How to Draw a Christmas Wreath (Easy Step by Step)
A Christmas wreath is a great first holiday drawing because it is just a ring of leaf shapes with a bow. You only need ovals, small circles, two bow loops and two long ribbon tails. Once you can draw one leaf, you can repeat it all the way around.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a Christmas wreath step by step
How to Draw a Christmas Wreath · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Top leaves
At the top of the page, draw two pointy ovals like leaves, one leaning left and one leaning right. Leave a little gap between them in the middle for a berry later.
Step 2: Upper side leaves
Below each top leaf, draw another leaf-shaped oval on the left and right. Tuck the pointy tips so they touch the leaves above.
Step 3: Side leaves
Draw a tall, narrow leaf on the far left and another on the far right. They are like two lemons standing on their ends, and they make the wreath wide.
Step 4: Lower leaves
Under the side leaves, draw one more slanted leaf on each side. Curve them so the ring starts to close at the bottom.
Step 5: Berries and leaf lines
Draw small circles in the gaps between the leaves, one at the top and a few around the sides. Add a bigger circle at the bottom center, then two small leaves next to it. Finish each big leaf with a short line down the middle.
Step 6: Bow loops
Under the big bottom circle, draw two loops that look like rounded teardrops, one going left and one going right. Start each loop at the circle and curve it out and back.
Step 7: Ribbon tails
From the center circle, draw two long ribbon tails hanging down, slanting a little apart. Give each end a small V notch, like a swallow's tail.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your Christmas wreath? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a Christmas bell or how to draw a Christmas ornament next.
Tips for drawing a Christmas wreath
- Draw the top two leaves first, then work down each side. This keeps the ring even and stops it from drifting off the page.
- The bottom of the wreath is the trickiest part, so leave room there. Draw the berries and the big center circle before the bow loops so the bow has a place to attach.
- If your leaves look different from each other, that is fine. Wreaths look best when the leaves are a little wobbly and handmade.
Free Christmas wreath coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Christmas wreath coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your Christmas wreath drawing
Color the leaves in two or three shades of green and the berries bright red. Try a gold bow, or add tiny dots of white for snow on the leaves.
Christmas wreath fun fact for kids
The ancient Greeks gave wreaths of olive leaves to the winners of the Olympic Games, and wreaths made of leaves have been worn and displayed for thousands of years.
Questions about drawing a Christmas wreath
What shapes do I need to draw a Christmas wreath?
You need pointy ovals for the leaves, small circles for the berries and two rounded loops for the bow. The ribbon tails are long, thin shapes with a V cut into the ends.
How do I make my wreath look round?
Start at the top and work down each side, checking that the left and right leaves match in size. You can also lightly trace around a plate first and draw the leaves along the edge.
How do I make my wreath look more festive?
Add extra berries between the leaves, draw a bigger bow, or color it in with red and gold. A few little stars or snowflakes around the outside also help.
