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Using a DIY Christmas wreath is a brilliant way to ensure you end up with a festive wreath you love —rather than having to spend hours hunting down one you like. Plus, spending a cozy afternoon making yours is undoubtedly a fun festive activity.

When it comes to Christmas decorating ideas that will make your home look super special come December, a wreath is vital. Not only does it look great—it also provides a warm welcome for guests who might be visiting over the holidays. But often, it can be difficult to find a festive wreath that appeals to your exact decor tastes. And our home decor expert has chosen a selection of the very best out there that will help you create your own unique piece of decor—from simple rustic creations to fun, playful wreath kits. So when you've decided on the best artificial Christmas tree or the best real Christmas tree for your home, why not make a start on your very own wreath?

DIY Christmas wreath-making kits: US

1. QKIYI Felt Wreath-making Kit

Specifications

RRP: $24.99

Included in kit: Felt shapes, sew-on accessories, 50 pom poms, 23 colors of embroidery threads, melt sewing needles, pins, needle-threaders, cotton stuffing, adhesives

Instructions included: Yes—and a video

Reasons to buy

+Kids will love it +A crafty activity

Kids and sewing enthusiasts alike will adore this DIY Christmas wreath, which includes over 200 pieces of felt shapes that will enable you to create the fun, zany wreath of your dreams. With shapes including a gingerbread man, sweets, and a gingerbread house, you can create an adorable wreath that little ones will love making and that will look incredibly fun up in your home. Handily, all the shapes come pre-cut—but it's worth noting that they will need to be stuffed and sewn onto the wreath, so this Christmas wreath-making kit will definitely require an adult's supervision. However, if you're running low on great Christmas centerpiece ideas, we reckon this wreath could be a great focal point around which to base your centerpiece!

2. Big Dot of Happiness Ornament Wreath Accessories

Specifications

RRP: $19.99

Included in kit: 9 pieces of decoration

Instructions included: No

Reasons to buy

+Can put these decorations on any wreath you want +Affordable

Now, this option is a little different, in that at Target you can find some cute wreath accessories—but you won't get a blank wreath along with them. You'll get nine pieces of decor in this set, with one big piece (a Happy Holidays sign) and eight smaller pieces (baubles). Made of sturdy PVC material, you can essentially hang them on any wreath you like—be it a new green one you purchase, or your favorite wreath from every year which needs a bit of jazzing up. For a really simple, DIY activity, this is the perfect option. It's worth noting, though, that you'll need some clear cord with which to hang the accessories.

DIY christmas wreath from Etsy with oranges and pine cones

3. Myscentedhomeonline Make Your Own Christmas Wreath Kit

Specifications

RRP: $35.51

Included in kit: Moss, cinnamon, dried oranges, dried limes, copper wreath base, wire

Instructions included: Yes—including video

Reasons to buy

+Could work throughout fall and winter +Chic and stylish

Create a truly beautiful, natural wreath with this DIY kit available to buy at Etsy. It comes with all the rustic items of decor you'll need, including dried fruit, moss, and cinnamon (which can make for some of the best Christmas decorations in general and are used in plenty of Christmas tree decorating ideas). However, you will need to source the foliage for the wreath yourself—the seller recommends asking at your local Christmas tree farm, or you could simply have a walk in the woods to see what you can spot. It also comes with the floristry wire and stub wires you'll need to create the wreath. We reckon for a great price this provides almost everything you need to create a chic, natural wreath your neighbors will envy.

4. DIY Wreath Kit Merry Christmas Truck

Specifications

RRP: $65

Included in kit: Wired ribbon, metal wreath sign, wreath sign, work wreath form, jute mesh, deco mesh

Instructions included: Yes—a YouTube video

Reasons to buy

+Kids will love it +A fun busy design

This wreath comes with all of the materials (including mesh and ribbons), pre-cut, so it will be minimal work and maximum fun. At 26in diameter, it's a great size, and young children are likely to love the Christmas tree truck sign in the middle of the wreath. It's slightly more expensive than some other DIY wreaths on offer, but if you enjoy the design it will be completely worth it.

5. BlueSpruceWreaths Wreath Kit

Specifications

RRP: $36.50+

Included in kit: Grapevine base, boxwood pick, lemon leaf pick, wired ribbon, 1 piece of grapevine wire

Instructions included: No

Reasons to buy

+Rustic, minimal design +Easy to make

Often, the best Christmas wreaths are the most simple ones. This natural, minimalist DIY Christmas wreath is ideal for those who don't want something too over the top on their door—but rather a chic and sophisticated wreath that still looks stylish and rustic. You'll receive almost everything you need to make this wreath in the kit, but it's worth noting that you'll need to have scissors, wire cutters, and a floral wire or glue gun to hand, as the kit doesn't provide any of these. As such, this may not be the best choice if you want anything ready for you to start immediately. However, we reckon it's one of the most stylish DIY Christmas wreaths out there if you don't mind providing a few extra tools.

DIY Christmas wreath-making kits: UK

The Danes DIY Christmas wreath with ribbon

1. The Danes Christmas DIY Wreath-making Kit Classic Christmas

Specifications

RRP: £37.50

Included in kit: Wire frame, florist wire, green moss, ribbon, natural decorations

Instructions included: Yes

Reasons to buy

+Will create a chic natural wreath +Affordable

For a classic, natural Christmas wreath kit, look no further than this one from The Danes, which embraces the rustic theme with plenty of natural decorations—such as oranges, pine cones, cinnamon, and aniseed stars, as well as green moss for the base. It's available for a great price and comes with almost everything you'll need—the only drawback is that you'll need to find/source your own foliage and greenery aside from the moss. The brand suggests foraging yours locally, which is the most sustainable too—so this kit may even spark a fun autumn walk. Plus, it's beautifully packaged if you'd like to buy it as a Christmas gift for friends or loved ones.

2. Nordic Wreath-making Kit

Specifications

RRP: £60

Included in kit: Copper wreath ring, reel wire, moss, foliage and twigs, velvet stars and pines cones

Instructions included: Yes—step-by-step pictures and video available

Reasons to buy

+Great range of decor included +Unique

You can create a Nordic-style wreath (read: minimal, neutral, and uber-stylish) with this wreath-making kit that's great for people who prefer more muted, sophisticated Christmas decor. It's a little bit more on the expensive side, but you get a fair amount for your money—as well as the standard wreath ring, wire, and moss, Wreath Making Delivered also provide you with fresh foliage from both Sussex and Ireland, as well as five white decorative velvet stars, and four white-tipped pine cones. The only equipment you'll need to provide is scissors, and you can see their step-by-step video or photos for help on how to construct your wreath.

3. FlorenceAndFlowers Complete Wreath-making Kit

Specifications

RRP: £45

Included in kit: Wire wreath ring, dried moss, reel wire, natural twine (to hang with), dried flowers and foliage

Instructions included: Yes

Reasons to buy

+Plenty of decorations included +Long-lasting

This kit will make you a gorgeous wreath that will last you all the way from October through to December, with seasonal decor items that offer something a little different from your standard traditional wreath. It offers great value for money, as it comes with everything you need to make your dried wreath—including dried moss, a variety of dried and preserved flowers, and foliage, including preserved eucalyptus, natural grasses, seed pods, and flower heads. Plus, because it's all dried (as opposed to fresh) this will be a wreath you can use for as long as you want.

John Lewis & Partners DIY Christmas wreath

4. Habico Holly Wreath Craft Kit

Specifications

RRP: £15

Included in kit: Twig wreath base, sea holly, wood discs, nuts, mini pine cones

Instructions included: No

Reasons to buy

+Affordable +Easy to assemble

For a really affordable option this John Lewis & Partners wreath craft kit is a great pick. It's a little more basic than many of the Christmas wreath-making kits on offer, but it'll still make a beautiful rustic wreath that you can keep in your home for months (or years) to come. It includes plenty of artificial decor items, including artificial sea holly, wood discs, nuts, and mini pine cones, and you could add foliage or moss to it yourself if you wanted. It doesn't come with any decorating instructions but given how simple it is, it should be pretty straightforward.

5. Christmas Metal Wreath-making Kit

Specifications

RRP: £20

Included in kit: Pre-cut leaves, wreath base ring, sandpaper, embossing mat, copper wire, a nail, BlueTack

Instructions included: Yes

Reasons to buy

+Very affordable +Will provide a really unique wreath

This basic kit is ideal for those looking out for a "recycled" unique wreath that will truly stand out on your front door. With the kit (for which you'll only need to provide a biro and scissors), you'll be able to create a metal wreath with the pre-cut metal leaves provided in a quick and easy way. Brilliantly, it is also sent in a letterbox-shaped container, so will be able to fit through your door or postbox even if you aren't in. Be warned, though, this is a kit primarily designed for adults, and if you are supervising any children you'll need to be aware of the potentially sharp edges of the leaves.

What do you need to make a wreath?

Making your own wreath can be incredibly fun and rewarding, and leave you with the style of your dreams that you simply can't achieve with a standard shop-bought one. However, there's no doubt that they are trickier to create. Trudy Hendy, the wreath-making expert at Langford Lakes Christmas tree farm, says, "Making your own wreaths can be a little harder. However, if you're feeling creative or want to get involved in a festive activity with family or friends, this is a great opportunity. It's about getting the right technique. You'll need the right equipment, tools, and the right type of foliage, too."

So what should we have to hand before we embark on creating a wreath—or what should be checking our Christmas wreath-making kit for before buying?

Hendy explains that you need:

Secateurs or scissors to cut your wire and decor with.
A wire ring to create the base of your wreath.
Gloves to protect your hands from any potential rashes, cuts, and scratches.
For additional finishing touches, you will also need a glue gun or additional wire if you want to attach any other decorations to complete your wreath.

She also explains, "To be more sustainable and eco-conscious, you could use vintage decorations such as baubles, old tinsel or ribbons, and even cinnamon sticks from your cooking cupboards, really get creative with it."

Emily Lambert, owner, and florist at Thatch Roses, adds that when decorating your wreath "using evergreen foliage which you can cut from the garden, you can bind bundles of foliage onto your base using bind wire or twine. To add further decor, things like fresh flowers can be pushed into your base to secure them, or items can be attached using floristry wires."

Why can making a wreath be better than buying?

According to Lambert, "Making your own wreath can be better than buying one because it's totally bespoke to you and your home. And if you're eco-conscious, you can be sure to know exactly where your ingredients have come from."

Trudy agreed, telling w&h, "Making your own wreath makes it more personal and you can decorate it with your own style in mind. You can add any foliage which can be found in your garden or even at your nearby flower shop to support independent businesses in your area. It shouldn't cost a lot, as you won't need much. I recommend that you don't over-buy, it doesn't take much to make a wreath, and you can build it as you go along! "Some people like modern, some like rustic, or you can even have fabric ones. You need to choose what you like. I recommend buying fresh. With everyone concerned about their environmental impact, they can be disposed of in garden waste and composted."

And now that you've sorted your wreath, why not take a look at our guide to the best luxury Christmas crackers to ensure that your home is ready for the festivities.

Amy Hunt is Life Channel Editor at womanandhome.com, having been with the brand since 2015. She began as the magazine's features assistant before moving over to digital as a News and Features Writer, before becoming Senior Writer, and now a Channel Editor. She has worked on either women's lifestyle websites previously too—including Woman's Weekly, Goodto.com, Woman, and Woman's Own. In 2019, Amy won the Digital Journalist of the Year award at the AOP Awards, for her work on womanandhome.com. She is passionate about everything from books, to homes, to food and the latest news on the royal family. When she isn't editing or updating articles on cleaning, homewares, the newest home gadgets, or the latest books releases for the website, she's busy burying her nose in a gripping thriller, practising yoga, or buying new homeware of her own.