How to make a traditional Christmas wreath from the comfort of your own home. Get inspired!

Do you decorate your home with an Advent wreath every year?

The scent of twigs combined with the light of candles creates the right Christmas atmosphere.

Do you want to learn how to make this popular decoration yourself at home?

Get inspired by our tutorials.

There is nothing difficult about it and the possibilities are endless!

Traditional advent wreath for the table

The most common place of this decoration in homes is the kitchen or living room. We have a simple tutorial for you on how to make a pine wreath that anyone can do.

What will we need:

• wreath base (polystyrene or straw)
• four candles
• wire
• small pliers
• Christmas ornaments and other decorations
• donuts
• spices – star anise, cinnamon, or cloves
• dried fruit – lemons or oranges
• conifer twigs

Instructions:

• First, we wrap the base of the wreath with twigs and fasten them with a weak wire.
• We attach the twigs to the base and slowly wrap them around.
• It is necessary to tighten properly so that the twigs do not break.
• Therefore, do not be afraid to ask someone from the family to hold the foundation for you and you can fasten everything better.
• If a wire is peeking out somewhere, it is enough to insert additional twigs into the wreath, which will cover the wire and at the same time decorate the wreath.

Decorating a wreath:

• Once you have the wreath base ready, you can start decorating it.
• To place the candles, it is recommended to use a small cup.
• In the cup, there is a small dagger that you should insert into the pre-prepared hole in the candle. Afterward, stick the whole thing into the base of the wreath.
• When it comes to decorating, there are no limits to imagination.
• Ornaments, cones, spices, and other decorations can be placed anywhere. Some people prefer symmetry, while others prefer the opposite.

Christmas door wreath

This wreath with a pin on the door is ready in minutes, but at the same time, it will nicely decorate the house or the entrance door to the apartment.

What will we need:

• polystyrene wreath (diameter 14 inches)
• burlap cut into thinner strips (approx. 1.2 inches wide and approx. 20 inches long)
• small Christmas decorations
• ribbon in a natural pattern
• melt gun
• string
• donuts
• conifer twigs

How to do it:

• To begin, we need to wrap the entire base of the wreath with the burlap fabric in a regular manner.
• We seal the beginning and the end with a melt gun.
• Attach a bundle of twigs to the selected place, and secure it with a hot melt gun and string.
• Decorate with cones and other small decorations.
• We will make a curtain on the upper part of the wreath.
• We cut the necessary part from the ribbon, weave it through the wreath, and tie it in a knot.
• We will craft a bow using a different piece of ribbon and embellish the upper section.
• The door decoration is ready and we can hang it.

Baked Gingerbread Wreath

You can also scent your home with a gingerbread wreath. If you like to bake, you may be pleasantly surprised. You will need several cookie cutters and two plates of different sizes.

What will we need:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1/2 cup of butter
• 2 eggs + 1 egg for spreading
• 3 spoons of honey
• ½ teaspoon of baking soda
• ½ package of gingerbread spices
• 2 spoons of cocoa

For decorating:

• 3/4 cup of powdered sugar
• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoon of potato starch
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
• candles

How to do it:

• Dissolve the yeast and honey, let it cool, and mix in the egg.
• Then mix in the dry ingredients.
• Knead the dough thoroughly, wrap it in cling film, and put it in the fridge overnight.
• The next day, roll out the dough into a pancake, from which we cut out a wreath using plates of different sizes.
• We cut out larger stars, using a round cookie cutter to cut out a place for the candle.
• Cut out other smaller stars to decorate the wreath.
• Put everything on a tray lined with baking paper and bake at 356 °F for about 7-8 minutes.
• After baking, brush the still-warm gingerbread with beaten egg.
• Beat egg whites, sugar, lemon juice, and potato starch into a mixture for decoration.
• We decorate the Advent wreath according to our imagination and glue the stars to the wreath using the material.
• Add candles and a very original wreath is ready.

Non-traditional decorative wreaths made of natural materials

During Advent, you can create an enjoyable atmosphere by lighting candles on a piece of wood. We use a piece of birch with a unique shape that adds to its originality. Are you interested in learning how to make an Advent wreath out of wood?

What will we need:

• a piece of birch trunk
• decorative moss
• four long white candles
• candle spikes
• white polystyrene balls
• donuts
• melt gun

Instructions:

• We cut the birch trunk so that it rests stably on the mat.
• We decorate it with moss from the top and stick candle sticks into it.
• We attach the candles and fasten them inside.
• We decorate the Christmas decorations with polystyrene balls and cones.

Special Advent Wreath

If you’re looking for a more contemporary option, you could try using a simple Advent wreath that can be used to decorate a table or a window sill. Its narrow design makes it less intrusive and easier to manage.

What will we need:

• 4 empty jars with screw caps
• 4 advent candles
• 4 candle spikes or nails with a wider head
• scraps of fabric or newspaper
• natural string
• pine branches, pine cones, mistletoe, or berry branches (depending on your preference)
• water
• oblong saucer or plate

Instructions:

• Rinse the jars well and remove the glue residues from the labels.
• Fill the glasses with water, which will act as a magnifying element.
• We stack natural material in the jars.
• Once we are done, we screw the jars.
• Decorate the lids with a piece of newspaper or cloth.
• Pierce the lids with a candle spike or stick a nail on the outside of the lids.
• We fix it with a piece of natural string.
• Stick the candles in and place them on a tray, which we will decorate with the remaining twigs and natural objects.

A modern wreath made of sticks

This wreath has a modern and versatile design that can be used as a window decoration or in other areas of your home. Made from twigs, it can also be used to decorate your entrance door or add a pleasant touch to your interior decor during the Advent season.

What will we need:

• white acrylic paint
• sticks of different sizes
• natural string
• wooden stars, cones, flakes, and other decorations
• melt gun
• spray glue and glitter (optional)
• natural looking ribbon

Instructions:

• Dilute the acrylic paint with water in a ratio of 2:1 (paint : water).
• Color the twigs and let them dry.
• We trace the desired size of the circle on the paper using a plate or bowl.
• In the outer part, we stack twigs around the entire circumference.
• We fix the twigs by adding twigs to the next layer so that they capture the bottom layer as much as possible.
• We create another layer in the same way, we will use thinner twigs for the upper layer.
• Then we can start gluing the decorations.
• Place stars on the string and then wrap the string around the wreath.
• Decorate with cones, flakes, and Christmas balls.
• Spray the wreath with spray adhesive and sprinkle with glitter.
• At the end, we thread the ribbon for hanging.

You can see the step-by-step process of making this wreath in the video.

Christmas wreath made of Sticks. Christmas decorations DIY

Natural wreath of pine cones and needles

Natural materials are widely used in the production of Christmas decorations. They are popular because of their beauty, aroma, and eco-friendliness. Furthermore, these materials can be easily disposed of after the holiday season.

What will we need:

• polystyrene ring for wreath
• twigs of conifers or other evergreen plants
• pine cones, dried fruit, cinnamon, mistletoe
• green wire
• melt gun
• advent candles
• candle spikes

Instructions:

• First decorate the entire area of the wreath with needles, which we gradually attach with wire.
• We will then attach cones and other decorations using a hot melt gun.
• We first tie the cinnamon with a wire and then glue it.
• We attach the spikes, stick the candles and it’s done.

Christmas wreath made of twigs

Of course, conifer twigs are an integral part of natural wreaths. This guide will especially appeal to those who love nature and do not need any extravagance.

What will we need:

• polystyrene ring for wreath
• conifer twigs
• dried orange and apple
• cinnamon
• small wooden stars
• ribbon
• green wire
• melt gun
• advent candles
• candle spikes

How to do it:

• We first cover the whole polystyrene wreath with twigs, which we attach with wire.
• Insert candle sticks into the wreath and attach a ribbon bow using a hot melt gun.
• Attach candles to the spikes and decorate the wreath with natural elements according to your imagination.
• Finally, we will glue the wooden stars.

How to make this wreath from branches? Watch the video:

DIY Advent wreath | CHRISTMAS WITH ANY

Making an Advent wreath can be fun for the whole family. Get inspired and make the most beautiful one!