How to Make a Hoola Hoop Christmas Wreath

Christmas wreaths help brighten up a room.

A Christmas wreath is a festive symbol of welcome to friends and family during the holiday season. Creating a homemade wreath from an unused hula hoop is a resourceful way to recycle an old toy. Adding decorative touches to personalize the wreath helps to make an eye-catching display. Liven up any doorway or fireplace by adorning it with a colorful hula hoop Christmas wreath. Making a hula hoop Christmas wreath is a merry holiday project for children and adults. These jolly wreaths also make a thoughtful gift for loved ones.

Things You'll Need

• 12 feet of artificial pine greenery
• 24-gauge green craft wire or green twist ties
• Wire cutters
• Red velvet ribbon
• Hot-glue gun
• Three artificial holly leaves
• Artificial red berries
• Pine cones
• Snow spray (optional)

Instructions

1. Place the hula hoop on a flat surface such as a table. Gather the supplies needed and put them within easy reach. Take the artificial pine greenery and wrap it around the hula hoop. Use enough greenery to cover the hula hoop’s frame completely. Make adjustments to cover any bare spots or bend stray pieces back in place.

2. Secure the artificial pine greenery to the hula hoop with the craft wire. Cut the craft wire or twist ties into strips 6-inches in length with the wire cutters. Wrap the craft wire strips or the twist ties around the pine greenery every 4 to 6 inches to attach it to the hula hoop. Maneuver the pine boughs to cover the craft wire or twist ties on the Christmas wreath.

3. Form a bow with the red velvet ribbon. Use the hot-glue gun to attach the red velvet ribbon to the top of the wreath. Attach three artificial holly leaves to the knot in the middle of the red bow. Make sure the holly leaves point in different directions. Glue a couple of red berries to the center meeting point of the holly leaves.

4. Decorate the hula hoop Christmas wreath with the pine cones and remaining red berries. Place the pine cones in groups of two each forming an inverted “V.” Fasten the pine cones to the wreath using the green craft wire. Adhere the red berries to the wreath with the hot-glue gun. Spray the wreath with the fake snow if you like for a wintry appearance.

Tips & Warnings

• Add adornments such as plastic French horns or gaily-wrapped foam presents for a festive appearance.

• Use a smaller hula-hoop to create a scaled-down version of this Christmas project.

• Change the wreath’s look by substituting a blue ribbon for the red and silver bells instead of the red berries.

• For a bright look, consider using lighted garland in place of the artificial greenery.

• Always supervise children when using wire and wire cutters.

• Do not allow children to use the hot-glue gun.

• Use the fake snow in a well-ventilated area and spray the snow away from eyes and nose.

References

• “Nature Crafts for Christmas--A Step-By-Step Guide to Making Wreaths, Ornaments and Decorations”; Dawn Cusick, et al.; 1994
• “Country Living Handmade Wreaths--Decorating Throughout the Year”; Editors of Country Living; 2001