The Maximalist Holiday Wreath You Can Make Using Dollar Tree Ornaments

For anyone whose home is not minimalist and restrained the rest of the year, the holidays should not be any different. Maybe that means finding simple ways to turn leftover wallpaper into the most stylish holiday decor, with plenty of bold, maximalist flair. Or, it means crafting the ornament wreath of your dreams using a pool noodle, hot glue, and Dollar Tree ornament balls. The finished product is fantastic for someone who leans towards the "more is more" trend, especially with many colorful baubles stacked together.

You will need to grab a pack or two of Dollar Tree ornaments to help this project come to life, like the Christmas House Assorted Plastic Ball Ornaments. Consider also grabbing a pack of ornaments with multiple sizes, like the Christmas Themed Jewel Toned Multi-Colored Multi-Sized Plastic Shatterproof Ornaments, to create a bold, well-decorated wreath to fit the maximalist mindset. Also grab a foam pool noodle (or use one you have), which serves as a budget-friendly wreath form. Make sure you also have ribbon or string, duct tape, and a glue gun for this DIY. For a larger-than-life, over-the-top wreath, use two pool noodles and a hula hoop for support to create the queen of maximalist ornament wreaths. For smaller decorations, use little ornaments to create petite wreaths to hang inside or on kitchen cabinet doors. 

Designing a maximalist wreath starts with creating a sturdy base. Carefully bending the pool noodle, pull both of the ends together, and secure them with duct tape. The result should be a perfect circle. If you want a smaller wreath, cut off a bit of pool noodle accordingly. Once you have your wreath form ready to go, start to attach ornaments. While you probably want to source most of the ornaments from Dollar Tree to have enough for a large, impressive wreath, this DIY can also be an easy way to repurpose old or broken ornaments.

Prepare your ornaments by removing the metal tops that hold the hooks. Add enough ornaments to cover the pool noodle base, filling the space as much as possible. Focus on creating layers, working from the outside to the inside, then finishing in the middle. Pay attention so that the tops point downwards. The ornaments you choose can match your home's holiday theme, like classic red and silver, or be an eclectic mix of bright, joyful colors. To make sure that you have no gaps, you can grab tinsel garland to wrap around the pool noodle or little decorative picks. It's important to not be light handed as the goal of the final look is to add vital energy and vibrancy to your holiday decor. When you've fully customized your maximalist ornament wreath, use a ribbon to hang it or pick a fool-proof way to hang your wreath without making holes in your door. Then you can admire its vivid, festive look all season long.