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40 Festive Christmas Wreath Ideas You Can Try This Year

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When you think of traditional Christmas wreaths, your mind is probably filled with lush, green versions decorated with holly leaves and red berries. This festive season, we thought we’d do something a bit jolly and opt for an alternative design of the popular Christmas decor.

If you want to follow suit, then you’ll be delighted to hear that we’ve featured everything from floral and succulent varieties, to crocheted, pom pom adorned, and even edible versions of wreaths. There’s certainly a wide variety among this list!

It’s time to brew the hot cocoa and peruse the following 40 DIY Christmas wreath ideas…

orange and olive holiday wreath

This DIY wreath from 100 Layer Cake is such an interesting alternative to a Christmas wreath. It features oranges – how fantastic!

pom pom snowman wreath

A Crocheted Simplicity has created this DIY alternative wreath which features pom pom snowman! Children and adults alike are going to love this one.

glamorous holiday wreath

How’s this for an alternative version of your more traditional Christmas wreath? A Blonde’s DIY Life created this stunning mosaic mirror style wreath.

cardboard toilet roll holder wreath

Can you believe that this wreath was made using cardboard toilet roll holders? Neither can we, it looks stunning! Bonnin Designs is the talented crafter behind this DIY.

crocheted wreath alternative

Wow, take a look at this crocheted wreath alternative! Boys and Bunting have created it to feature all of the colors of the rainbow.

succulent wreath

Brit + Co have made a DIY wreath containing on-trend succulents – we love it! Imagine hanging this on your front door during the festive season.

wrapping paper wreath

This DIY wreath can easily be made using leftover Christmas wrapping paper, so it really is both thrifty and creative! Centsational Girl is the genius behind this project.

feather and twig fall wreath

How stunning is this DIY alternative wreath made from feathers? To make one for yourself, you’ll have to check out the full tutorial from Chatelaine!

yarn ball wreath

Fancy creating your own yarn ball wreath, just as Dale Mackey has done? These yarn balls are hand-rolled, but you can also buy them already made if you’re limited with time!

diy summer wreath

The Darice Craft Blog will show you how to turn some tissue paper into a tropical leaf inspired wreath. This is a wonderful alternative to your more traditional holly-adorned Christmas wreath.

unique holiday wreath

Have you ever seen a Christmas wreath like this one from Design Lovefest? The design is inspired heavily by woven wall hangings – we adore it!

DIY alternative wreath

Inspiration for this DIY alternative wreath can be found via Design Sponge. It features a modern and angular look!

DIY Christmas wreath

What’s interesting about this DIY Christmas wreath is the way it features a metal hanger, just like a clothes hanger! Freckle and Wulff will show you how it’s done.

diy winter wreath

Here’s another Christmas wreath which has been inspired by woven wall hangings. This one is from Glade and it’s sure to motivate you to create your own!

leftover wine cork wreath

Here’s a fun alternative wreath idea for the wine lover! Using your leftover wine corks, you too can recreate this masterpiece by Good Housekeeping.

Christmas card display wreath

Gwenny Penny has come up with an idea for an alternative wreath that will also display your Christmas cards – isn’t that great? We love the idea of using wooden pegs.

diy paint chip wreath

As fans of all things ombre and pink, you can imagine our delight at spotting this pretty DIY wreath from Hipster Mum! It’s made using paint chips, so is super affordable (basically free) to create.

DIY candy cane wreath

This DIY candy cane wreath features white and red fabric, along with a gorgeous satin bow. I Heart Nap Time has truly outdone herself here!

we three wreaths mantel

Red flowers and silver baubles – what a wonderful and alternative combination for Christmas! Although featuring traditional colors, Landee See, Landee Do has added the twist of using flowers.

floral DIY wreath

Speaking of flowers, this fresh and floral DIY wreath from Lisa Loves John is so beautiful! It’ll feel like spring during the festive season with this gorgeous design.

jingle bell wreath

If you love ‘jingle bells’, then this DIY wreath from Love Pomegranate House for you! The addition of a large bow really makes it a showpiece.

paper doily wreath

Who knew paper doilies could look so beautiful when placed on a wreath and illuminated with string lights? Trust Martha Stewart to come up with this alternative idea!

blue Christmas wreath

You probably wouldn’t think of blue as a Christmas color, but that’s what makes this alternative wreath by Midwest Living such a treat! It’s unexpected, yet totally works.

pink Christmas wreath

Love adding shades of pink to your festive décor? Go all out with this DIY alternative wreath from Midwest Living. It’s made using an old sweater!

flowers and fruits Christmas wreath

Also from Midwest Living, this wonderful wreath is made from flowers and fruit. It’s the perfect alternative for those who love this gorgeous color palette!

paper pinwheels Christmas wreath

Even paper pinwheels can be arranged to form an alternative wreath – is there anything Midwest Living can’t do? Which version is your favorite from this blog?

pom pom wreath

It just wouldn’t be a round-up of alternative Christmas wreaths without a pom pom version, would it? Mom Advice has created hers in a neutral palette of white.

Christmas bow wreath

Rather than using these shiny bows on your gifts, you can turn them into a head-turning wreath for the festive season. Find out all you need to know by checking out the tutorial from Polkadot Chair.

gift bows Christmas wreath

Speaking of stunning gift bows, here’s a similar idea from Real Simple, this time featuring gold versions. This design is so eye-catching!

felt ribbon wreath

You can also use some ribbon and felt holly leaves to create this masterpiece from Shauna Younge. This is so simple and fast to make too!

paint chip wreath

Here’s another DIY wreath which has been created using paint chips to portray an ombre effect – pretty! Style at Home will show you how it’s done.

diy gold wreath

A wire hoop and golden bits and bobs can be used to make this wreath alternative by Style Me Pretty! These would make wonderful gifts for loved ones too.

valentines day wreath

Is it possible to create a wreath using candy? You bet it is! Sweet and Lovely Crafts has certainly shown us this through her clever tutorial.

ribbon wreath

You can also use ribbons to make a wreath just like this one from Sweet Tea and Saving Grace. We love those colors and patterns!

himmeli wreath

This is a very unique and geometric inspired design from The Décor Fix! It’s also a beautiful and alternative wreath on a small budget – perfect!

marshmallow wreath

You might find this DIY Christmas wreath too tempting to eat, but we’ll give it a go anyway! The Sweet Escape created this alternative from marshmallows – keep some aside for your hot cocoa too 😉

plastic pvc wreath

Who knew that PVC pipes could be turned into a DIY wreath and a beautiful one at that? Today’s Nest has a great step-by-step guide for you!

antler wreath

Antlers and florals – what a fantastic idea for an alternative Christmas wreath from Twelve on Main! Hang this on your door and watch your neighbors ask you where you ‘bought’ it from.

paper Christmas wreath

Even cardboard can make a pretty wreath, just ask We Are Scout! This looks like something you’d pay a small fortune for in a high-end boutique.

paper straw wreath

And now for the big finale – you can even use paper straws to create the alternative Christmas wreath of your dreams! Ta-da! Thanks Woman’s Day for this awesome tutorial.

There you have it – 40 DIY Alternative Christmas Wreaths to jazz-up your festive season this year! Which projects were your favorites? We’d love to hear from you in the comments section below!

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