12 Homemade Christmas Wreaths to Make This Holiday Season

Here are 12 homemade Christmas wreaths to add a touch of holiday cheer to your porch this year.

In 2001 we moved to an old neighborhood in Virginia. I immediately fell in love with the hardwood floors, lead pane windows, and spiral staircase as soon as I walked in the foyer. I just knew it would be a delight to decorate. And it was. I had so much fun winding garland around the banister and placing holly on the fireplace mantles. However, when I went to buy wreaths, I was surprised by how expensive they were. If I had just wanted one wreath for the front door, I wouldn’t have minded spending $20 – $30 for it. However, I didn’t want just one wreath; I wanted lots of wreaths – on the doors, over the mantles, and in the front windows. To make my vision come to fruition without blowing the budget, I realized I would have to make the wreaths myself.

I was a little nervous because I had never made wreaths before, but I was delighted to find that making homemade wreaths is actually quite easy. I used fake wreaths that I found for 60% off at Michaels, I attached pine cones and berry picks with florist wire, and then added a fancy bow made with wire ribbon. They were simple, yet elegant. This year, I will pull them out, fluff them up, and use them again.

I have collected ideas for 12 Homemade Christmas Wreaths to inspire you to try making your own. This year I am planning on using the tutorial below to make a live Christmas wreath using greens collected from my yard.

12 Homemade Christmas Wreaths

This adorable DIY Cookie Wreath from Premeditated Leftovers is actually made of Christmas cookies!

I love this Rustic Grapevine Snowman Wreath from Premeditated Leftovers! It is easy to make and you can get as creative as you’d like in decorating your snowman.

This Holly Wreath from Garden Therapy is a classic, beautiful wreath using fresh holly.

If you have pine trees in your yard, this Pinecone Wreath from Do It Yourself Divas is a great way to use those pinecones to make a beautiful wreath.

This easy-to-make DIY Ribbon Wreath from DIY Candy can be made in 3 simple steps and no special skills are required! Make a few with different color themes for friends and family in no time.

I love this Christmas Wreath DIY with Curly Korker Ribbons from MomDot! You can find these ribbons for very low prices around the holidays compared to other craft materials, but look what a beautiful wreath they make! This is also a good idea for other times of the year for upcycling leftover ribbon!

Make a custom wreath for your family with this Monogrammed Ornament Wreath DIY from C.R.A.F.T. This tutorial shows you how to make your own wreath in the shape of your initial.

This Joy Wreath from The Country Chic Cottage would send a cheery message to your neighborhood. You could also do words like “Peace” and “Noel”.

Nothing beats the smell of a living wreath! Here is a tutorial on How to Make a Live Christmas Wreath from Over the Big Moon. You could incorporate other forest finds like berries or add some dried orange slices for even more natural appeal.

You can learn How to Make a Boxwood Christmas Wreath from Four Generations One Roof. This lovely living wreath would add a fresh pop of color to your porch this holiday season and I love how it is not in a circle, but rather a square, to add some modern style.

If you are looking for a unique wreath design, check out Cookie Cutter Christmas Wreath from From Glitter to Gum Drops. The whole wreath is made of cookie cutters!

This Simple and Elegant Winter Wreath from The Latina Next Door is the perfect one to make since it would look beautiful all season long, even after the holidays are over.