Last Updated on November 14, 2026 by Masha Eretnova
Your front door does a lot of work in December. It greets every guest, every delivery driver and every neighbor walking by.
So why not give it something fun to wear?
I put together my favorite DIY Christmas wreath ideas, from cheap Dollar Tree builds to cozy pom poms and a little Grinch mischief.
There are easy paper plate wreaths for the kids, prettier felt and burlap options for grown-ups, and even a wreath you can paint on canvas.
Most of them use cheap supplies you can find at the dollar store or already have in your craft drawer.
Dollar Tree Elf Candy Cane Wreath
This wreath starts with a Dollar Tree candy cane wreath form wrapped in white faux fur. A little elf sits on the curve, with a green burlap bow at the top and red satin ribbon wrapped around for the stripes.
It takes under an hour and almost everything comes from Dollar Tree. A similar wreath can cost around $40 at a holiday market.
Swap the elf for a Santa plushie, or skip the red ribbon for a snowy all-white candy cane.
Grinch‑Inspired Wreath Dr Seuss Craft
This Grinch‑inspired wreath Dr Seuss craft is a festive mix of greens, reds, and a touch of Grinch personality for holiday door decor. Soft felt and bold trims make it tactile and snazzy without being tricky.
Great for older kids and teens, it’s a seasonal delight that doubles as playful décor.
Winter Wreath Craft
Make a beautiful winter wreath using simple materials, a classic holiday craft perfect to decorate your rooms or front doors.
Pom Pom Christmas Wreath
Create a bright and cheerful wreath using handmade yarn pom poms for a cozy and budget-friendly holiday statement piece. It looks FABULOUS!
DIY Grinch Wreath
Make a fun and festive Grinch-themed wreath using supplies from the dollar store for a playful front door display.
Easy Snowman Wreath
This cheerful snowman wreath brings a pop of winter cheer to your door with felt, ribbon, and simple craft basics you probably already own.
It’s an accessible winter craft for adults and seniors that doesn’t demand tricky tools and offers a pleasant creative session with a cute result.
It can stay on the door beyond Christmas day too!
Paper Plate Fabric Wreath Christmas Craft
A unique Christmas wreath craft combining fabric scraps and paper plates, great for kids to explore textures and colors.
DIY Christmas Lantern Wreath
Incorporate a lantern into your wreath design for a glowing centerpiece that works both indoors and on the front door.
Paper Plate Christmas Wreath
Easy-to-make Christmas wreaths using paper plates, great for kids to decorate and hang as festive home decor.
Minnie Mouse Christmas Wreath
For Disney fans! Create a cheerful Minnie Mouse wreath using a festive garland and a red Christmas bow.
Peace Sign Wreath
Use inexpensive materials to make a peace sign wreath that delivers a heartfelt message and minimalist style
Repurposed Chalkboard Silver Platter
Turn a thrifted silver platter into a reusable holiday chalkboard sign with just a little paint and creativity. Perfect for the front door or announcing Christmas dinner
Chevron Burlap Wreath
Make a rustic burlap wreath with a chevron pattern and a festive Dollar Tree sign for a simple and stylish front door decoration.
Christmas Craft for Kids
A festive and colorful paper plate wreath designed to keep kids entertained during Christmas and you can actually hang it at the door!
Christmas Wreath Acrylic Painting
This simple yet lovely Christmas wreath painting with an array of different green shades is a wonderful painting idea for a beginner to start practicing with acrylics!
Tip: Start by drawing a large and thick circle (you can even paint it brown), then add step by step dark green leaves, and finally lighter leaves and berries.
Masha Eretnova, born in 1991, is a Chiang Mai-based certified teacher, artist, and blogger with 20+ years of personal painting journey.
She started painting and drawing very early and is now an international abstract artist and educator passionate about acrylic painting, gouache, and crafts.
Her works are part of international exhibitions and contests, including ArtlyMix (Brazil), Al-Tiba 9 (Spain), Exhibizone (Canada), Italy, and many more.
Besides her artistic pursuits, Masha holds a post-grad diploma in Teaching Film Photography and 2 music school diplomas: piano and opera singing.