Let’s make a construction paper wreath for Christmas! Kids of all ages will have so much fun making this festive Christmas wreath craft which includes downloadable free leaf template. Using our printable leaf template makes making paper wreaths quick and easy at home, church or in the classroom.

Construction Paper Wreath hanging on the door - green paper leaves cut from leaf template with red bow - finished paper wreath craft hanging from a door frame. — Let’s make a beautiful paper wreath craft!

Christmas Wreath Craft with Paper

This holiday season, make a Christmas paper wreath with the whole family. Making Christmas wreaths is a fun craft perfect for young children to enhance their fine motor skills, while older kids enjoy getting involved in arts and crafts during this festive time of year. Adults and children of all ages can work together to make this great craft at family night.

Related: Christmas Tree Origami

As an added benefit your finished homemade paper wreath makes a fun holiday gift.

How to Make a Wreath with Paper

To make this simple paper Christmas wreath, just download and print the free template, get the common craft supplies which you probably have, follow the step by step instructions and have fun making this festive wreath decor. The end result is a Christmas paper plate wreath that doesn’t take too much time.

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Supplies needed for paper Christmas wreath

Cardboard
green construction paper
paper plate or any other plate
ribbon
scissors
glue or a hot glue gun
pen or pencil
Download here: leaf template
optional embellishments (green and red pom poms, wrapping paper, different types of flowers, etc)

Instructions to make paper plate Christmas wreath craft

Step 1

Trace the plate on a flat piece of cardboard.

Step 2

Draw another small circle to the inside of the first, creating a donut shape about an inch wide.

Step 3

Cut out the donut shape to create the wreath base.

Step 4

Use the base to trace the circle on the green paper – it may take several pieces of paper. Save the scraps for leaves!

Step 5

Cut out the curved green strips and glue them to the cardboard, covering it entirely.

Step 6

Trace and cut out as many green leaf shape sections as possible using the free printable (linked below).

Step 7

Fold each leave by the middle. Glue the base of a leaf in the middle of the wreath, with the unattached end of the leaf angled outward.

Step 8

Glue the base of the next leaf in the middle of the wreath, with the unattached end of the leaf angled inward.

Step 9

Repeat, spacing each leaf about an inch apart, alternating the direction of the leaf inward and outward until you’ve gone all the way around the wreath.

Step 10

Tie a bow with the ribbon, trimming the ends according to how long you would like them to drape down from the bow.

Step 11

Glue the bow to the top of the wreath.

Step 12

Paper Wreath Craft - Kids Activities Blog - result — This paper wreath will bring joy to your home!

Once the glue is dry, it’s ready!

Download Free Leaf Template PDF:

Leaf Template for Wreath Download

What I’d do differently Next Time

I love the simplicity of this Christmas wreath, but sometimes you just want more glam. If that’s the case, you can get your leftover scrapbook paper or make paper roses, and glue them to the different sections of your wreath. I think glitter would look super cute too!

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Christmas Paper Wreath

Make a festive Christmas paper wreath!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Active Time 20 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Difficulty easy

Estimated Cost $10

Materials

Cardboard
green construction paper
paper plate or ceramic plate
ribbon
scissors
glue or a hot glue gun
a pen or pencil
the leaf template
optional embellishments (green and red pom poms, wrapping paper, different types of flowers, etc)

Instructions

Trace the plate on a flat piece of cardboard
Draw another small circle to the inside of the first, creating a donut shape about an inch wide.
Cut out the donut shape to create the wreath base.
Use the base to trace the circle on the green paper - it may take several pieces of paper. Save the scraps for leaves!
Cut out the curved green strips and glue them to the cardboard, covering it entirely.
Trace and cut out XX green leaf shape sections.
Glue the base of a leaf in the middle of the wreath, with the unattached end of the leaf angled outward.
Glue the base of the next leaf in the middle of the wreath, with the unattached end of the leaf angled inward.
Repeat, spacing each leaf about an inch apart, alternating the direction of the leaf inward and outward until you’ve gone all the way around the wreath.
Tie a bow with the ribbon, trimming the ends according to how long you would like them to drape down from the bow.
Glue the bow to the top of the wreath.
Once the glue is dry it’s ready!