How to Make a DIY Ornament Wreath

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Learn the easy way to make an ornament wreath. This DIY wreath is an easy way to add festive color to your front door during the holidays.

A few years ago, I tried to make a DIY ornament wreath, and it was a candidate for a Pinterest fail. I had seen the image of the ornaments strung onto a coat hanger, and it seemed so easy!

There were many problems with my attempt.

1. Coat hangers are harder to bend than you think, and I’m a wimp.
2. When I bent it into the right shape, it was a floppy mess, and it was a bit lopsided as well.
3. I didn’t have enough ornaments, so it was basically a ring of ornaments.

I threw it away and vowed to try again. So I did. Today I’m sharing how to make an ornament wreath that doesn’t suck. As usual, the answer lies in hot glue. And a strong wreath form!

How to Make a DIY Ornament Wreath

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Supplies Needed

• Ornaments: the more the better
• Wire wreath form
• Hot glue
• Hot glue gun
• 3M hook (clear)

1. Gather your supplies. I bought a large container of ornaments to use, along with smaller ornaments that I already owned. Since we’re a clumsy family, I opted for shatterproof bulbs for added safety. (I initially tried to use wire, but realized that hot glue was much faster and easier.)
2. Glue the ornaments to the wreath form. It’s easier to glue the ornaments from the back. Be careful as you work. Hot glue can be brutal.
3. Cover as much of the wreath with large ornaments as possible.
4. Flip the wreath over and start filling the gaps with more ornaments until your wreath looks full.
5. Enjoy your wreath. I hung mine on the window with a 3M hook. Now I have a happy, colorful wreath to look at, instead of the dreary winter landscape.

More Tips for Making an Ornament Wreath

• Use hot glue instead of cool temp. It holds much better.
• Apply glue to the ornaments, not the wreath form. Gluing the ornaments to each other gives them more stability.
• Store in a temperature-controlled environment for a longer life.
• Buy a lot of sizes and ornaments to fill in all the empty spots.
• Plastic ornaments are safer to use than glass.

More Winter Wreath Ideas

Is there anything better than a festive wreath in the winter? Here are some of my favorite winter wreaths that I’ve made.

This tinsel and ornament wreath is an updated version of this post. The pastel color palette gives it a magical feeling.

I made this fun pom-pom wreath on a dreary January day. It’s just the thing to bring a bit of happiness to winter.

To add even more color to my door, I made this agate slice wreath. It’s still one of my favorite things I’ve ever made.

This twig wreath can be hung up for any season, but I love it for winter. Best of all, it was almost free to make.

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