I’ve rounded up more than 12 Christmas wreath ideas for kids that are really easy (perfect for those small hands) to slightly more complex projects for older children.
These Christmas wreath designs all use materials that you likely have around the house, so they are easy on the budget and simple to create. Let’s dive into these fun Christmas crafts that will fill your home with holiday cheer along with precious memories.
1. Paper Plate Holly Wreath
This easy Christmas wreath craft for kids is one of the classics.
Materials:
- Large paper plate
- Green construction paper
- Red pom-poms
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Red ribbon
Instructions:
- Cut out the center of the paper plate, leaving about a 2-inch border
- Cut holly leaf shapes from green construction paper
- Glue the holly leaves around the paper plate rim, overlapping slightly
- Cut small circles from red paper or use red pom-poms for berries
- Glue berries in clusters among the leaves
- Attach ribbon to the top for hanging
Check out more easy paper plate Christmas crafts for kids.
2. Coffee Filter Wreath
This delicate-looking craft is more robust than it seems and creates a beautiful translucent effect.
Materials:
- Round coffee filters
- Green food coloring
- Water
- Spray bottle
- Cardboard circle (cut from cereal box)
- Glue
- Red ribbon or small red flowers
Instructions:
- Mix green food coloring with water in spray bottle
- Lightly spray coffee filters with green water and let dry
- Cut a circle from cardboard for the base
- Scrunch each coffee filter and glue around the cardboard base
- Layer filters for fullness
- Add red ribbon or small decorative flowers as accents
3. Yarn-Wrapped Wreath
Perfect for developing fine motor skills while creating something beautiful.
Materials:
- Cardboard ring (cut from cardboard or use paper plate with center removed)
- Green yarn (multiple shades create depth)
- Small red buttons or pom-poms
- Glue
- Scissors
Instructions:
- Start wrapping yarn around the cardboard ring
- Continue wrapping until the entire ring is covered
- Glue down the end with a small amount of glue
- Glue red pom-poms or buttons around the wreath to decorate
- Add a loop of yarn for hanging
4. Pine Cone and Twig Wreath
Bring the outdoors in with this nature-inspired-looking craft that is perfect after a nature walk.
Materials:
- Flexible twigs or grapevine (enough to form a circle)
- Small pine cones
- Artificial red berries
- Green ribbon
- Hot glue gun (adult use only) or strong craft glue
Instructions:
- Bend twigs into a circle, securing with ribbon or twist ties
- Let kids assist in placing pine cones around the twig base
- Adult uses hot glue to attach pine cones securely
- Add red berries for pops of color
- Tie a green ribbon bow for finishing touch
5. Candy Cane Wreath
Sweet and festive – though you might want to buy extra candy canes for snacking.
Materials:
- Mini candy canes
- Green ribbon
- Wire wreath form (small) or cardboard ring
- Small red bow
Instructions:
- Attach candy canes to wreath form by hooking them through
- Arrange so the curved parts face outward
- Weave green ribbon between candy canes
- Add small red bow at the bottom
- Secure all pieces with small dots of glue if needed
6. Felt Circle Wreath
Soft, colorful, and completely safe for little hands to help with every step.
Materials:
- Green felt sheets (2-3 different shades)
- Red felt sheet
- Cardboard ring
- Fabric glue
- Circle cookie cutter
Instructions:
- Cut circles from green felt using template
- Cut smaller circles from red felt for berries
- Layer green circles around cardboard base, overlapping slightly
- Glue each circle securely
- Add red felt circles as berries
- Create a felt bow or use ribbon for finishing touch
7. Button and Fabric Scrap Wreath
Perfect for using up those fabric scraps and loose buttons you’ve been saving.
Materials:
- Fabric scraps in greens and reds
- Buttons in various sizes (greens and reds)
- Foam wreath form or cardboard ring
- Fabric glue
- Scissors
Instructions:
- Cut fabric into small strips and squares
- Glue fabric pieces around wreath form, overlapping for texture
- Let children arrange buttons on top of fabric
- Glue buttons securely in place
- Add fabric strip bow or ribbon hanger
8. Paper Doily Wreath
Elegant and delicate – perfect for kids who want something a bit more sophisticated.
Materials:
- Paper doilies (6-8 pieces)
- Green watercolor or food coloring
- Water
- Paintbrush
- Cardboard ring
- Glue
- Red ribbon
Instructions:
- Lightly paint doilies with diluted green watercolor
- Let dry completely
- Glue doilies around cardboard ring, overlapping edges
- Layer for dimension and fullness
- Add red ribbon bow and hanging loop
9. Tissue Paper Flower Wreath
Cheerful, vibrant, and surprisingly durable for such delicate-appearing materials.
Materials:
- Green tissue paper
- Red tissue paper
- Cardboard ring
- Stapler
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions:
- Tissue paper cut into squares (about 4×4 inches)
- Layer 3-4 squares and staple in the center
- Gently separate and fluff tissue layers to create flowers
- Make 12-15 green flowers and 4-5 red flowers
- Glue flowers around cardboard ring base
10. Cork and Bottle Cap Wreath
A great way to upcycle those wine corks and bottle caps into something festive.
Materials:
- Craft wine corks
- Metal bottle caps
- Green paint
- Red paint
- Paintbrushes
- Strong glue
- Cardboard ring
Instructions:
- Paint corks green and let dry
- Paint bottle caps red and let dry
- Glue corks around cardboard ring base
- Fill in gaps with painted bottle caps
- Add ribbon or bow for finishing touch
11. Egg Carton Flower Wreath
Transform that cardboard egg carton into beautiful flowering blossoms.
Materials:
- Cardboard egg cartons
- Green paint
- Red paint
- Paintbrushes
- Scissors
- Cardboard ring
- Glue
Instructions:
- Cut individual cups from egg carton
- Trim edges to create petal shapes
- Paint most flowers green, a few red
- Let dry completely
- Glue flowers around cardboard ring base
- Layer for dimension and fullness
Explore more easy egg carton Christmas crafts here.
12. Cupcake Liner Wreath
Those colorful cupcake liners aren’t just for baking – they make gorgeous wreath decorations.
Materials:
- Green cupcake liners
- Red cupcake liners
- Cardboard circle
- Glue stick
- Scissors
Instructions:
- Flatten cupcake liners slightly but keep some texture
- Glue green liners around cardboard base, overlapping edges
- Cut red liners in half and roll into small roses
- Glue red “roses” as accent flowers on the green base
- Add additional layers for fullness if needed
13. Pipe Cleaner Wreath Ornament
This easy craft for little ones helps them develop their motor skills while having fun. Explore more easy winter pipe cleaner crafts for kids here.
Materials:
- Green pipe cleaners
- Red beads or ribbon
Instructions:
- Form a circle with a green pipe cleaner.
- Wrap additional green pipe cleaners for fullness.
- Add red beads as berries; tie a bow on top!
Making Memories, One Craft at a Time
Each of these Christmas wreath designs offers something different – some are all about fine motor skill development, while others are focused on creativity and experimenting with color.
The greatest thing about these crafts is there is no “wrong” way to do them. If your child wants to add more berries or use purple instead of red, go with it! These crafts are all about encouraging creativity, not perfection. And for adults, check out our step-by-step DIY Christmas wreaths here.
Don’t stop here—explore even more kid-friendly Christmas craft ideas, including 15 holiday projects to make together, popsicle stick Christmas crafts and salt dough Christmas ornaments the whole family will enjoy.
Your kids may also love these 25 Christmas tree crafts, cute pipe cleaner crafts, 15 reindeer craft ideas, 10 Christmas cards to make together, and a collection of fun Grinch crafts they’ll love.
Don’t miss our Preschool Christmas Gifts for Parents post for more handmade holiday inspiration!
Happy crafting!
