15 Unique DIY Winter Holiday Wreath Ideas

Hanging a wreath on your door is a fantastic way to add cheer and spirit to the home, no matter what time of year it is. There are wreaths to celebrate everything from Easter to Halloween, but Christmas wreaths are by far the most popular type. While pine and other evergreen wreaths are most common, if you feel like getting creative, there are tons of unique holiday wreaths you can make yourself.

If you want to make a winter wreath this holiday season, consider using existing decoration materials to make a bow wreath, a Christmas ornament wreath, or a jingle bell wreath. Create a culinary-themed wreath by using herbs from your garden, cookie cutters, gingerbread cookies, or candy canes. You can even make a wreath using Polaroid photos or even old holiday cards you received in the mail.

Holiday wreaths are a festive and unobtrusive way to add Christmas spirit to entryways and walls throughout the interior and exterior of your home. If you want to try something new and different, make sure you read all 15 of our unique holiday wreath ideas. They are sure to help give you lots of winter decorating inspiration.

15 Fun And Unique Winter Wreaths You Can Make Yourself

1. Gift Bow Wreath

A gift bow wreath is one of the easiest DIY wreaths you can make this holiday season. Simply find inexpensive and colorful bows you use to decorate gifts. Buying various sizes work best to fill in different gaps, so consider this when purchasing your bows.

Next, form a circular wreath using a tube, or even cardboard toilet paper rolls. Then stick the gift bows on the circle using glue and then adhesive to keep them secured. The result will be a vibrantly colored and glimmering wreath of gift-wrapping bows.

2. Styrofoam Snowball Wreath

If you want to make a wreath that is more winter-weather themed, then head to the craft store for some styrofoam balls. You can use these balls to form various-sized “snowballs” and attach them to a wreath. 

To make the effect look more realistic, you can add a glaze adhesive and sprinkle a bit of silver or translucent glitter on each ball for a frozen glaze effect.

3. Jingle Bell Wreath

It doesn’t get more festive (or musical) than a wreath made of jingle bells. If you like to know whenever someone enters your front door, then a bell wreath is the one for you. This holiday wreath is made by attaching dozens of brass bells to a circular wreath. Not only does this wreath shine bright in light, but it makes an unmistakable holiday jingle whenever it moves.

4. Cookie Cutter Wreath

For your kitchen, consider creating a wreath made of cookie cutters. The holiday season is the ultimate cookie-cutter season. Christmas cookie baking and gingerbread men are just two popular winter hobbies that involve cookie cutters. 

You can usually find a large set of inexpensive cookie cutters to attach to a circular wreath. This is a great Christmas decoration for your kitchen or even the dining room.

5. Ball Ornament Wreath

Ornaments aren’t just for trees. They can also be used to create a wreath. Ball ornaments can easily be turned into a wreath. Simply find your favorite style and colors of ball ornaments, and attach them to a circular wreath using a glue gun. 

Make sure you include some smaller ornaments to fill in any gaps. The result is a shiny and eye-catching holiday decoration that you can proudly say you made yourself.

6. Gingerbread Cookie Wreath

Cookies are usually for eating, but there are some holiday cookie recipes you can make using glue and spices that will last for months, and smell like ginger the entire holiday season. Choose a decorative cookie recipe that you like, and bake according to the recipe. 

After the cookies have had time to dry and harden, you can attach them to a wreath of your choice. This wreath will both look and smell amazing and will help your entire home smell like Christmas.

7. Pine Cone Wreath

If you have pine trees nearby, then start collecting fallen pine cones. Not only do pine cones bring a lovely pine smell into your home, but they can also be used to make a DIY holiday wreath.

Pick your most pristine pine cones, and clean them out. Glue them to a wreath facing outward to make the wreath look its best. You can then hang the wreath as is, or spray gloss and glitter on it to make it shine.

8. Polaroid Photo Wreath

For a unique wreath, consider creating one using Polaroid photos. Use a Polaroid camera and buy plenty of film. Next, take various pictures. 

You can take selfies of you and loved ones wearing holiday sweaters, or even more artistic photos of the outdoors. Then assemble these photos on a circular wreath, and hang it inside where all your holiday guests can admire it.

9. Burlap Wreath

Are you looking for a country home or an earthy wreath idea? Then it’s time to grab some burlap. Burlap has lots of functions, from using it instead of wrapping paper to cover gifts, to all sorts of decor. You can even use burlap to cover a wreath. To jazz it up, you can attach some silver ornaments to the burlap, or keep it simple with some pine cones and a red bow.

10. Cork Wreath

Fans of wine can start saving the corks from your favorite bottles. With just a few dozen corks, you can create a circular wreath made entirely out of wine corks. Add a burgundy (wine-colored) bow to bring the wine theme home, and place this wreath near where you store your wine.

11. Candy Cane Wreath

For those with a sweet tooth, consider making a wreath that you can eat later on. No candy says Christmas more than a candy cane. You can use a few dozen candy canes to make various types of Christmas wreaths. Best of all, you can eat them after Christmas.

12. Eucalyptus Wreath

Another easy-to-make wreath that will make your home smell amazing is a eucalyptus wreath. You can find long strands of eucalyptus at nearly every florist (and even grocery stores with a flower section) around the holidays. 

You can make a large wreath entirely from this plant, or just attach a few sprigs with red ribbon to a golden circle wreath. Either way, this is an elegant and fragrant wreath you can complete yourself in a matter of hours.

13. Dried Herb Wreath

If you are looking for ways to use dried herbs from your garden, consider making a holiday wreath out of them. Lavender, rosemary, and sage are all great herbs to use as decoration once they’ve dried. They also smell amazing.

14. Christmas Card Wreath

Instead of letting your holiday cards stack up on all your tables and countertops, why not make a wreath out of them? You can choose all your favorite cards and attach them to a wreath in your home. As you receive more and more, the wreath can grow and change as you add to it.

15. Balloon Wreath

Lastly, if you want a big wreath to make a statement for a holiday party or even a photo booth, then build a balloon wreath. Use green balloons to make the circular structure. Then you can add silver and gold balloons throughout to make them look like small ornaments and lights. Lastly, add a large bow to tie them together. This wreath will be a real “wow” so place it on a wall where everyone can see it.

Summing Up DIY Holiday Wreaths

If you are tired of traditional holiday decorations, and wreaths in particular, then make a unique holiday wreath yourself. You can use existing decorations, including ornaments, bows, and burlap to make a wreath. For a wreath that smells amazing, consider making one with gingerbread decorations, fresh eucalyptus, or dried herbs from your garden. You can even use Polaroid pictures or holiday cards you receive in the mail to make a wreath.

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