DIY Twig Wreath Ornaments | A Festive Holiday Christmas Craft

Create stunning wreath ornaments using twigs, paint, and ribbon! Follow this easy tutorial to craft unique holiday decorations in traditional and modern styles.

The holidays always inspire me to get creative, and this year I decided to make some adorable wreath ornaments. With just a few simple materials and a little time, you can create charming wreath ornaments that add a personal touch to your holiday decor.

I wandered out to my yard to gather some twigs and got to work. It was such a relaxing way to spend the afternoon, and the result was two unique wreath ornaments – one in traditional holiday colors and another in more modern hues.

Let me show you how I made them so you can create your own!

Watch the Video Tutorial to Make These Wreath Ornaments

I’ve put together a video tutorial to guide you through the process. It’s always easier to see the steps in action.

Materials You’ll Need

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Directions

Step 1: Create the Wreath Base

I started by making a sturdy base for the wreath ornaments:

Using cardstock, I traced a large circle (a Solo cup is perfect for this) and a smaller circle inside (a pop can work great). I cut out the wreath shape.

holding the circle base for the twig ornaments

To keep the base looking neat, I painted it brown so any gaps between the twigs wouldn’t stand out.

Step 2: Attach the Twigs

Next, I headed outside to find twigs for the wreath ornament.

After cutting the twigs into small, random pieces, I began hot-gluing them onto the cardstock base.

Laying small twig pieces on the twig wreath base

To keep the design balanced, I started by gluing four twigs evenly spaced around the circle, then filled in the gaps. Before I knew it, both sides were completely covered!

Step 3: Add Decorative Berries

The berries are my favorite part…they add such a festive touch!

I painted small dowel rod caps red, then added glitter for sparkle by coating them with white glue first.

Once dry, I hot glued the glittery berries onto the wreath ornaments.

Step 4: Create a “JOY” Design (Optional)

For one of my wreath ornaments, I wanted to add a little extra detail:

Adding blue berries to the wreath
  • I printed the word “JOY” on card stock and painted over it with watered-down metallic silver acrylic paint. After it dried, I cut the word into strips for a slatted look and outlined the edges with a black permanent marker.
  • Finally, I glued the strips onto the wreath and added a few more berries for balance.

Add the Finishing Touch

To finish, I tied a pretty ribbon at the top of each wreath ornament. The ribbon not only adds a pop of color but makes it easy to hang on the tree.

Holding both twig wreath ornaments

The Wreath Ornaments

Crafting these wreath ornaments reminded me why I love making my own holiday decorations. It’s so satisfying to see a simple idea come to life—and even better when it becomes a cherished part of your holiday traditions.

finished DIY twig wreath ornament

I hope you try making these wreath ornaments for yourself! They’re perfect for your tree, a festive garland, or even as unique gift toppers.

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Thanks for stopping by! Remember: Life’s too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!™

Mona

4 thoughts on “DIY Twig Wreath Ornaments | A Festive Holiday Christmas Craft”

  1. I love how natural and rustic looking these are! Pinning to my handmade ornaments board and I think I may give these a try this year!

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