How to Make a Christmas Wreath for Your Door
Learn how to make your own Christmas wreath with three inspiring styles: a dried orange wreath, a classic green wreath, and a colorful floral wreath. Discover the techniques, materials, and tips you need to create a long-lasting wreath that suits your style.
Creating a Christmas wreath is one of the most atmospheric ways to welcome the holiday season. Whether you want to hang a Christmas wreath on your door, decorate with a wreath indoors, make a wreath with lights, or experiment with a modern Christmas design, there are countless creative ways to express your style. Here you’ll find inspiration for everything from large wreaths and classic green designs to trendy details and festive Christmas garlands that complete the look. We’ll also show you how to bind a wreath step by step and how to make a Christmas wreath that lasts. No matter what type of Christmas wreath you want to create, you'll find ideas, tips, and plenty of wreath inspiration to get you started.
Make a Christmas wreath from your bouquet
One of the easiest—and most fun—Christmas crafts is making your own wreath. And you don’t even need to buy separate materials. Here’s how you can use a regular Christmas bouquet and turn it into a beautiful, personal wreath to hang on your door or use as a table decoration.
How to do it – step by step
1. Prepare the base
Shape a sturdy frame using floral wire and wrap it with floral tape to create a good surface to attach the flowers to.
2. Trim the flowers
Cut the flowers and greenery into short, manageable pieces. This makes them easier to attach and gives a more even result.
3. Attach the flowers with thin wire
Place small bundles of flowers and greenery along the frame and secure them tightly with thin floral wire.
4. Work your way around the wreath
Continue in the same direction, slightly overlapping each bundle to hide the wire. Keep going until you’ve covered the entire frame.
5. Adjust and fluff
Fill in any gaps, shape the wreath, and fluff the flowers so everything looks full and balanced.
Make a Christmas wreath with dried oranges
This bright and fragrant wreath is easy to create and perfect for adding a warm, natural touch to your holiday décor. All you need is a simple cardboard base, some dried orange slices and a glue gun. Finish it off with a classic red ribbon — and add even more festive details if you like.
How to do it – step by step
1. Create the base
Use two plates of different sizes to trace a ring on cardboard. Cut it out to form a sturdy wreath base.
2. Prepare your dried oranges
Lay out your dried orange slices so you can easily glue them in the order you want.
3. Glue the oranges in place
Use a glue gun to attach the orange slices around the entire ring. Let them overlap slightly for a full and even look.
4. Add a ribbon
Tie a red ribbon around the top and finish with a neat bow. This gives your wreath a classic Christmas feel.
5. Add extra festive touches
If you want to elevate the look, you can also glue on cinnamon sticks, star anise, dried cranberries, small pinecones or sprigs of greenery for extra holiday charm.
Make a Classic Green Christmas Wreath
A simple, natural Christmas wreath made with fresh winter greenery is always a timeless favorite. Choose your favorite branches, shape a wreath base, and decorate it just the way you like.
How to make it – step by step
1. Choose your winter greenery
Pick any seasonal greens you like — for example fir, pine, juniper, eucalyptus or cypress. Mix different textures for a fuller look.
2. Prepare the base
Shape a sturdy wreath form using thick wire and secure it by wrapping it with floral tape to create a good surface to attach the greenery.
3. Trim the branches
Cut your greenery into smaller, manageable pieces. This makes it easier to build a full and even wreath.
4. Attach the greenery
Layer small bundles of greens along the base and secure them tightly with thin wire, working in the same direction around the wreath.
5. Add lights or decorations
For extra warmth and sparkle, wrap a thin string of LED lights around the wreath. You can also add pinecones, berries, cinnamon sticks, or ribbon.
6. Shape and finish
Fluff the greenery, fill any gaps, and adjust the shape until you’re happy with the look. Your wreath is ready for the door!
Everything You Want to Know About Making a Christmas Wreath
You make a Christmas wreath by shaping a base (from wire, straw, or cardboard), trimming flowers or winter greenery into small bundles, and attaching them around the base using thin wire or glue. Continue until the wreath is fully covered, then finish with decorations such as ribbons, pinecones, or lights.
A Christmas wreath typically lasts 2–4 weeks, depending on the materials and where it’s placed. Wreaths kept outdoors in cooler temperatures stay fresh the longest, while wreaths kept indoors may dry out faster. You can extend the lifespan by misting the greenery, avoiding direct heat, and choosing long-lasting materials like pine, fir, eucalyptus, or dried elements.
You make a Christmas wreath by attaching small bundles of flowers or winter greenery along a wreath base. Use thin wire and work in the same direction all the way around until the base is fully covered. Finish with decorations like ribbons, pinecones or a string of lights.
The price of a Christmas wreath varies depending on the materials and size, but usually ranges from 150 to 600 SEK. A simple wreath made of evergreens is typically cheaper, while wreaths with fresh flowers, decorations, or specialty materials cost more. If you make it yourself, the cost can be lower — it all depends on the materials you choose.