18 Easy Paper Plate Christmas Wreath Crafts for Kids

Easy Paper Plate Christmas Wreath Crafts for Kids

Paper plate christmas wreaths are very popular christmas crafts for kids to make during the festive season. They are fairly easy to make and still allows the kids to express their creativity.

Paper plate christmas wreaths are paper crafts generally suitable for kids all ages depending on the type of wreath you want to make.

It generally involves cutting a hole in the middle of the paper plate and decorating either in the form of gluing or painting.

Materials used for Paper Plate Christmas Wreaths.

Paper plate. Make sure it is the type that has the feel of paper and not foam plastic. Foam plastic paper plates doesn’t is not very adhesive
Adhesive. Glue stick, PVA glue, glue gun can be used depending on the type of materials to be stuck on the plate. Glue stick is the safest for kids to use.
Paper of all kinds can be used to cover your plate ranging from normal craft paper to tissue paper. You may also use foam shapes, gems, leaves etc
Scissors or circle cutter is needed to cut a whole in the middle of the plate. A hole punch is also very handy to cut out different shapes.
Decorate with gem stones, pom poms, paper shapes, buttons etc.

Things to consider when making paper plate christmas wreaths.

You might want to cut the hole in the plates yourself if making christmas wreath for toddlers. Supervision may be required for some of the older kids when using scissors.
Check if any of the kids maybe allergic to any of the materials to be used in making the craft. If you are going the messy route for example, are any of the kids allergic to pea glue.
Make sure the paper plate christmas wreath craft is age appropriate. Simple hand painting on paper plate is suitable for toddlers.
Try to make the craft enjoyable and stimulating for the kids. Hand painting on paper plate may not be as enjoyable for 8 year olds as it will be for toddlers.
Have all the materials to hand and use protective material on furniture or surfaces to be used.

Whether you are looking for christmas wreath for preschoolers or even older kids, you are sure to find a fun and creative paper plate craft in this list.

Christmas wreath made with yarn

This is just so beautifully done. Green, white and red yarn are carefully wrapped over the plate and adorned with a glued on ribbon. Craftingcheerfully

Christmas Wreath with paper rolls

Paper strips are glued into rolls and are used to cover the paper plate. A paper strip long enough to cover the middle of the plate is then used to glue a centre piece like a star (as pictured) or an Angel. Tutorial here

Turkey Christmas Wreath

Another divergence from green and red colours. The paper plate is painted brown with yellow and orange rolled paper strips glued to it. Pear shaped paper cutout is googly eyed to make a turkey Christmas wreath. Theresourcefulmama.com

Snowflake Wreath

Christmas comes during the winter season, so snowflakes are a common sight. Why not a wreath without the traditional green and red colours. The kids will have fun making this one too. 3dinosaurs.com

Tissue paper christmas wreath for preschoolers

Here is another one for preschoolers and kindergarteners. This is made with tissue paper cut into squares and glued on. Theresourcefulmama.com

Christmas wreath with christmas accessory

Fairly thin paper strips are used to cover the paper plate. It is also decorated with pom poms and angel inside the christmas wreath. Tutorial here

Paper Plate Wreath Craft – with Tissue PaperVery easy and fun to make. Tissue or crepe paper squares are cut and glued with red pom poms as decoration. A paper handprint cutout is used a final flourish. Gluedtomycraftsblog.com

Handprint Wreath

This christmas wreath is a quick, easy and pretty looking craft. The paper plate is covered entirely in handprint cutout and decorated with Pom Pom and gem stones. thebestideasforkids

Paper Plate Christmas Wreath – Paper Strips

With this craft, there cutting, painting and decorating. The big green paper strips and red mini pom poms creates a Christmas wreath is eye popping and also easy to make. iheartcraftythings

Tissue paper christmas wreath

Green tissue paper is used to create a holly effect with red pom poms are holly berries. This christmas wreath is made by glue rolled tissue paper strips and gluing on to the paper plate. It is especially perfect as christmas craft for preschoolers. eastcoastmommyblog.

Cardboard tube and paper plate wreath craft

This is cleverly uses empty toilet rolls to make christmas wreath. The empty toilet roll is cut into smaller rounds, painted green and then glued to the paper plate. Red stickers are then used to decorate the wreath. If you a have a circle craft punch, simply punch circles or red paper, if you haven’t red stickers to hand. readingconfetti

Paper plate holly wreath

You will have fun cutting out the holly leaves used for this wreath. Once you are done cutting, painting and decorating the wreath, the end resulting is spectacular. As suggested you may use cardstock paper or foam paper for this craft. Glue dots is also suggested which cuts time and reduces mess. hodgepodgedays

Easy Christmas Wreath for toddlers

If you are looking for a christmas wreath craft for toddlers, look no further. Plates, paints and pom poms – and glitter too. Funlittles.com

Yarn Wrapped Paper Plate Christmas Wreath

This paper plate christmas wreath is loosely wrapped with yarn and decorated with stickers and all sorts of embellishments. Lots of painting, gluing and wrapping to be done. The kids can express themselves creatively by choosing what to decorate with and how to decorate. Thepinterestparents.com

Toddler decorated christmas wreath

Cut the plate and let colour and stick objects on to the plate. Buttons, paper shapes, stickers or even seeds. Chicklink.com

Winter Paper Plate Wreath

Beautiful colour patterns are made with crayons or markers with snowflakes stuck on. Nice touch with the drawn on patterns instead fully colouring the plate. Glitteronadime

Holiday Bow Wreath

This is as simple as they come. The only activity here is probably the gluing of the bows so this is perfect for toddlers. Thechirpingmoms

Paper Plate Wreath Craft

This is a beautiful paper plate christmas wreath kids can make and will look good enough to hang on your front door. It is colourful and it can be made with just different coloured paper and glue. Crafty Morning

Kids christmas wreath

Easy Christmas Wreath Kids Can Make

This is an easy christmas wreath kids can make with paper plate. All you will be doing is cutting paper and gluing to decorate.

There are a few options to choose from if looking for how to make christmas wreath for kids at home or at school.

This printable christmas wreath colouring craft is a great preschool christmas activity

If making this christmas craft with preschoolers or preschool age kids, you could simplify this by pre-cutting the paper and paper plate and just have them glue and decorate.

If this is to be done at school, give the kids creative license so they can design the christmas wreath in any way they want.

However, if this is to be done at home at with kids of varying ages, make it easier for th e younger ones.

For much older kids, try this paper plate christmas wreath.

To make a kids christmas wreath

Materials needed

Green coloured A4 paper (different hues)
Red paper
Paper plate
Scissors
Glue
Mini pom poms

Instructions

Cut out the bottom of the paper plate with scissors. You may use a circle cutter if you have one.

Cut strips of the green paper and the cut it in half

Apply gluon a strip and stick the ends together to make a paper roll

Make enough to cover the paper plate.

Apply glue to the paper roll and stick it to the paper plate. Cover the entire paper plate.

Decorate with pom poms or any decorative items you have.

Cut a strip of green paper and cut and stick a star shape or any shape.

Glue it to the back of the paper plate.

Cut a bow and ribbon or any kind of flourish and stick to the bottom of your paper plate christmas wreath.

Finished.

Christmas Wreath Colouring Craft

Christmas wreath are one of the traditional of decorating for christmas so here is a way to get the kids involved. Even the little ones.

This christmas wreath colouring craft is an easy christmas craft that involves colouring and cutting.

This easy paper craft has a coloured and non coloured version of the christmas wreath. It also comes with template of christmas accessories that can be cut and glued to the wreath.

The kids can express creativity by colouring the christmas. It is especially an idea christmas craft for preschool and kindergarten age kids as this christmas wreath craft has a large area and objects to colour in.

The kids also get to practice cutting skills by cutting the wreath and paper christmas ornaments. Supervision might be needed depending on the age of the kid.

You may also simply print out the coloured version if there is no colouring activity to be done

Printable Christmas Wreath Colouring Craft

Material needed

Printable wreath and accessories template.

2 x A4 paper (card stock preferably)

Glue

Scissors

Crayons or markers

Instructions

Print out the christmas wreath and accessories template.

If you printed the non coloured version of the template. This is the time to have the kids to the colouring.

Now cut the wreath and the hole in the middle. Also cut a hole at the top

Still cutting, cut the accessory of choice to be glued on to the wreath.

Apply glue to the top part of the accessory that you have just cut out

Stick it on the christmas wreath. Make sure it is fairly centred.

Hang on your wall, on the door or front facing a window.

You may use a glue dot so it sticks easily to any surface and also easily removable without any damage.

Another christmas wreath craft you can try your hands on is the paper plate christmas wreath

Download the free template here

Paper Plate Christmas Wreath

A paper plate christmas wreath is a fairly easy paper craft for kids at home or at school.

This paper plate craft will enhance their fine motor skills and paper cutting and also put the kids creative skills to work.

The end result is beautiful and should take pride of place on any door.

Rather than hang outside, you may also hang indoors and use a christmas decoration.

This christmas craft involves simply gluing paper strips on the ring of a holed paper plate and decorating with whatever you have to hand.

If you are making a christmas wreath craft in the classroom, provide the kids with decorative items and challenge the kids to decorate in any way they want.

Use mini pom poms, paper shapes made with craft hole punch, craft gems etc

How to make christmas wreath with paper plate

Materials needed

2 x Green A4 paper ( different shades of green if possible)
White card stock paper – for the ornaments. Print ornaments
Paper plate
Pva glue
Scissors or circle cutter
Mini pom poms

Instructions

If using scissors, make a hole in the middle. Cut from the middle to the edge of the base of the plate. Then cut around it. With a circle cutter, insert the pin firmly in the middle of the plate and adjust the blade to cut the bottom out
Cut out 2cm strips of the green coloured paper. Make sure to cut the strips from the paper in landscape form.
One strip at a time, apply enough glue. Insert the strip under the plate, glue side facing up. Glue both edges together.
Press the strips against both sides of the plate so that the strips are not loose when the glue driesMake sure to glue the strips as neatly as you can
Once paper strips have all been glued to the plate. Let it dry completely.
Use the scissors to make small angular cuts to give your christmas wreath a festive look
Print the ornaments on the white card stock paper and cut them out using scissors.Print ornaments here
Decorate by sticking on mini pom poms or paper shapes.
Stick on the paper angel and ribbon.