Add a touch of holiday cheer to your home with this vibrant paper plate Christmas wreath!
This festive craft features textured yarn wrapping and a bold ribbon bow, creating a beautiful decoration that looks like a real wreath but is simple enough for kids to make.
Paper Plate Wreath Materials
Gather these supplies to create your festive wreath decoration:
Essential Supplies:
- Paper plate
- Green yarn
- Green paint
- Paint brush
- Scissors
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Red construction paper
- Green construction paper
- Free wreath printable template
How to Make a Paper Plate Wreath with Kids
This craft is perfect for children ages 5 and up with adult supervision for cutting and wrapping yarn.
Step 1: Prepare the Wreath Base
- Cut out the inner circle of the paper plate to create the wreath ring shape
- Paint the paper plate ring with green paint and let it dry completely
Step 2: Wrap with Yarn
- Wrap green yarn around the paper plate ring multiple times, covering the entire surface
- Secure the yarn with small glue dots as needed to keep it in place
- The wrapped yarn creates a textured, dimensional look
Step 3: Attach the Hanging Handle
- Create a yarn loop handle at the top of the wreath
- Glue the handle securely in place for hanging
Step 4: Prepare the Bow Decoration
- Cut out the bow template pieces from red construction paper
- Cut out the leaf/ribbon streamers from bright green construction paper
Step 5: Assemble the Bow
- Glue the bow and ribbon pieces together following the template as a guide
Step 6: Attach the Bow to the Wreath
- Glue the completed bow decoration to the bottom center of the wreath
- Make sure it's securely fastened for display
Final Thoughts on This Paper Plate Wreath Tutorial
This wreath craft celebrates traditional holiday decorating in a kid-friendly way.
The combination of textured yarn and vibrant construction paper creates a professional-looking decoration that children can proudly hang on their bedroom door or give as a special gift.
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