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How to make an easy DIY Easter wreath in 4 steps

Pia Seidel
20.3.2024
Translation: Eva Francis

Fancy making your own Easter decoration? Check out this step-by-step guide. This DIY Easter wreath’s quick, simple and fun to make, even for kids.

When my four-year-old niece visited me last weekend, we decided to make an Easter wreath out of things I had at home. It didn’t take long at all. My niece worked on hers for about 30 minutes before being distracted by a magic wand she was recently gifted. It took me another 20 minutes to finish mine. The result? One minimalistic and one abundant DIY wreath. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making this colourful Easter decoration.

What you need

  • cardboard
  • scissors and cutter
  • paper in different colours and thicknesses
  • glue

Step 1: cut the paper

Either cut out lots of small pieces of paper before you start or as you go. I did the latter. Make sure to cut various shapes and sizes from lots of different types of papers. Size and accuracy don’t matter. We used tissue paper, paper napkins, confetti and wrapping paper – leftovers and scraps work, too.

Roll up or fold paper to cut it into lots of pieces in no time at all.
Roll up or fold paper to cut it into lots of pieces in no time at all.
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Step 2: prepare the cardboard

Draw a ring with a diameter of about 10 cm onto a piece of cardboard and add ears to the top. Cut out the bunny head shape with a cutter. Use bowls and dishes to help. Your wreath can be as large as you want, just keep in mind the larger it is, the more paper you’ll need to cover it entirely.

The wider the ring, the more paper you’ll need to cover it.
The wider the ring, the more paper you’ll need to cover it.
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Step 3: decorating

Now, glue the scraps and strips of paper to one side of the entire cardboard wreath – have fun and be creative!

Stick paper onto the cardboard ring ...
Stick paper onto the cardboard ring ...
... until you’re happy with the result.
... until you’re happy with the result.
Artistic licence: if the cardboard’s still visible, don’t worry.
Artistic licence: if the cardboard’s still visible, don’t worry.
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Arrange the pieces of paper on the cardboard as if you were putting together a collage – or shape them as you like. My niece, for instance, made little balls, while I went for a fluffy look.

From small bobbles to large newspaper cutouts – anything goes
From small bobbles to large newspaper cutouts – anything goes

Step 4: add a loop

When you’re done, make a hole in the cardboard between the ears so you can add a string loop and hang the wreath up. That’s it!

Attach a piece of string to hang up your new Easter wreath.
Attach a piece of string to hang up your new Easter wreath.
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Pop it on your front door or the wall. This DIY wreath is so light you can hang it up anywhere you want to create some Easter atmosphere.

A tiny nail is enough to carry the colourful bunny.
A tiny nail is enough to carry the colourful bunny.
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Pia Seidel
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Like a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.

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