Ideas for Christmas Wreaths

This birdhouse wreath is equal parts charming and rustic. Putting a birdhouse at the center of a DIY wreath makes it that much more special. Make the wreath from natural shrub clippings from your outdoor space.

Natural elements such as magnolia and pine can be used to create swags, easy alternatives to typical wreaths.

This fun twist to the burlap wreath is crafted from a coffee bean sack. To get the look, use sharp scissors to cut the side and top seams, opening up the sack. Then cut along the length, creating 4-inch strips. Weave the strips into a wire wreath frame. The bow is a 4-inch red burlap ribbon, pulled through the wire frame for a full look. Finish the bow with a tail cut from the ribbon and a spray of pine needles and gold-painted pine cones. Embellish however you'd like.

Make a natural fruit wreath. Attach dried citrus, berries, acorns and other nuts, cinnamon sticks, star anise and small pine cones for a beautiful wreath. You can try other materials including dried pomegranate, herbs and red chili peppers.

Dress up your basic burlap wreath with stunning magnolia swag. This burlap wreath is created with a 4-inch burlap and gold ribbon woven through a wire wreath frame. Glossy magnolia leaves and flower buds are wired on and topped with a pretty bow.

Liven up your typical holiday decor with a snowflake wreath made from painted paint sticks. Then attach the pieces together in a snowflake form using a glue gun.

If you’re pressed for time, pre-lit artificial wreaths can be a good option. Not only is it a plug-in and go option, but you can pull it out year after year with ease and minimal effort.

This wreath begins with a grapevine base and is topped with holly and pine boughs. It’s finished with a jute twine string of jingle bells and festive bow.