14 Gorgeous Winter Wreaths to Hang on Your Front Door Once Christmas Passes
Embrace the best parts of the season with these easy DIYs.
Winter ushers in an all-encompassing feeling of cozy and calm. Once the chaos of Christmas passes, it's time to celebrate what this chilly season brings: snow-covered trees, cold nights spent cozying up by the fire, snow days spent with the people you love, and so much more.
These winter wreaths highlight exactly what makes these cold-weather months so special. All of these easy-to-make wreath ideas can easily be made once the holiday festivities are over, making them the perfect replacement to your Christmas wreath decked out in red, green, and twinkle lights. Stick to something more classic and subdued, like a winter white design, so you can leave it hanging on your front door from January through March (until you replace it with a wreath more appropriate the spring season). Or if you'd rather make a bold statement, pick a design that leans heavy on glittery embellishments, colorful ribbons, and different paint colors. All of these winter wreaths can be customized to fit your outdoor color scheme, crafting skills, or budget, so keep that in mind as you browse through these beautiful DIYs.
Woodland and Pine Wreath
Wrap two embroidery hoops — one small, one large — with different shades of red thread, and then finish it off with fresh or faux pine branches, mini bottle brush trees, and adorable woodland animals.
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Snowball Wreath
Arrange styrofoam balls in varying sizes around a styrofoam wreath form to make this seasonal DIY. Add a burst of color with a satin bow that complements your front door.
Magical Forest Wreath
Create a mini winter wonderland by sticking bottle brush trees inside a Fraser Fir wreath. Give it a dusting of artificial snow powder to mimic the weather outside.
Natural Frost Wreath
To achieve a more natural look, take twigs and pinecones from your backyard to dress up a basic grapevine wreath. Then give it a quick once-over with white spray paint for a frosted effect.
Pom-Pom Wreath
Take inspiration from the fluffy mounds of snow outside for this pom-pom creation. The bigger and fluffier the poms, the better: Assemble a few dozen around a wreath form before creating a colorful bottle brush forest and matching tassel.
Magnolia Leaf Wreath
Make a classic magnolia leaf wreath fit for the season by painting select leaves gold or silver. Dress it with a bow or leave it as-is.
Ice Skates Wreath
Go for an unexpected look by hanging a pair of old ice skates and stuffing them with fresh greens and sparkly accents. If you don't have a spare pair on hand, head to your local thrift store or flea market.
Winter House Wreath
Upgrade an artificial pine wreath with twinkle lights, a porcelain house, and a striped bow. Just make sure you secure the house well, so that it doesn't fall or shatter when you open and close the door.
Cookie Cutter Wreath
For a subtle statement, string star-shaped cookie cutters together with red ribbon and hang it with a pretty bow.
Winter Scarf Wreath
Bring your favorite winter indoor element (warm sweaters) outside with this clever decoration that says, "Come on in — we've got hot cocoa."
Rustic Winter Wreath
Smartly placed sparkle adds an extra glamorous touch to a wreath made from the season's classic natural elements.
Paper Snowflake Wreath
Punch snowflakes out of scrapbook paper in varying blue and white patterns to create a multi-layered look.
Red Berry Wreath
A whitewashed wooden wreath with a spray of bright faux fruit offers a nod to the season's silvery landscape dotted with colorful surprises.
Bird's Nest Wreath
This frosted wreath reminds those of us who don't love winter that spring will be here before we know it.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
