DIY Christmas Wreath Craft: How to Make a Paper Plate Wreath with Your Kids!

Kiana
Nov 24, 2024
3 min read

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Winter is the perfect time to cozy up indoors and dive into some creative crafting with your kids. If you're looking for an easy, festive activity to get everyone in the holiday spirit, making a Christmas wreath out of a paper plate and construction paper is a fantastic choice!

This craft is simple fun and lets your little ones practice their fine motor skills while creating a holiday decoration they can be proud of.

Materials Needed

The craft only requires two main materials, a paper plate and construction paper; however, feel free to get creative and use additional supplies if you have them.

A Paper Plate

Markers

Scissors

Optional Supplies: Glitter, yarn, felt, pipe cleaners, cotton balls, or pom poms

Step by Step Tutorial on How to make a Paper Plate Christmas Wreath

Step 1: Prepare the Base:

Start by cutting out the center of the paper plate, leaving just the rim. This will be the base of your wreath.

Prepare Paper Plate for Christmas Wreath — We used a leftover black paper plate from Halloween, but feel free to use whatever color paper plate you have available.

Step 2: Cut out Strips of Paper

Cut out strips of construction paper. Vary the sizes and lengths to create dimension in your wreath
You can use only green construction paper for your wreath if you want it to look more traditional or use a variety of different colors, we used a combination of green, white, and red for our wreath.

Prepare Construction Paper for Christmas Wreath

Step 3: Assemble the Wreath:

Glue the paper strips onto the paper plate rim, overlapping them slightly to create a layered effect. Cover the entire base to make the wreath look full and vibrant.

Step 4: Add Decorations:

Feel free to add additional decorations to your Christmas wreath. We added small pom poms to our wreath but feel free to use whatever additional materials you have on hand.

Step 5: Finishing Touches:

If you'd like to hang your wreath, punch a small hole at the top and thread a ribbon or string through it. Tie a loop, and your Christmas wreath is ready to display!

Festive Alterations

Encourage your kids to customize their Christmas wreaths with these fun ideas:

Different Colors: Let your child experiment with non-traditional colors for a modern or whimsical wreath. White and blue construction paper can be used to create a frosty winter wreath. If you have glitter paper you can create whimsical and sparkly wreaths.

Textures: Use tissue paper, fabric scraps, pom poms, cotton balls or even recycled gift wrap for unique textures.

Personalization: Add your child’s name or small handprints to make the wreath extra special.

Lights: Stick on battery-operated mini LED fairy lights for a glowing touch!

Let's Create Fun Holiday Decor

Making a Christmas wreath out of a paper plate and construction paper is a delightful way to bond with your kids while embracing the holiday spirit. This craft encourages creativity, builds skills, and results in a charming decoration for your home. Try out different designs and let your kids’ imaginations shine—this wreath might become a treasured part of your holiday traditions!