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December 22, 2019 By Brandy 29 Comments

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DIY Christmas Ornament Wreath

Filed Under: Christmas, Craft Tutorials, Home Decor Projects Tagged With: Wreath Tutorials

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Make a gorgeous Christmas ornament wreath out of a coat hanger and a container of inexpensive ornaments! Quick, easy, and makes a huge statement! This post contains an affiliate link.
If you like this Christmas ornament wreath you’ll love our easy boxwood wreath tutorial and our winter berry wreath tutorial!
My favorite kind of projects are ones that can be made with items that I already have on hand. Wreaths are pricey to purchase, and can be pricey to make as well. So the fact that I was able to put this ornament wreath together without making a trip to the store was so satisfying! I’ve made a couple of ornament wreaths over the years and they are always so stunning on our front door.
ornament wreath tutorial

Items You’ll Need To Make An Ornament Wreath

I used a wire hanger and snipped off the hook with wire cutters. Then I bent it into a circular shape and started strung the ornaments onto the wire.
christmas ornament wreath on door

Tips and Tricks for Making An Ornament Wreath

  • String ornaments on the coat hanger randomly. Rotate the ornaments as you go so that they are not all facing the same direction (ex: some should be facing down, up, and in the center).
  • Use more ornaments, hot glued, to fill in areas that need a bit more bulk.
  • Avoid hot gluing ornaments that are glittery as they do not stick as well. You can string glittery ornaments on the coat hanger just fine.
  • Use a variety or ornaments in a variety of sizes. Example: String 2 large ornaments and one medium to add a mixture. Hot glue small ones to fill in the gaps.

christmas ornament wreath

A few readers have asked me about my wreath hook. My door is metal so this hook comes in super handy and is less noticeable than an over-the-door wreath hook. You can purchase one here.
christmas ornament wreath
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DIY Christmas Ornament Wreath

Make a gorgeous Christmas ornament wreath out of a coat hanger and a container of inexpensive ornaments! Quick, easy, and makes a huge statement!
Active Time30 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Yield: 1 wreath
Cost: Under $10

Equipment

  • wire cutters
  • hot glue gun, optional

Materials

  • coat hanger
  • Christmas ornaments
  • ribbon

Instructions

  • Bend coat hanger into a circular shape.
  • Begin stringing ornaments onto coat hanger. Twist ornaments tightly around as you go so that they are not all facing the same direction.
  • Fill in gaps by hot gluing smaller ornaments in the gaps.
  • Twist coat hanger to close off wreath.
  • Tie a large ribbon around wreath for hanging.

Notes

Tips and Tricks for Making An Ornament Wreath:
String ornaments on the coat hanger randomly.
Use more ornaments, hot glued, to fill in areas that need a bit more bulk. 
Avoid hot gluing ornaments that are glittery as they do not stick as well. You can string glittery ornaments on the coat hanger just fine.
Use a variety or ornaments in a variety of sizes. Example: String 2 large ornaments and one medium to add a mixture. Hot glue small ones to fill in the gaps.
Here are 45 more wreath ideas from House Beautiful.
This post is a refresh of a post originally shared in 2010.
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  1. Lisa F says

    November 22, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    That is CUTE! I have old wire hangers…. I could probably find the stuff to make that here too! Great wreath!

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  2. MrsJenB says

    November 22, 2010 at 7:15 pm

    I adore ornament wreaths! Made one last year and it was…an event, let’s say. 😉 Once I finished I loved it, even though a few did fall off throughout the season. Since we’ve moved I doubt that it’s still in one piece (wherever we packed it!) but I’ll just have to take my wisdom from last year and make a new one! You did a great job on yours!

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  3. Brooke says

    November 22, 2010 at 7:27 pm

    I love the addition of the red. I may need to do another one this year.

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  4. Tanya says

    November 22, 2010 at 8:33 pm

    So pretty and festive!

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  5. Susan says

    November 22, 2010 at 9:23 pm

    Cute! I never seem to have any wire hangers when I need them.:0)

    Reply
  6. Emily says

    November 23, 2010 at 2:33 am

    YOU MUST TELL ME…what do you use to keep your wreath hook up. I don’t want to drill into our metal door (no going back on that) but those stupid command hooks, even the 7 lb. ones, fall right off, taking paint along with it. My wreaths aren’t that heavy. So, do tell, what is your secret?

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  7. Creative Flair says

    November 23, 2010 at 3:37 am

    I really want to know about the wreath hook holder too because our door doesn’t have the room for the over the door holders.

    [email protected]

    Reply
  8. Handy Man, Crafty Woman says

    November 24, 2010 at 3:44 am

    Wow, this is really cute! Love it.

    Reply
  9. nancycreative says

    November 24, 2010 at 4:14 am

    That’s a beautiful wreath–love the ornament colors you chose!

    Reply
  10. Madigan at madiganmade says

    November 25, 2010 at 4:15 am

    I love these! They are so easy and impactful. Love the colors you used!

    Reply
  11. Deanne says

    November 26, 2010 at 7:05 pm

    Great job, I saw this somewhere else recently and put it on my to do list.
    Thanks for showing your example.

    Reply
  12. Sharon@thisthriftyhouse says

    November 26, 2010 at 9:55 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this! I am TOTALLY making this!

    Reply
  13. Jana says

    November 30, 2010 at 2:43 am

    Love it!!

    Reply
  14. themasons says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:00 am

    so stink’n cute!

    Reply
  15. OLIVIA says

    December 9, 2010 at 10:32 pm

    I love the wreath Brandy! We’re short on ornaments this year-our youngest, Gabriel, is being, well, 18-months! So I’ll catch the after clearance sales and make this for next year!

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  16. KasiaJ says

    December 10, 2010 at 5:37 am

    Super cute! I love the colors you chose; they look great against your door. Lovely.

    Reply
  17. Jerri says

    December 13, 2010 at 9:02 pm

    I love your wreath! It’s really cute!

    Hope you can stop by on Thursday for my Holly Bloggy Christmas Recipe party!

    Reply
  18. Chrissy says

    November 11, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    I love the red!! It really pops on your door!! Beautiful!

    Reply
  19. Marilyn says

    November 28, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    THIS IS F A B.. Very pretty and festive for the season ;)).. I would LOVE if you could please share this via my Special Christmas Soiree party pweeease.. (TY so much).. http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/11/my-favorite-christmas-recipea-special.html Wishing you an amazing start to your week.. : ))

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  20. UKMUMINUSA says

    November 28, 2011 at 8:59 pm

    Your wreath is beautiful, I also made a ball wreath at the weekend (i posted it on my blog), it is amazing how they all look so different. The red really makes yours pop. They are so easy to make I think I will have to make another one, thsi time with brighter colours.

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  21. Sally says

    November 28, 2011 at 9:30 pm

    It is so pretty. I love those colors against your dark door, it really makes the wreath pop!

    Reply
  22. Janice@GypsyFarmGirl says

    November 29, 2011 at 5:11 am

    Love your wreath! I’m kicking myself for selling a box full of vintage ornaments in a garage sale last year…what was I thinking!

    Reply
  23. Sally says

    November 29, 2011 at 5:55 am

    I love how it turned out! I’ve wanted to make one of these, but I’m not sure I have the patience! Yours looks great!! I’m your newest follower from the tip junkie party. If you get a chance, I’d love you to stop by my blog & maybe follow along too.
    Sally
    loveofhomes.blogspot.com

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  24. Lindsi B says

    December 4, 2011 at 2:01 am

    What a gorgeous wreath! This is something I could make with my son too! He’d love it! Would you please share this with our readers for Fun Stuff Fridays? http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2011/12/fun-stuff-fridays-2.html

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  25. Beth (www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com) says

    December 5, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    This is BEAUTFUL!! It turned out great!!! Thanks for linking up to tGIF! See you Friday =)
    Beth

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  26. Debbie Corbari says

    December 6, 2011 at 2:00 am

    Ok…the pic of your wreath drew me in…and then I saw the pretty Welcome sign on your door…and THEN I read that you used a MAGNETIC wreath hanger?!?! Oh my word I’m so glad I stopped by here! LOVE.THAT.WREATH! LOVE IT! I bet it was FUN to make!!

    Reply
  27. Jamie says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:37 am

    This is so pretty and sounds really easy!! Great job! Stopping by from Tip Junkie.

    Reply
  28. Annie says

    December 7, 2011 at 5:04 pm

    So cute…

    Reply
  29. Sally says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:35 pm

    Really really cute! Looks like a lot of work went into it.

    Reply

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