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DIY Kids Christmas Wreath (with Sparkle!)

Looking for the perfect Christmas kids’ craft that uses Mod Podge? Learn how to make a Christmas wreath with just a few supplies!

Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never used Mod Podge before, you’ll be able to do this project. It’s quite simple, great for kids and adults of all ages.

DIY kids Christmas wreath

If you are wondering how to get children in on the Mod Podge holiday action, I have the perfect Christmas kids’ craft for you – learn how to make a Christmas wreath the EASIEST way possible. It’s really so simple and so sparkly (which kids love)!

It uses a beloved formula that doesn’t get quite enough attention around here: Sparkle Mod Podge.

The little ones may need some assistance with the cutting and gluing, but the Mod Podging is for every level (it’s kid safe!). You aren’t going to believe how easy this is.

(check out our kids decoupage ornaments for another fun idea)

Christmas Wreath Craft for Kids

Gather These Supplies

  • Sparkle Mod Podge
  • Gloss Mod Podge (optional)
  • Foam wreath form – circle
  • Fabrics of your choice – you can use any kind: Christmas, old scraps, etc.
  • Felt in shades of green
  • Buttons – red
  • Scissors
  • Paintbrush
  • Glue
  • Ribbon to hang

Cut or rip the fabric into long strips at least 12″. Paint the backs with a medium layer of Mod Podge.

Applying Mod Podge to a strip of Christmas fabric

Here’s a little tip. I use Gloss Mod Podge to glue things down and put Sparkle on the top. You don’t have to do this; Sparkle glue things down too – but I like to preserve my Sparkle MP!

Wrapping the Christmas fabric around the foam wreath form

Wrap the wreath with the strips. You may find out you need more Mod Podge, so add it. Especially at the beginning and ends of the strips.

Applying Sparkle Mod Podge over the top of the fabric

Once the strips have covered the wreath form, let them dry and add the “schparkle” on top. Let that dry.

Christmas wreath made with fabric strips and a foam form

Glue embellishments like felt holly leaves and buttons – and of course, a ribbon on the back to hang. This wreath is a favorite Christmas kids’ craft of mine.

Now that you know how to make a DIY kids Christmas wreath, you can make it with your kids for a variety of seasons!

Yield: 1 wreath

Kids Christmas Wreath

Christmas wreath made with fabric strips and a foam form

This Christmas wreath is m a fun holiday craft for kids! It's really easy to make and fun for adults, too.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Active Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Difficulty Easy
Estimated Cost $5

Materials

  • Sparkle Mod Podge
  • Gloss Mod Podge
  • Foam wreath form - circle
  • Fabrics of your choice - you can use any kind: Christmas, old scraps, etc.
  • Felt in shades of green
  • Buttons - red
  • Glue
  • Ribbon to hang

Tools

  • Scissors
  • Paintbrush

Instructions

  1. Start by cutting or ripping the fabric into long strips at least 12". Paint the backs with a medium layer of Gloss Mod Podge.
  2. Wrap the wreath with the strips. You may find out you need more Mod Podge, so add it. Especially at the beginning and ends of the strips.
  3. Once the strips have covered the wreath form, let dry.
  4. Paint a finishing coat of Sparkle Mod Podge over the top and let dry.
  5. Cut holly leaves out of felt using scissors. Cut a ribbon to hang.
  6. Use the hot glue gun to add the leaves and buttons to form the holly. Use the hot glue to also add the ribbon to the back of the wreath.
  7. Let cool completely before hanging.

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My next venture is to tackle it in winter form – blues, silvers. Your kids are going to have a blast (and you might even have a little fun yourself). Let me know what you think in the comments!

Looking for other Christmas kids’ crafts? Here are a few you have to see:

Sharon at CraftsnCoffee.com

Tuesday 4th of December 2012

Super cute, and what a great way to use up fabric scraps. Shared this one on the StyroCrafts' Facebook page. Thanks, Amy!

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