Hogwarts Christmas Wreath How To

Designing a Hogwarts Christmas wreath is an EXCELLENT way to indulge a little wizarding nostalgia and celebrate the holidays at the same time!

I've been equal parts nervous and excited about this project. If you're interested in bringing a little Harry Potter cheer to your home this Christmas, then have I got a project for YOU!

Hogwarts Christmas Wreath Supplies

There's A LOT going on in this wreath and I'll break down all the items I used so you can pick and choose.

I am a Gryffindor all the way so all our decor is red and gold. If you must represent another house, we can still be friends, but you'll need to edit your color palette accordingly.

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Here's your generic wreath supply list to start:

• Wreath form – this is a 36″ flocked pine
• Sparkly branches cut into smaller pieces to frame the outside
• Flowers in your choice of color to add texture and fill in gaps
• Gold and glitter ornament balls
• Gold gilding paint
• Heavy fishing line
• Glue gun
• Iridescent glitter

Top 15 Harry Potter Christmas Ornaments You Need in Your Life!

I made some, I bought lots…..and you can find them here:

• Gryffindor scarf
• Gryffindor ties
• “I solemnly swear” envelope
• Medium 6″ Owl
• 9 3/4 laser cut wood
• “Hogwarts Express” red toy train
• DIY Wand {coming soon}
• Marauder's Map
• Mini Quidditch cup
• DIY Golden Snitch
• DIY Broomstick {coming soon}
• Mini Trunk
• Mini Suitcase
• 4″ Owl in Dollar Tree cage
• Wintery forest – Dollar Tree
• DIY White stag
• “Expecto Patronus” ribbon

Harry Potter Fans Ready?

If you've gathered up your Harry Potter themed ornaments, then let's get started!

Garlands are always something that should go on first, whether wreath or tree. This Gryffindor scarf made the perfect base for all the upcoming ornaments.

Wind the scarf in and out of the wreath form keeping it evenly spaced.

Lay Out Hogwarts Christmas Ornaments

Now you want to lay out the ornaments you have and get a feel for how well they fill in the space. I ended up moving things around just a little but grouping items into categories helped me organize.

Hogwarts Express on Platform 9 3/4

The first grouping is of course where it all starts out each year, Platform 9 3/4 at Kings Cross Station waiting for the Hogwarts Express.

And you can't board the train without your luggage. EEK. I love this little set up so much.

The mini trunk comes in a nesting set of 3, and the paper suitcase is a party favor in a set of 50! So you'll have some items left over, which for me isn't a big deal. Just pre-planning for my next Harry Potter party.

Then the owl! The cage is one I picked up at Dollar Tree in the spring so keep an eye out. It's tough finding a cute owl small enough but this little fellow did the trick!

Marauder's Map

I was lucky enough to snag this printable download before the owner was asked to take it down. You can purchase maps but they are a little pricey. I'd still look around for other printable options.

Quidditch Match

Your next grouping is the Quidditch match with golden snitch, broomstick, and Quidditch cup.

The broom is so easy to make and I promise I'll put together a simple tutorial for you soon. Until then you can find broom pens that'll do the trick!

The golden snitch is another ornament that is SO simple to make but looks really fantastic. You can check out the simple snitch ornament tutorial here.

Expecto Patronum

Harry's stag patronus is an important piece of the story you might want to include. I've modified this deer head ornament before, just remember to add iridescent glitter to the whole thing while the paint is still wet.

And that's the end of our story telling. What do you think? Are there any parts of the story you'd like to include?

Festival of Trees Utah

For my story, I'm happy to say this wreath was donated to our local Festival of Trees to benefit Primary Children's Hospital. We attend every year for some intense holiday inspiration but it's my first year as a participant.

Knowing the wreath needed to be special put a little extra pressure on the design process. I felt frustrated, it didn't look finished, and then all of a sudden, it all came together.

So if you find yourself putting undue stress on yourself to make it perfect. Just relax. Take a break and come back to it. The wreath. Your in-laws. Whatever it is that's stressing you out. You deserve to have a wonderful holiday!

Enjoy Your Hogwarts Christmas!

I hope you love your Hogwarts Christmas Wreath as much as I do mine. May you have a magical holiday season! Happy Christmas!!

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Additional Reading For More Harry Potter Fun

• Simple Golden Snitch Ornament DIY
• Faux Leather Bound Spell Book Tutorial
• DIY Mounted Deer Head Ornament
• DIY Broomstick Ornament {coming soon}