Learn how to fold easy paper poinsettias and create a beautiful DIY wreath for the holidays.
Looking for a beautiful handmade decoration to brighten your home this holiday season? This DIY paper poinsettia wreath is the perfect festive craft—beginner-friendly, relaxing, and completely customizable. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to fold delicate origami-style paper poinsettias and assemble them into a stunning wreath that’s perfect for your front door, mantel, or as a thoughtful handmade gift.
No origami experience needed—just bring your creativity and holiday spirit!
Once you master this simple folding technique, you can use these paper poinsettias for gift tags, ornaments, garlands, table decor, or holiday card embellishments. It’s a versatile craft you’ll want to use all season long.
Materials You’ll Need
- Fiskars Paper Cutter
- Fiskars Scissors
- 6” Precision Wire Cutter
- Bone Folder
- Shades of red paper (thin paper or origami paper; not cardstock)
- Gold holly berry stem pick
- Glue gun
- Embroidery hoop
- Velvet ribbon
How to Make a Paper Poinsettia Wreath
Step 1: Prepare Your Paper
Cut your paper into rectangles.
Each poinsettia uses eight rectangles—you can choose any size, but we used 3.5″ x 5.5″.
Tip: Thin paper works best. Cardstock is too stiff and won’t fold cleanly.
Step 2: Fold Your Origami Poinsettia Petals
Each petal is simply an origami paper boat! Use a bone folder to make your creases crisp.
Below is the easy step-by-step guide:
How to Fold Origami Petals (Paper Boats)
- Start with a rectangular sheet of paper
Place it vertically (portrait orientation). - Fold the paper in half (top to bottom)
Crease well and keep it folded. - Fold the top corners to the center
- Bring the top-left corner to the center crease.
- Bring the top-right corner to the center.
You’ll have a triangle sitting on a rectangle.
- Fold the bottom flaps upward
- Fold the front flap up.
- Flip your paper, then fold the back flap up to match.
- Open the triangle into a square
Gently pull open the bottom and flatten it into a diamond. - Fold the bottom corner up
- Fold the bottom point up to meet the top point.
- Flip the paper and repeat on the opposite side.
- Open it again into a square
Flatten into another diamond. - Pull the top corners apart
The shape opens into a paper boat. - Flatten the bottom
Press gently so the “boat” stands—your petal is done!
Repeat this process until you have eight petals for each poinsettia.
Step 3: Assemble Your Poinsettia Flowers
- Cut a 3-inch circle from scrap paper.
(This will be the base—just make sure it’s smaller than your finished flower.) - Begin hot gluing petals around the circle.
- Start by gluing one petal with its point near the center.
- Glue the petal directly opposite it.
- Continue filling in around the circle for even spacing.
No need for perfection—layering creates the natural poinsettia look.
Step 4: Attach Flowers to the Wreath
Use hot glue to secure your finished poinsettias around the embroidery hoop. Space them evenly or cluster them for a more organic style.
Step 5: Add Berries and Finishing Touches
Use your precision wire cutters to snip pieces from the gold holly berry pick.
Hot glue the berries around your flowers to add sparkle and depth.
Finish with a velvet ribbon for a classic holiday look.
Your Handmade Poinsettia Wreath Is Ready!
You now have a beautiful, festive decoration that’s completely handmade and adds cozy holiday charm to any space. Display it proudly or gift it to someone special!
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