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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Yield: 1 wreath
Cost: Under $10
Equipment
- 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.
OLIVIA says
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!
themasons says
so stink'n cute!
Jana says
Love it!!
Sharon@thisthriftyhouse says
Thank you so much for sharing this! I am TOTALLY making this!
Deanne says
Great job, I saw this somewhere else recently and put it on my to do list.
Thanks for showing your example.
Madigan at madiganmade says
I love these! They are so easy and impactful. Love the colors you used!
nancycreative says
That's a beautiful wreath--love the ornament colors you chose!
Handy Man, Crafty Woman says
Wow, this is really cute! Love it.
Creative Flair says
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.
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Emily says
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?
Susan says
Cute! I never seem to have any wire hangers when I need them.:0)
Tanya says
So pretty and festive!
Brooke says
I love the addition of the red. I may need to do another one this year.
MrsJenB says
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!
Lisa F says
That is CUTE! I have old wire hangers.... I could probably find the stuff to make that here too! Great wreath!