It’s the time of year when we make our own festive Christmas decoration! We’re so excited to share with you this paper plate Christmas wreath for the holiday season!
It’s a fun craft perfect for the whole family and doesn’t take too much time. We also included a free printable with a bow and holly leaf to help you make this cute craft.
Grab your basic supplies, and the free printable, and get started!
Best Christmas Paper Plate Wreath
There’s nothing more fun than making your own Christmas wreath. Not only are they lots of fun, but you also don’t require fancy craft supplies: a simple paper plate, red pom poms, and a red bow are all you need – plus other simple supplies you can get in the Dollar Store.
My favorite part is that there’s no wrong way or right way to do paper Christmas wreaths. Kids of all ages will have so much fun while making these easy Christmas crafts because they don’t need too much guidance: younger kids will work on their fine motor skills, while older kids will find this craft relaxing and inspiring. And for adults that like making their own Christmas decorations, this is the way to go.
So without a doubt, it’s a simple way for children of all ages to have fun with a festive Christmas activity!
Related: Homemade Christmas Ornaments
SUPPLIES NEEDED TO MAKE A PAPER PLATE CHRISTMAS WREATHS
- Green and red construction paper
- paper plate
- green marker
- glue
- scissors
- red pom poms
- free printable (link at the bottom!)
INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE PAPER PLATE CHRISTMAS WREATH CRAFT
Step 1
Cut out the center of the paper plate to create a paper plate ring.
Step 2
Color it green with the marker.
Step 3
Grab the green construction paper and fold it in half.
Step 4
Fold in half again.
Step 5
Follow the creases as a cutting line until you have multiple green strips.
Step 6
Flip over the paper plates.
Step 7
Glue dots on the plate to glue each paper strip around it and let it dry.
Step 8
Flip it over and glue to the front side (where you colored green). Let it dry. You can use clothes pins to help the process.
Step 9
Meanwhile, use the template to trace the ribbon and the holly leaves and cut them out.
Step 10
Fold the leaves in half and follow the instructions on the template to make the bow.
Step 12
Assemble the wreath by gluing the holly berries and leaves, the red poms and the bow on the bottom of the wreath.
Your paper plate Christmas wreath is done!
Download Free Printable:
Paper Plate Christmas Wreath
Make a Christmas wreath with a paper plate and our free printable bow and holly leaves!
Materials
- Green and red construction paper
- paper plate
- green marker
- glue
- scissors
- red pom poms
- bow and holly leaves printable
Instructions
- Cut out the center of the paper plate to create a paper plate ring.
- Color it green with the marker.
- Grab the green construction paper and fold it in half.
- Fold in half again.
- Follow the creases as a cutting line until you have multiple green strips.
- Flip over the paper plates.
- Glue dots on the plate to glue each paper strip around it and let it dry.
- Flip it over and glue to the front side (where you colored green). Let it dry. You can use clothes pins to help the process.
- Meanwhile, use the template to trace the ribbon and the holly leaves and cut them out.
- Fold the leaves in half.
- Follow the instructions on the template to make the bow.
- Assemble the wreath by gluing the holly berries and leaves, the red poms and the bow on the bottom of the wreath.
- Your paper plate Christmas wreath is done!
WANT MORE CHRISTMAS CRAFTS? TRY THESE FROM KIDS ACTIVITIES BLOG:
- Make your own Christmas tree slime!
- Here’s a fun idea to make an origami ornament for your tree.
- This Elf on the Shelf photo booth is so much fun for the little kids.
- Here’s how to make an origami stocking that actually holds candy.
- Sew your own Christmas stocking for unique home decor.
- Christmas scavenger hunt is the perfect family fun for game night.
- Make a Christmas village with this paper house template
- This Christmas tree crafting is a fun way to re-purpose this holiday season.
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Did you enjoy making this paper plate Christmas wreath?
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