Timeless and traditional Christmas wreath ideas.
You want a wreath to say, “the celebration is here.” Fortunately, with that unmistakable combination of red and green, there are many traditional Christmas wreath ideas to choose from. From the Advent wreaths of 16th-century Germany to modern day, traditional Christmas wreath ideas are inspired by the origins of wreaths themselves.
Red cardinals wreath.
Glue toy cardinals into a lush green Christmas wreath as a symbol of love and devotion.
Winter bell wreath.
Bells are a timeless symbol of the holidays and can be hung like ornaments, dangling on ribbons, on a store bought wreath base.
Double wreath.
Hang one wreath under the other with the thickest strip of ribbon you can find. Tie the double-display off with a huge ribbon bow.
Red flower wreath.
There are all kinds of red flowers you can add, including poinsettias, red roses, holly berries, and carnations.
Metallic shimmer wreath.
Purchase some faux leaves or flowers in a shimmery metallic finish, then weave them into a store bought wreath.
Bold berries wreath.
Berries in bold colors — from red to yellow to violet — can be added to a wreath for a simple but festive touch.
Vintage ornaments wreath.
It’s one thing to hang ornaments from a wreath, and it’s another thing to hang vintage ones.
“Nothing but bells” wreath.
Make a wreath entirely out of bells attached to a Styrofoam base, and you’ll be jingling all the way.
Candle wreath.
Start with a wire loop frame and attach a candle holder with a single candle standing. And add some holly or berries for that festive look.
Skate rink wreath.
Either an ice skate can be hung in the center of a wreath, or the skate can be hung solo with pine and fir coming out of it.
Golden wreath.
After adding lots of pinecones and nuts to a wreath base, spray paint it all in a shimmery gold.
Apple and cinnamon wreath.
Glue in some small faux apples and sticks of real cinnamon for a jolly and aromatic wreath.
Twig and lights wreath.
Bend twigs into a wreath shape and wrap a string of holiday lights in to bring it to life.
Red and white wreath.
Not all wreaths have greenery as their base. Combine poinsettias, red roses, and frosted pinecones for a red-and-white look.
Painted pinecone wreath.
Paint pinecones every holiday color — from red and green to shimmering gold and silver — then nestle them into a lush wreath.
Dried elements wreath.
To follow the Victorian tradition, add elements like dried flowers, lace ribbons, and gilded fruits to a green wreath base.
Natural Christmas wreath ideas perfect for outdoors.
If you want, you could make a dozen different wreaths to hang indoors and out. When it comes to outdoor Christmas wreath ideas, nature provides plenty of inspiration.
These natural Christmas wreath ideas borrow from winter’s beauty and can expand the holiday spirit from your front door to the edge of your yard.
Natural frosted winter wreath.
Paint pinecones and berries completely white, then incorporate them into a dark green pine or fir wreath.
Squirrel’s bounty wreath.
Collect pinecones, berries, seedpods, and nuts, then glue them around a fresh green wreath.
Candle greenery wreath.
Nestle a battery-operated candle into your wreath before hanging it on the front door. Adorn the candle with added greenery.
Laurel and rosemary wreath.
The Romans used laurel to make their wreaths, and so can you. Twist laurel with fresh rosemary, and your natural wreath will be highly aromatic.
Wispy wreath.
Wreaths don’t have to be perfectly groomed. For a more natural look, layer cedar and pine clippings loosely so that the circle form looks less-than-perfect. Slender branches should be sticking out every which way.
Giant wreaths.
You can take any wreath idea you love and make a giant version of it, too.
Warm scarf wreath.
Either cut a scarf into strips to tie around a wreath, or tie a full scarf into an enormous bow to attach to the center of your wreath.
Painted twig wreath.
Collect limber twigs from the yard and paint them in different holiday-inspired colors. Bend them gently into a large wreath shape.
Driftwood wreath.
Twigs from the yard are one thing, but driftwood is another. Collect driftwood from a stream and let it dry. Then, glue the pieces together in a wreath form and add a big ribbon bow.
Twinkling pinecone wreath.
Embed fairy lights around a pinecone-laden wreath for a twinkling holiday display.
Citrus-scented wreath.
Combine dried orange rounds, pinecones, and lush greens in a wreath rich with natural fragrance.
Wood slice message wreath.
Overlap two dozen wood slices into a wreath shape, or glue a handful of them in a cluster. Paint a letter on each wood piece to add a message like “together” or “happy holidays.”
Cardinal’s nest wreath.
Make a nest-like landing space in the middle of your wreath, then glue in some cardinal figurines.
Single branch wreath.
Wreaths don’t have to be round. Hang a single branch with twine on both ends, and wrap berries and holiday lights around it.
Coastal wreath.
Inspiration for natural Christmas wreath ideas doesn’t only come from the woods. You can play with coastal themes and adorn a natural wreath with seashells and pearls, too.
Soft moss wreath.
Of all the greenery you can use, why not make a wreath out of faux moss for a soft and velvety texture?
More modern Christmas wreath ideas.
Depending on the look of your Christmas decorations, you might really want more modern Christmas wreath ideas.
These wreath ideas come with new materials and style-forward inspirations, so peruse this list to find what you really want to show off this year.
Modern minty wreath.
Make a wreath using minty faux greens, blue bottle brush trees, and plenty of twinkling lights.
Holiday card wreath.
Turn your wreath into a landing place for your holiday cards, clipping them each to your wreath as they arrive.
Star-shaped wreath.
Star-shaped wreaths can be made with a little finagling of copper wire and faux greens.
Mesh wreath.
Christmas mesh wreath ideas come in metallic colors, and with no shortage of shapes. Make one and hang ornaments from the mesh holes.
Tinsel wreath.
Tinsel might not be on your list of favorite Christmas tree ideas, but you can add it to a wreath for a more modern, shimmery look.
Christmas-tree-shaped wreath.
If you can make star-shaped wreaths, you can make Christmas-tree-shaped wreaths, too.
Felt wreath.
Felt isn’t the go-to material for most holiday décor, but it can be used to make a wreath full of fun colors.
Felt poinsettia wreath.
Felt poinsettias, too, are a faux option that can give a wreath a more modern feel. Decorate any wreath with felt flowers and it becomes a wreath you can pull out again next year.
Metallic starburst wreath.
Wreaths don’t have to have a hole like a doughnut. Stick dozens of bronze-finished metal pieces into a Styrofoam ball, and you can make a metallic starburst effect to hang dangling out from the door or wall.
Snowing wreath.
White Christmas wreath ideas are the kind worthy of snow globes. For a truly snowy look, adorn a finished wreath with glitter and flocking powder. Note: this wreath will shed its “snow” and give the ground beneath it a snowy look, too.
Season’s greetings wreath.
Using wooden rounds or a driftwood plaque, fix a holiday message to the center of your wreath.
Gilded details wreath.
Embellish your wreath with gilded pinecones, nuts, and hanging ornaments for a modern, metallic look.
Two-sided front door wreaths.
If you have a front door with windows, you can hang two mirror-image wreaths inside and out for a twist on the classic look.
Horseshoe-shaped wreath.
For another unique shape, fashion a wreath into a horseshoe as a sign of luck for the year to come.
Asymmetrical wire wreath.
Sleek metal hoops are a great base for modern Christmas wreath ideas. For this one, keep the design asymmetrical and decorate the loop from four o’clock to eight o’clock (along about one third of the wreath).
Industrial wreath.
Industrial elements can jazz up modern Christmas wreaths, too, like frosted black beads or concrete ornaments.
Tips to get the best use out of your Christmas wreaths.
Once you’ve hung your finished wreaths, they can do more than just hang there.
Consider photographing your wreaths and using them in all sorts of creative projects, like:
Exercise: Where else can you hang a Christmas wreath?
Mentally walk through every room of your home, then the outdoor spaces, and think about everywhere you could hang a wreath. Why not make several this year? Imagine hanging one:
- Over each guest bed
- Right inside the entryway
- Inside each bathroom
- In every window
- On the shed door
- On the garage door
- Over the fireplace
- In the dining room
Adobe Express can help.
Adobe Express has templates and customization tools to put your favorite Christmas wreath ideas to work. If you want to use Christmas wreath ideas in cards, letters, posters, banners, photo collages, flyers, or other creative projects, Adobe Express makes it as simple as picking a template and personalizing it, or making your own idea with easy-to-use tools. Whatever message you want to transmit, Adobe Express brings it to life, no experience required.
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