Let’s make a DIY paper Christmas wreath! If you’re wondering how to make a wreath with paper, we’ve got you! We have step by step instructions that kids of all ages, and adults, can follow to make a super festive DIY paper Christmas wreath. This holiday decor is so festive, fun, and will bring the holiday spirit to everyone! You can make this paper Christmas wreath at home or in the classroom.

Green and red paper Christmas wreath craft on a wooden background- kids activities blog — Have fun making your own Christmas decor.

Beautiful Paper Christmas Wreath

To brighten up our home during the holiday season, we made a paper Christmas craft for the front door. It was so much fun to make that we couldn’t wait to share it with you! We included a free printable to make this craft easier. If you love making your own Christmas decorations, then you’ll love this DIY Christmas wreath. It takes a little bit of effort, but the end result is worth it! Last year, we thought it’d be a fun idea to make our own festive Christmas decoration with the whole family.

We made snowmen crafts, paper Christmas tree crafts, and more holiday decor with simple supplies you probably already have or can find at the Dollar Store. Naturally, a Christmas paper wreath was next! Unlike our other Christmas crafts, this wreath is a bit more complicated for younger kids with little hands to do, but they can help with the final decorations, like adding red pom poms and holly leaves.

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Supplies needed to make a Christmas Wreath Paper Craft:

This craft is an easy way for children of all ages to work on their fine motor skills. Adults and older kids can make this craft on their own. Plus, these wreaths also double as great homemade holiday gifts! Happy crafting!

Supplies needed to make a Christmas wreath. Green and red construction paper, scissors, glue and marker. — Gather your supplies!

green construction paper
cardboard
white glue
large and small bowls
red ribbon
optional embellishments – mistletoe leaves, wrapping paper, pom poms

Instructions to make a Christmas Wreath Paper Craft:

Step 1

To make the base of the wreath: Trace the large and small bowls concentrically on the cardboard. Cut out the donut shape piece of cardboard about 4 inches wide.

Step 2

Color green or cover with green paper.

Step 3

To make the accordion leaves: Fold a piece of green paper in half lengthwise. Fold it in half lengthwise again. Open and press flat. Cut along the creases to make uniformly sized strips of paper. Accordion fold the paper.

Step 4

To put together the wreath: Add a small amount of white glue to the two ends of a strip of accordion-folded paper side by side onto the wreath base so that it fans outward in a semi-circular shape.

Step 5

Repeat until you’ve completely covered the wreath base and let dry.

Step 6

Pull the accordions open and glue the edge to the end of the paper plate.

Step 7

Once you have all the green parts of your wreath finish, it is time to decorate.

Step 8

Make a bow with a pretty ribbon using our free printable.

Step 9

Finished Paper Christmas wreath on a wood background — Hang your Christmas wreath on your front door for everyone to see!

For the finishing touch – Glue the bow to the top or bottom of the wreath.

Download Free printable Paper Christmas Wreath Template PDF File

Christmas Wreath Bow Printable

Merry Christmas!

More DIY Christmas Wreaths Ideas

There are so many things you can do to your diy wreath. You could add some glitter or even small ornaments to make a beautiful Christmas wreath. Though for ornaments I would use a hot glue gun. But there are other fun Christmas wreath ideas like adding glittered pine cones, red berries, candy canes, cinnamon sticks, to your own wreath. You could even add live greenery like pine needles if you wanted. White berries are also an option, they make tiny Santa hat that you can add, I mean there is so much you can add.

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Christmas Wreath Paper Craft

Make a Christmas wreath paper craft to bring holiday cheer to your home!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Active Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Difficulty Medium

Estimated Cost $15

Materials

green construction paper
cardboard
white glue
large and small bowls
red ribbon
optional embellishments – mistletoe leaves, wrapping paper, pom poms

Instructions

To make the base of the wreath: Trace the large and small bowls concentrically on the cardboard. Cut out the donut shape piece of cardboard about 4 inches wide.
Color green or cover with green paper.
To make the accordion leaves: Fold a piece of green paper in half lengthwise. Fold it in half lengthwise again. Open and press flat. Cut along the creases to make uniformly sized strips of paper. Accordion fold the paper.
To put together the wreath: Add a small amount of white glue to the two ends of a strip of accordion-folded paper side by side onto the wreath base so that it fans outward in a semi-circular shape.
Repeat until you’ve completely covered the wreath base and let dry.
Make a bow with a pretty ribbon using our free printable.
For the finishing touch – Glue the bow to the top or bottom of the wreath.