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DIY Christmas Bauble Wreath (No Glue Needed) + 12 More Wreath Ideas

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Tie a handful of baubles onto a hoop and you have a Christmas wreath. No glue gun, no mess, and the kids can help.

There is something special about making your own Christmas decorations, and a wreath on your front door sets a warm and welcoming tone for your family and guests. Even if it’s the only Christmas decoration you put up.

Christmas decorating does not have to be expensive either, just like these DIY oversized Christmas ornaments.

DIY Christmas ball wreath

How To Make A No-Glue Christmas Ball Wreath

DIY Bauble christmas wreath tutorial

I made this one using an old wooden hoop that came out of a storage tub during a major decluttering session. It was part of a wall hanging I had as a kid, and it seemed like it would be useful for something.

Keeping things just in case is a decluttering no-no, and I stand by that. But in this case it worked out.

The hoop doesn’t have an opening, so instead of sliding baubles onto it I tied them on. It takes a little longer, but it means no glue, no mess, and it’s easy enough for the kids to help.

What you need

  • A hoop. An embroidery hoop from a craft store, a plastic hula hoop for a big one, or an old wire coathanger bent into a circle
  • Christmas baubles in a mix of sizes and your chosen colours
  • Craft string or ribbon, for any baubles that don’t already have a loop

That’s it. No glue gun, no wreath form, no florist wire.

How to make a DIY ornament wreath

Step 1: Tie on the first bauble

Cut the string on a bauble and tie it directly onto your hoop. Use a double or triple knot so it holds.

Tie the largest baubles on first. They take up the most room, and if you fill the hoop with small ones there won’t be space left for them.

Step 2: Work your way around

Repeat with the rest of your baubles, mixing sizes and colours as you go. If any don’t have string, use craft string to tie them on instead.

Vary the length of the string slightly so the baubles sit at different depths rather than in a flat line. It looks far better.

no glue ball wreath DIY

Step 3: Shake it out

Once the hoop is full, hold it up and give it a gentle shake.

This makes the baubles fall into place and shows you where the gaps are. Fill those with your smallest baubles.

Step 4: Add your hanger

Tie a ribbon or add a hook at the top so you can hang it.

Add a bow if you want one, or any other decorations you like. A sprig of greenery tucked in behind the baubles softens the look if it’s feeling too shiny.

Make It Giant

If you want something with real presence, use a plastic hula hoop instead of an embroidery hoop.

You’ll need a lot more baubles, so watch for discount store sales after Christmas and put a box aside for next year. A giant one looks best hung on a large blank wall, from a patio beam, or against a garage door where a normal wreath would be lost.

Use bigger baubles on a bigger hoop or the proportions look odd.

Colour Combinations That Work

The baubles are the whole design, so this is where the decision is:

  • Classic red, green and gold for a traditional look
  • All one colour in different shades and finishes, so matte, gloss and glitter in five reds
  • Gold, cream and white for something more neutral
  • Bright and mismatched if the kids are choosing
  • Matched to your tree, which ties the front door to the rest of the house

Match it to your Christmas party theme if you’re hosting.

Storing It

Wrap it loosely in an old sheet or a large bag and store it flat, not standing on its edge. Nothing on top of it.

Made properly and packed away carefully, an artificial wreath like this lasts for years. Ours has come out every December since.

Want more Christmas printables and craft ideas? Grab my free printable library, or take a look at my Christmas paper craft bundle for more decorations to make.

How To Make A Fresh Christmas Wreath

If you’d rather go natural, and you live somewhere fir trees grow, you can gather small branches for your wreath.

If that’s not an option where you are, check where fresh-cut Christmas trees are sold. Nurseries and produce markets are worth trying too. You can often take broken branches for free or buy them cheaply.

What you need: a foam or wire ring from a craft store or florist, or florist wire twisted around an old coat hanger.

Break your branches into smaller pieces and push the ends into the foam ring. Keep going until you can’t see the foam. Mix holly branches in with the fir if you like.

If the branches won’t stay put, cut florist wire into short pieces, attach it to the end of each branch with green florist tape, and push the wire into the foam instead. Pine cones attach the same way.

Once the foam is covered, add colour with decorations, or leave it natural with just a bow made from wide festive ribbon.

An even simpler fresh option: take three small fir boughs, each slightly shorter than the last, match the ends together and secure with craft wire. Tie two gold or silver baubles on with thin ribbon, then wrap wide ribbon around the bound end to hide the wire. Finish with a bow and hang it on the door.

How To Make An Artificial Wreath

DIY natural Christmas wreath

Artificial wreaths can be packed away at the end of the season and used again for years. Made sturdily enough, they become the decoration the kids expect to see every December.

You can make an artificial leaf wreath the same way you’d make a fresh one, or use almost any other material. Yarn, felt, sweater fabric, ribbon, pine cones, seashells. The twelve tutorials below cover most of them.

12 DIY Christmas Wreath Ideas To Try

Get the kids involved. Let them help gather supplies and choose what goes on. Children are naturally creative and will love being part of it.

Make some hot chocolate, put out a few Christmas treats, and ask for their suggestions on what to add.

For more wreath tutorials and inspiration, check out these ideas:

12 DIY Christmas Wreath Tutorials

If you are eager to try creating a few different types of Christmas wreaths this year and want to add to your household decoration collection, there are so many creative wreath ideas to help inspire you! Find more inspiration and wreath tutorials for you to make your own DIY holiday wreath decoration.

DIY Artificial Wreath Ideas & Tutorials

For a variety of unique and festive artificial wreath tutorials, check out these ideas:

DIY Fresh Wreath Tutorials

If a fresh wreath is what you prefer, with beautiful scents of winter, check out these fresh wreath tutorials and ideas:

With these easy DIY Christmas wreath tutorials, you’ll have no shortage of ideas for homemade Christmas decorations this year.

For more Christmas craft inspiration:

DIY Bauble christmas wreath tutorial

Hi, I’m Holly! Mum of 2 energetic girls. A Psychologist turned stay at home mum and blogger, sharing my best tips for simplifying life and getting organised! I have a love for DIY, sweet treats and travel. Join me in creating a life that you love!

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