If you’re looking for a printable Christmas wreath craft that’s cute, glittery, and easy for kids to make, this one brings all the joy without the mess. Today we’re making a DIY Christmas wreath from paper, with kawaii characters to color, no-mess glitter patches, and the fun of cutting and sticking things onto a big circle (very satisfying, highly recommended).
If you made my Printable Halloween Wreath, this follows the same process. Everything you need for this paper Christmas wreath is in the printable template: the characters and decorations to color and cut, stencils for the glitter paper shapes, and even the stencil for the wreath base. The step-by-step tutorial with the photos and list of supply are waiting for you in this post.
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Cute & Glittery Christmas Wreath Craft
Below you’ll find what you need for a beautiful paper Christmas wreath to make with kids, plus step-by-step instructions to walk you through the process.
What You’ll Need*:
- The printable template (available at the end of this post ↓)
- White cardstock for printers (for best results)
- Coloring tools (I use alcohol based markers)
- Glitter paper
- Carton for the wreath base — a large cereal box works great (at least 24X24 cm / 9.5’’X9.5’’)
- Colorful cardstock or colorful paper – to wrap the wreath base
- Scissors
- Glue (I use glue stick for a mess-free craft)
- Adhesive foam tape
- Glitter pipe cleaners
- Tape
- String or ribbon
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How to Make Your Printable Christmas Wreath
1. Print the template on white cardstock. Cardstock for printers works great for printable paper crafts — it holds color better and won’t flop when hung.
2. Color all the pieces you want to include — kawaii Christmas elf and reindeer, holy leaves, Christmas tree, and other Christmas symbols. Leave the grey glitter-marked areas uncolored (they are for sticking glitter paper).
3. Cut all the pieces: the decorations, the stencils for the glitter paper, the stencil for the wreath base, and the ‘Merry Christmas’ sign.
4. Trace the glitter stencils onto the back of your glitter paper. It doesn’t matter if the stencil is facing up or down — it will fit either way.
There is a round stencil for glitter paper balls — cut as many glittery balls as you like and add them to the wreath.
5. Match each glitter piece to its spot on the template parts and glue them down. Quick test-fit before gluing is helpful.
6. Make the wreath base:
- Take the half-ring stencil and place it near the edge of the carton (or big cereal box). Trace around it, then use the same stencil to draw the other half of the ring. Cut out the ring – this will be the base of your wreath.
- Glue colored paper or cardstock onto the cardboard ring. If one sheet isn’t enough, just overlap two — it doesn’t need to be perfect.
- Cut the colored paper around your cardboard circle, leaving a border (around ½ inch or 1.5 cm).
- Snip the border into tabs, fold them to the back, and glue.
7. Glue the “Merry Christmas” sign to the banner using small pieces of double-sided foam tape. The foam tape gives your paper craft a 3D feel.
8. Lay all the Christmas pieces on the wreath without gluing yet. Try different placements and choose the one you love.
When you’re happy, start gluing. Use foam tape for a few pieces to make them “pop” — I like doing this with the main character and one or two decorations.
9. Hang the “Merry Christmas” sign below the wreath, using glitter pipe cleaners. Tape the ends of the pipe cleaners to the back and bend the tips over the tape so they stay put.
10. Add a hanger: Tape a string or ribbon to the top back of the wreath. Tie small loops at the ends so the tape grips better.
Hang your wreath somewhere festive and admire your glittery holiday masterpiece! 🎄✨
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More Christmas Goodies!
I’ve got more Christmas printables waiting — some are free downloads from my website and some are available in my shop:
Free printables and crafts on my site:
🌟 Nativity Set to make & Color – Print, color and assemble a DIY Nativity set to put under the tree.
🏠 3D Gingerbread House – A sweet gingerbread house that kids can make on their own.
👕 Elves Paper Doll to Dress Up – Printable boy and girl elves with a pile of mix-and-match outfits. Dress them up in endless combinations.
⛄ Snowman Tag Craft & Party Favor – Make a cheerful snowman tag or turn it into a ready-to-assemble party favor craft kit (bag topper is included!).
🎁 Christmas Wrapping Paper to Color – A fun group activity: print multiple sheets, color the cute cartoons and patterns, and tile the pages together to wrap gifts of any size.
🍪 Christmas Tags for Cookies – If you’re baking treats, these kawaii labels will add cuteness and festivity to your packages.
🧜♀️ Mermaid Christmas Coloring Page – Mermaids decorating an underwater Christmas tree. You know you love that!
🎨 DIY Christmas Coloring Book Tutorial – Learn how to make your own Christmas coloring book in Microsoft Word and create a Santa cover using my free printable stencils.
💫 Printable Christmas Wish List – A cute elf-themed wish list template, available in Letter and A5 for planners and kids’ stockings.
📸 Holiday Photo Frame Craft – A frame craft with a free template kids can make as a handmade Christmas gift for grandparents.
Christmas treasures from my Etsy shop:
🎅 Santa’s Wish Sled Printable Craft – A 3D Santa scene where kids write their Christmas wishes on little note cards, fold them into mini gift boxes, and place them on Santa’s sled so he can “carry them to the North Pole.” Comes in both coloring and pre-colored versions with step-by-step instructions.
🎄 Printable Christmas Cards to Color & Fold – Three cute Christmas card designs to print, color, fold, and give (plus a matching envelope template).
* All printables on my website are for personal, non-commercial use only. Please share the link to this page, not the file itself, and give credit. Thank you!
