Christmas wreath crafting ideas: handmade projects that kids can enjoy too
Wreaths, a classic Christmas decoration, can be found displayed in many places.
Wreaths made with evergreens like fir and adorned with pinecones, bells, and ribbons really help heighten the Christmas spirit, don’t they? Have you ever thought about making a Christmas wreath yourself? In this article, we’ll introduce Christmas wreath ideas for those who enjoy crafting.
We’ve selected not only authentic projects that adults can make as a hobby, but also easy ideas that even small children can enjoy, so please use them for inspiration.
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Christmas wreath crafting ideas: handmade projects that kids will enjoy (21–30)
A wreath made from sweet potato vines
Why not try making a natural-looking Christmas wreath using sweet potato vines? Even if you don’t have sweet potato vines, any climbing plant will work just as well.
First, form the vines into a ring to create the wreath base.
The key is to shape them before they dry out and to wrap the ring at least three layers thick.
Tuck the end between the vines and let it dry thoroughly to finish.
To enhance the Christmas vibe, consider decorating it with pinecones and acorns the kids collected.
By changing the decorations, you can also repurpose the wreath for a variety of occasions—not just Christmas, but Halloween, New Year’s, and more.
Twig wreath
This twig wreath is a great handmade project to do with kids.
On a sunny winter day, you can collect twigs and enjoy making it together! First, arrange the twigs into a pentagon and secure the overlapping parts with chenille stems (pipe cleaners).
Next, decorate it with your favorite yarn or sparkly pipe cleaners to give it a Christmas feel.
Adding a ribbon or a pine cone at the top looks lovely, too! Finish by tying on a piece of fishing line for hanging, and it’s done.
It’s the perfect idea to make the most of children’s free and creative thinking!
Christmas wreath crafting ideas: handmade projects kids can enjoy (31–40)
Star-shaped wreath
This is a cute star-shaped wreath made by combining pieces of thick paper.
What you’ll need: thick paper, decorations, paint, glue, scissors, and so on.
First, prepare five long, narrow strips of thick paper and paint them your favorite colors.
Then assemble them into a star shape.
Using a one-stroke star as a reference can help build problem-solving skills, too! After that, add your favorite decorations like pom-poms and stickers to create your own original star.
It’s also fun to attach handmade origami!
Snowman Wreath
This is a cute paper plate wreath featuring a snowman.
First, leave a little space at the top of the paper plate and cut out a circle from the center.
Next, curl and fold up the part you left uncut so it sits on top.
Then cut felt into a long, thin strip to make the snowman’s scarf.
Glue a triangle of origami paper on for the snowman’s nose, and use round stickers or similar for the eyes.
Decorate the body with star-shaped stickers or patterns drawn with colored pens.
Punch a hole at the top, thread a string through, and your snowman-shaped wreath is complete.
The scarf looks so cozy!
Wreath made with straws
This is a small Christmas wreath made by combining three colors of straws.
The classic choice is to use three colors: green straws to represent foliage, and red and yellow straws—essential colors for Christmas decorations.
Use the red and yellow straws for embellishments: cut them into small pieces to create ribbons, flowers, and rings.
For the green straws, make small slits and then tie them together, shaping them into a ring.
Since you form the ring with a single straw, it’s important to focus on your handiwork.
A wreath made from toilet paper rolls
A Christmas wreath made from an everyday material—the cardboard tube from a roll of toilet paper—has such a striking, festive look that you might forget what it’s made from.
Flatten the tube, cut it into even rings, paint them, and arrange them in a circle to form the base; it’s simple enough to enjoy as a craft project with children.
The way you flatten the tube dramatically changes the final shape, so you can create a variety of wreaths using the same method.
With different paint colors and decorations, it can shine beyond the Christmas season too—this is a wreath you’ll definitely want to try making.
Wreath made from fabric scraps
How about making a Christmas wreath using scraps from masks and wire or colored cord you can find at a 100-yen shop? First, use the wire to make a ring about 18 cm in diameter.
Next, wrap the colored cord around the wire again and again.
Tie the beginning and end together, then make another small loop and tie it to form a handle.
After that, tie on your favorite fabric scraps or ribbons over the cord.
Finally, round off the ends with scissors or adjust the length of the scraps.
Adding wire-made ribbons and other decorations will make the wreath even more festive.