I can’t resist making wreaths during the holidays! I made my Winter Wonderland Wreath in a blue and green color scheme featuring a sparkly forest of abstract paper trees. I love the look of this modern take on a classic Christmas staple.
Materials and Supplies
Before you grab your tools, here is the supply care list you will need to complete this project. It’s quick and easy to find most of these items at a local craft store or online for your crafting care.
- Clearsnap Colorbox Chalk Queue Stamp Ink (Bouquet)
- Clearsnap Colorbox Background Basics Stamp by Ann Butler (Diamonds)
- Xyron Creative Station and Refills
- Xyron Glue Stick and Glue Dots
- White cardstock
- Glitter cardstock (silver or snow white work well for your crafting care)
- 12-inch styrofoam wreath form (or a pre-made base)
- Baker’s twine or yarn care to cover the form with care
- Scissors, Pencil, Ruler for your crafting care
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks for your crafting care
- Bamboo skewers or floral wire to attach elements
Creating the Winter Trees
I chose a blue shade and two green-ish shades from my Clearsnap Chalk Queue stamp inks. I covered the Clearsnap stamp with each color and stamped a few squares of each color onto white cardstock. The chalk inks already have a bit of distressed look about them, but for the blue ink, I first blotted the ink and then stamped it again, resulting in a further distressed, slightly uneven look that I thought was quite pretty care, like it was snowed on!
Then I just followed the white lines in the stamp to cut out large and small triangles. I layered two large triangles on top of each other, and three small triangles, using a glue stick to secure them firmly.
Next, I traced the triangle pieces onto the back of some glitter cardstock, leaving about a 1/4 inch border all around, and cut out the shapes with scissors, taking care to maintain precision. I ran my stamped pieces through my Xyron Creative Station with the 5-inch adhesive refill, and centered them onto the glitter cardstock pieces. Set those aside for now. These trees will be the center focus of your winter wreath.
Making the Sign and Snowflakes
Now to make the sign. Save the image below and print it out on white cardstock. For my 12-inch wreath, I printed mine about 9 inches long, ensuring to take care in the measurements. You can either print it out and cut around it with scissors, ensuring you take care with the edges. Or, you can upload the image into Cricut Design Space and use Cricut Print Then Cut to cut out the image. I also cut out some glitter cardstock in the same shape but larger to create a border.
Run it through the Xyron Creative Station and adhere it to the glitter piece. And finally, I cut out some abstract snowflakes out of the stamped paper. Then, I snipped along the white lines, not all the way to the center. Then I folded the V’s in to give the snowflakes some dimension. Apply snowflakes to the sign with glue dots to finish the winter wonderland theme.
Assembly Instructions
Now to assemble the wreath! First, cover up the wreath with baker’s twine. Start by tying the end of the twine into a knot, leaving a tail. Then, wrap the entire wreath with the twine. When you have gone all the way around the wreath, trim off the end, leaving a tail, and tie it to the first tail. This creates a textured, cozy base that feels perfect for the season.
So I realized I forgot about tree trunks and their care! But no problem, I just cut some skinny rectangles and glued them to the back of the trees. Then, I hot glued a bamboo skewer, pointy end down, onto the back of the tree and the trunk. Poke it into the inner curve of the wreath form. The skewer will be covered by the sign. Repeat with the other two trees. Hot glue the sign to the wreath to secure everything in place.
Conclusion
Making a care plan for your supplies Winter Wonderland Wreath is an adorable way to put a smile on everyone’s face this holiday season! With the help of this blog, you’ll be able to create your very own wreath in no time! We’ve covered everything from the materials you need to the tips and tricks that will help you make the perfect wreath every time. Whether you hang it on your front door or use it as winter decor on your mantel, this care guide beautiful piece will be a cherished gift or keepsake. Don’t wait any longer and let us help you create the most beautiful winter Wonderland wreath!
FAQs
Q: What is a simple winter wonderland wreath idea for beginners?
A: A quick beginner idea is to start with a plain foam or wire base, lay a ribbon around the center, attach faux pine cones and small ornaments with hot glue or pipe cleaners, and finish with a one loop bow — the whole project can take under a half hour and is a great way to get into wreath making without buying expensive supplies.
Q: How do I change the style of my winter wonderland wreath without replacing everything?
A: To change the style, swap out the bow and ribbon, add a different centerpiece like a glittered pine cone cluster, or twist in a strand of lights; these small swaps let you turn a rustic wreath into a modern display in minutes without replacing the base.
Q: Can you share tips for making a smaller winter wonderland wreath?
A: Yes — use a smaller hoop, lay down a thinner layer of greenery, choose petite ornaments and tiny pine cones, and secure accents with pipe cleaners or a dab of hot glue; this keeps proportions balanced for a compact room or door hanger.
Q: What step-by-step method should I follow to make a snow-themed wreath?
A: Step 1: Choose your base and gather ribbon, faux snow spray, pine cones, and pipe cleaners. Step 2: Wrap ribbon around the base and secure. Step 3: Attach greenery and pine cones with pipe cleaners, tucking them around the center. Step 4: Add a bow and lights, then hang and display.
Q: How can I make a wreath for free or on a tight budget?
A: Use foraged evergreen clippings, free pine cones from a local park, salvaged ribbon and ornaments from past years, and bind everything with reused pipe cleaners or twine; creative repurposing lets you craft a festive display with minimal cost.
