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Here's How to Repurpose Your Ice Skates Into a Festive Wreath for Your Front Door
Calling all Christmas lovers! There's nothing like decking your own halls with DIY Christmas decorations, and with the holidays fast approaching, it's time to pick the perfect easy and cheerful Christmas door decorations.
Sure, you can always buy your decor (especially when there are tons of Christmas options on Amazon), but there's something special about making your own personalized door decoration. We've rounded up an array of original ideas for your front door, including DIY Christmas wreaths and holiday banners. If you want to keep things simple this year, go for a traditional evergreen wreath embellished with twigs and colorful berries. Or get creative with a wreath made of vintage lightbulbs, disco balls, balloons and pom-poms. Use a silky ribbon to hang pinecones at the entrance or incorporate painted wooden lights instead of classic string lights for a larger-than-life decoration.
Whether you want to DIY the front door or give more life to your store-bought options, these ideas will give you the most impressive curb appeal on the block. Plus, these Christmas decoration hanging hacks will help make the process even easier.Brian Woodcock/ Danielle Occhiogrosso - 2/56
Craft Stick Wreath
Wooden craft sticks are must-haves for your DIY supply box. Using green paint, a rounded foam wreath form, hot glue and a paintbrush, make this festive decoration to adorn any door in your house.
Follow these steps:
- Paint around 40 to 50 small craft sticks with three shades of green and let them dry completely. (Depending on the size of your wreath form, you may need more craft sticks).
- Paint about 20 to 30 large craft sticks with the three shades of green and let them dry completely. (Depending on the size of your wreath form, you may need more craft sticks).
- Hot glue the large sticks to the wreath form while overlapping and mixing up the colors.
- Use hot glue to add the smaller craft sticks on top of the larger ones. Continue mixing and overlapping the colors to create a beautifully textured wreath.
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Holiday Wreath
Spruce up your traditional evergreen wreath by adding faux berry branches. Cut the stems short and stick them in the greenery based on your desired style. While you can purchase a wreath like this on its own, don't miss out on embellishing it with extra ribbons and foliage.
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Tree-Shaped Wreath
Not all wreaths have to be round! Get creative with yours and opt for a tree-shaped triangular wreath that'll amaze anyone who walks by. This blogger beautifully decorated her arrangement with ornaments, lights and faux cedar garland.
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Mandarin Wreath
Here's another way to make use of your fresh citrus. Source cedar and eucalyptus from your local florist and wrap them around your wreath form. Use green wire to attach the mandarins while taking note of your wreath's weight.
A Beautiful Mess - 6/56
Doily Wreath
Sometimes a simple material can turn into sophisticated decor. That's the case for this snowy-white wreath, made from paper doilies! All you need for this look are doilies, a foam wreath form, a pen, a hot glue gun and a piece of fabric, like burlap, for the bow.
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Winter Fur Wreath
This blogger ditched making a Christmas-specific wreath for one she could hang on her front door all season long. Create your own using white faux fur, a straw wreath form and a burlap bow.
See Vanessa Craft - 8/56
Bells and Berries Swag
Instead of using a wreath as your door decoration, opt for a swag, specifically one made of faux berry stems and bells. Try making your own bells with paper mache and styrofoam balls or purchase lightweight designs from a local craft store.
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Reindeer Wreath
After making an evergreen wreath with balsam fir, blogger Virginia Fynes embellished it with pine, cedar and holly clippings. Use toothpicks or skewers, wrapped in a small piece of wire, to poke the decorations into the greenery. Spruce it up with mini reindeer figurines.
Fynes Designs - 10/56
Twigs and Pom-Pom Wreath
Let the great outdoors be your inspiration for this unique wreath. Start by gathering twigs from the backyard to make a starburst design. Then, create your own pom-poms with chunky white yarn, similar to this blogger's process, and hot-glue them in the center. To finish, use a ribbon and removable hooks for hanging!
A Beautiful Mess - 11/56
Berry Swag
Layer fir branches on top of a coat hanger to make this lush swag. Bind it together using wire, then decorate it with holly, pine and cedar. Don't forget the bow!
Fynes Designs - 12/56
Disco Ball Wreath
Go for a '90s theme this Christmas by wrapping silver tinsel garland to your wreath form. Use hot glue to attach the mini disco balls and hang your throwback creation on your front door for everyone to admire.
A Beautiful Mess - 13/56
Modern Organic Christmas Wreath
Featuring black bells, faux flocked stems and a mix of real and faux greenery, this grapevine wreath is modern and wintery. While the design complements any color, it really stands out against a black door.
Cherished Bliss - 14/56
Vintage Bulb Wreath
Assemble the perfect Christmas door with a wreath full of vintage-style bulb ornaments. Cover a selection of your ornaments in iridescent glitter for even more of a festive touch.
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Bell Wreath
Thanks to harmony bells and playfully-arranged greenery, this wreath is equal parts bohemian and tropical-inspired. And unlike the typical circular wreath designs, the heart shape will add an unexpected touch to any door.
Made in a Day - 16/56
Pom-Pom Wreath
Once you have an assortment of yarn pom-poms on hand, glue them directly onto a foam wreath form. Be sure to weave in vibrant colors, like lime green, for even more visual appeal.
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Christmas Garland
Make your entryway a vision in green by displaying thick, flowing garland along with a complementary wreath to finish the look. Incorporate red ribbons and holly berries for a splash of color.
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Tinsel Wreath
Tinsel isn't just for Christmas trees. Wrap a simple wreath form in colorful tinsel and top it with a sparkly snowflake for an eye-catching door setup.
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Balloon Wreath
Yes, this birthday party decor staple is brilliant for a Christmas door. Fill a wreath with an assortment of red, green and pink balloons in a range of sizes for a dramatic effect.
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Maximalist Wreath
Here's a wreath that'll really make your front door stand out. Once you cover a wreath form in white feathers, deck it out with disco balls, glittered bulb ornaments and multicolored beads. Don't forget the oversized gold bow!
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Copper Pipe Wreath
Lean into a rustic vibe — and put your DIY skills to the test — with this unique wreath that features copper pipes. Use a silky red ribbon for hanging and watch your creation pop against a white door.
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Ice Skates Wreath
Not into a traditional wreath this year? Go for this trendy design, featuring fur-lined ice skates filled with greenery. Sprinkle in mini silver ornaments to give your evergreens more festive appeal.
RELATED: DIY Christmas Wreaths to Easily Give Your Front Door a Festive Look
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Snowball Wreath
We bet you've never seen styrofoam balls look this good! To make this crafty-looking wreath, apply styrofoam balls to a wreath form using hot glue. Once they're all dry, finish it with a bow and wire for hanging.
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Fabric Wreath
Your sewing scraps don't have to go to waste. Repurpose them into a colorful wreath for your front door. Choose Christmas-themed colors, like red, white and green.
RELATED: DIY Christmas Decoration Ideas to Craft an Elegant Holiday Home
Miki Duisterhof - 25/56
Striped Wreath
Dream up a square-shaped wreath with the same red and white stripe effect that's long been a symbol of Christmas. This design will stand out the most against darker colors, especially when it starts to snow.
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Thread Spool Wreath
Before you toss your stash of empty thread spools, consider this creative way to put them to good use. Simply wrap them in colored ribbon and hang your creation on the door with wire.
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Wine Cork Wreath
Bring on the holiday cheer with this wreath made of wine corks strung together with red jingle bells. Try a mix of colors to make the corks even more eye-catching.
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Stacked Wreaths
More is more, especially when it comes to the holiday season. Stack two wreaths of your choice—using a fishing line to keep them in place—then spruce them up with plaid bows for a dose of cheer.
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Ornament Rainbow Wreath
A faux wreath provides the basis for this sweet decoration. Group ornaments by color, placing warm shades (pink, red, orange, yellow and gold) on one side and cool tones (blue, purple, green and silver) on the other.
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Candy Cane Stripe Wreath
All you need for this candy-inspired decoration is a styrofoam wreath and red and white straws. Glue the straws side by side on the wreath (place a round object like a glass or a roll of tape in the middle as a guide). For the second layer, cut the remaining straws in half and glue them on top of the first layer.
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Painted Pinecone Wreath
Just because it's Christmas doesn't mean you have to stick to a certain color scheme. Brighten things up with this pink and red wreath that includes touches of glitter.
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Peppermint Wreath
This two-toned wreath, made with painted wooden rounds, striped ribbon and pom-poms, will pop against any front door color (especially red!).
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Stacked Magnolia Wreaths
String a trio of wreaths on a ribbon for a refreshing take on a Christmas classic. To really lean into the unexpected, opt for magnolia wreaths instead of standard evergreen or pine.
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Star Wreath
Spruce up a wire tree topper with eucalyptus, green sprigs and neutral ribbon for an instant farmhouse feel. Use a star-shaped topper or even more Christmassy ones, including a reindeer or tree.
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Bow Wreath
For a burst of color, embellish a plain foam wreath with leftover bows from last year's wrapping. Use a combination of red, white and blue colors, while sprinkling in a few striped picks.
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Little White House Wreath
If the Christmas village on your mantle is too crowded, take one of the ceramic houses and add it to the center of a wreath, hinting at what visitors can expect inside.
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Fairy Door Wreath
Santa's elves will feel a warm (and not to mention, magical) welcome with this fairy-approved wreath. Add a tiny door to a decked-out embroidery hoop for a unique fix.
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Wooden Light Garland
Instead of classic string lights, use garland and painted wooden lights for a larger-than-life decoration. You can still weave in actual lights if you want to add more sparkle!
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Red Yarn Wreath
While this yarn-covered wreath may not withstand your next blizzard, it'll make a stunning door accent for the time being. Stick a pink llama, unicorn or other mystical creature in the center for a touch of magic.
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Bottlebrush Tree Wreath
A fresh dusting of (artificial) snow is just what a faux wreath needs. Attach tiny trees along the bottom and it'll become a petite magical forest.
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Low Wreath
It's all about placement: Hang a wreath down low, so that guests can still get a peek at the Christmas tree glimmering inside. This especially works well when you have windows on the top portion of the door.
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Green Door Swag
Your door decoration doesn't have to be a wreath, you know. Bundled together with floral wire and fragrant greenery — yew, holly, spruce and eucalyptus — this swag makes a grand entrance. Choose a color scheme so your ornaments and ribbon can match.
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"Noel" Door Banner
Dress up craft letters with faux moss for a message full of meaning and texture. Use hot glue to attach letters to the sheet moss and have a gold ribbon in the center for extra cheer.
A Beautiful Mess - 44/56
Mixed Green Wreath
Get a little whimsical by DIYing this woodsy design with fake fruit and pinecones. If you want to make your wreath a bit more colorful, use a mix of green and red apples.
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Pinecone Bundle
Reimagine the Christmas craft staple as a pretty door hanging. Tie pinecones together with silky ribbon for an elevated look. And if you want to get extra crafty, paint them in different colors.
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Candy Cane Swirl
Because they're just as sweet on your front door, hang a jumbo-sized version for your neighbors to see. Tie a red ribbon around the center and add some greenery to spruce up the design.
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White Christmas Wreath
Matte white spray paint transforms a natural grapevine into an Arctic-inspired circle. Add twigs, pinecones and faux florals to give the wreath more charm.
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Red and Green Wreath
Soak an oasis wreath form, then push in stems of balsam, chrysanthemum and hypericum berries. Lime-colored flowers give a wreath mossy appeal.
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Glittery Gold Wreath
A sparkling church ornament is the perfect finishing touch on this wreath that shines from every angle. Wrap glittery gold ribbon or washi tape around your wreath form to make any average loop stand out.
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"Joy" Banner
Since the holiday is all about spreading good cheer, display a positive word for your guests to see. Use faux moss to decorate the letters.
Uncommon Designs - 51/56
Rudolph Wreath
He's your favorite reindeer, so it's only fitting to craft this red-nosed guy into a wreath. The blogger used cabana stripe ribbon, vintage gold paint and a paper mache reindeer to put this decoration together.
She's Kinda Crafty - 52/56
Cozy Scarf Wreath
Wrap your favorite, stylish winter wardrobe essential around a wire wreath for an instant door decoration. In this case, the blogger used her scarf, making this an easy 10-minute craft to do in your free time.
Tried & True - 53/56
Frosty the Snowman Door
Craft your own Frosty the Snowman with painted wooden shims. DIY the iconic hat and wrap a tie or scarf around the neck. Don't forget to add the carrot-looking nose.
All Things Thrifty - 54/56
Red Berry Wreath
Faux berries turn a monogram into a special holiday display. Choose your initial or the first letter of your family's last name, and hang your new decoration using a burlap bow.
Our Unexpected Journey - 55/56
Nutcracker Door
With a couple add-ons, your door can double as a Christmas character — just make sure you don't forget the beard (it's a faux sheepskin rug!).
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Snowflake Wreath
Hang a wreath full of snowflakes from a bold ribbon for a color-block effect on an icy blue door (or any color door, really). You'll need white felt and an embroidery hoop.
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