Christmas decorating is one of the most fun holiday traditions, and it’s even better when you involve the whole family. Decorations can include garlands, Christmas lights, the tree, porch decor—and of course, a beautiful Christmas wreath. If your holiday setup still feels like it’s missing something, a wreath might be just what you need to complete the festive look.
While you can purchase wreaths from stores or online, making your own is a budget-friendly and creative alternative. Today, I’ll show you how to make a stunning DIY Christmas wreath using only colored paper! This easy project is not only fun but also highly customizable. You can adjust the size of the paper rosettes to create a larger or smaller wreath, and you can add embellishments to suit your style—whether you prefer a minimalist look or a more extravagant design.
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You can even coordinate the paper colors with your holiday theme. Use pink for a candy-themed Christmas, blue for a winter wonderland vibe, or glitter paper for extra sparkle. Just be mindful that thicker paper can be harder to fold, so choose materials accordingly.
Scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions and give this DIY paper Christmas wreath a try. It’s a simple, festive craft that will add a cheerful, handmade touch to your holiday decorations. Happy crafting and happy holidays!
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Craft Supplies Needed
Here is everything I had out on the table. Most of it is craft drawer stuff you already own.
- Colored paper
- White paper
- Acrylic paint
- Buttons, red and green
- Wreath form
- Scissors
- Scoring board
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- White glue
Shop the Supplies
Here are the main supplies we used for these clothespin snowflakes, so you can grab the same ones and get straight to crafting.
Colored Paper
Make your Christmas wreath using this colored paper set.
Acrylic Paint Set
Here’s a full set of acrylic paint so you can make a peppermint rosette using only white paper.
Wreath Form
This is the perfect base for your Christmas paper wreath, lightweight and easy to work with.
Scoring Board
Make folding and scoring easier and more even with this genius craft tool.
How to Make a Christmas Paper Wreath
Step 1: Cut the Paper Strips
Cut red and green paper into strips using the following sizes: Large rosette: 1.5 × 11 inches, Small rosette: 2 × 11 inches
Step 2: Score and Fold the Strips
Place the paper strip horizontally on a scoring board and score lines ½ inch apart across the entire strip. Fold back and forth along the scored lines to create an accordion fold.
Step 3: Form the Rosette
Connect the ends of two folded strips, ensuring the folds face opposite directions so they interlock, and secure with glue. Then glue the remaining ends to form a circle, and press the center down to shape the rosette.
Step 4: Secure and Decorate
Cut a 1×1-inch square from the same color of paper and glue it to the back center of the rosette to cover the hole and hold the shape. Then glue a button on the front center to decorate and hide the opening.
Step 5: Make More Rosettes
Make several more rosettes in dark green, light green, and red, in both small and large sizes. The exact number will depend on your wreath form. For a peppermint rosette, paint red diagonal stripes on bond paper, let it dry, then fold and assemble following the same steps as the other rosettes. Once all rosettes are ready, plan their arrangement on the wreath. When satisfied, hot glue them in place and add a folded ribbon for hanging.
Why You’ll Love This
- Budget-Friendly: Made with inexpensive colored paper—no need for pricey craft supplies
- Beginner-Friendly: Simple steps that anyone can follow, even kids
- Fully Customizable: Choose any colors, patterns, or embellishments to match your holiday theme
- Festive & Fun: A great Christmas craft activity to enjoy with family or friends
- Beautiful Results: Looks surprisingly polished and store-worthy when finished
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Easy DIY Christmas Paper Wreath
