DIY Gorgeous Felt Leaf Wreath for Christmas

I didn’t create any printable leaf template because I wanted to show you, you can do it too. It’s so super simple. I made 2 types of leaves: a simple one and a point one (the traditional Christmas leaf).

The simple leaf is like a drop-shape. decide the size you would like it to be and draw a drop. Mines is 3.5 Inches (9 cm)

The second one is making a pointy tip, like if you were going to draw a Christmas tree, and then 3 curves ending in ponty tips: one smaller, then one larger and then another one smaller. You can check out the video where you can see what I mean.

Once you have the two leaves ready, cut them with your scissors.

The next step is to transfer your leaves onto the felt. Using your paper or cardstock template, trace the pattern onto the felt as shown:

I tried to optimize the felt fabric as much as I could so I put my paper leaf template on top of the felt very close to the edges and started drawing the shape.

Then moved the leaf right next to the previous one and draw it and so on and so forth.

I made over 80 simple leaves and around 20 pointy. So just fill your felt space mixing between the two.

Cut out all the felt leaves, making sure to cut off pencil markings.

Add a dab of hot glue on the rounded (not the pointed) end of a felt leaf to give the leaves a three-dimensional look.

Fold and pinch the ends together and hold them for a few seconds until they hold. Do this for each and every leaf and also to the pointy ones but bluing the opposite end of the pointy one.

Because the wreath will be covered with felt leaves, you want to wrap your wreath form with fabric or ribbon the same color as your felt. I used a white ribbon.

Place the ribbon strip on the wreath back and fold the end around one of the wires of the wreath frame. Dab a little hot glue on one end and press. Let the glue harden for around 10 seconds.

Wrap the ribbon around the wreath. If you prefer you can glue every few inches to secure the ribbon. I didn’t because I want to remove it all after the holidays and winter are over and use the frame for another wreath.

Continue wrapping all the way around until the wreath frame is completely covered. Cut the strip and glue in place on the wreath back.

Glue the leaves with a dab of hot glue on the front of the wreath.

I recommend all points pointing roughly but not too perfectly, in the same direction. Every now and then alternate simple leaves with pointy leaves.

The width of my rows is usually three or four leaves. For a softer, more natural look, stagger the leaves.

Continue gluing the leaves until you have covered the wreath.

I couldn’t leave it as is and added a few small touches that might not seem like much but it does make a difference.

I glued 3 tiny pom-poms every few leaves.

That’s it!

If hanging on a wall or above a mantle, the open spaces between the vines can be ideal for slipping over a hook or nail on the wall. When hanging on a door, you can use a traditional over-the-door hanger, or the same nail or hook.