How to Decorate a Christmas Wreath

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Last Updated: March 12, 2024 Tested

Christmas wreaths make wonderful decorative pieces during the holidays. You can purchase a plain wreath from your local department or home goods store and decorate it to fit your personal style. Start by choosing a theme, then select decorations like ribbons, pinecones, candy, and twinkle lights. Arrange your decorations then simply attach them with hot glue or floral wire, and voilà!

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What better way to decorate a Christmas wreath than with Christmas colors? Select at least 3 different kinds of ribbon so you have a variety of colors, prints, and sizes. Use the ribbon to make bows in different sizes and hot-glue them to your wreath. Or, wrap the ribbon around the wreath and make a single, large bow the focal point. ^{[1]
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Attach ornaments to add color and shine to your wreath. Get ball-shaped ornaments in a variety of colors and sizes to really make your wreath stand out. Space them out evenly and attach them to the wreath with hot glue. ^{[2]
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- Space out groups of 3-5 ornaments for an aesthetically-pleasing design.
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String twinkle lights around the wreath for a magical touch. Twinkle lights are a cost-effective way to make your wreath sparkle. Pick up a short strand and wind them around the wreath so the lights are evenly spaced out. Hang the wreath in your window for a beautiful, festive decoration.
- You can purchase a 10 ft (3.0 m) strand of twinkle for around $10 from your local crafts store.
Tip: Pick up a battery-operated set of twinkle lights so you don’t have to worry about plugging them in! Use floral wire to attach the battery pack to the back of the wreath.
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Pick up a can of spray-on snow and use it to dust the edges of the wreath. Concentrate more on areas where snow would naturally gather, like the top of the inner edge. Then add faux miniature trees and pinecones to complete your Christmas scene. ^{[3]
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Decorate your wreath with flowers for a feminine feel. Silk flowers are perfect for this project since they won’t wilt and you can store the wreath and use it each year. Pick out a variety of blooms from your local craft store. Make sure they are proportionate to the size of the wreath. Cut off the stems and use floral wire to attach the flowers to the wreath. ^{[4]
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- Put groups of 3 blooms together at the top left and bottom right portions of the wreath and fill in the negative space with small ornaments or ribbon bows.
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Add a monogram for a trendy option. Monograms are super popular right now, and you can easily incorporate one into your holiday décor. Select a large letter from a craft store in a style you like. Paint the letter if you want to change the color, then attach it to the wreath with hot glue.
- Position the letter in the center of the bottom of the wreath, then add coordinating decorations, like ribbons or ornaments, around it.
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Attach pinecones for a more traditional look. Pinecones have an inviting smell and can make for a great contrast to the bright colors of candy canes and ornament balls. Go out and purchase a pack of scented pinecones from your local crafts store. Then, spray the back of the pinecones with glue and press them against the wreath for 15-20 seconds to let the glue harden.
- If you’re having trouble gluing the pinecones to the wreath, wrap ribbons around the wreath first and glue the pinecones to the ribbons.
You can use candy-shaped ornaments or real candy, like candy canes. This makes a great option if you have children and can also tie into your decorating scheme if you use candy on your Christmas tree or have other candy-shaped decorations. ^{[5]
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