colors before anything is secured.
How to Make a Christmas Wreath for Kids
Step 1: Arrange the Accents
Lay out all of your items around the wreath so you can see how the design will come together. Let the kids move pieces around and try different placements before anything is attached permanently.
Step 2: Attach Each Piece
Work your way around the wreath, attaching each piece with glue or wire. We used hot glue, which worked well for securing the ornaments and holiday accents to the wreath base.
Step 3: Build the Wreath Together
This is a fun activity for young or elementary-aged kids. Little hands can help place items and help secure them as appropriate.
Step 4: Check the Finished Wreath
Step back and check that the wreath feels balanced. Make small adjustments as needed before hanging it on the door.
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.
Easy Wreath Ideas for Younger Kids
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
A Simple Holiday Craft for Kids
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.