Last Updated on November 13, 2024 by Dee
Creating a festive Christmas wreath is a wonderful way to add handmade charm to your holiday décor, and with our free printable templates, it’s easier than ever! Whether you’re planning a cozy watercolor painting session, designing holiday cards, or simply looking to add a unique touch to your seasonal projects, these Christmas wreath templates are perfect for artists and crafters of all levels. From classic evergreen styles to whimsical holiday designs, this collection offers a variety of options to suit your personal style. Grab the FREE Printable Christmas Wreath Templates at the end of this post!
Free Christmas Wreath Templates: Perfect for Holiday Crafts & Decor
Looking to add a handmade touch to your holiday season? This free Christmas wreath template is perfect for creating festive decor, designing holiday cards, or even personalizing gift tags. With simple outlines and versatile designs, this template offers a creative way to add a charming, seasonal feel to your projects. Here’s everything you need to know to get started!
Why Use a Christmas Wreath Template?
A printable Christmas wreath template saves time and provides a clear, structured outline for your holiday projects. Whether you’re crafting with kids, creating watercolor cards, or adding seasonal elements to your artwork, this template makes it easy to achieve beautiful results without the hassle of sketching from scratch.
How to Use the Free Christmas Wreath Template
- Download & Print the Template
Start by downloading the free Christmas wreath template. It’s a high-quality printable PDF, designed to be printed on standard A4 or letter-size paper. Print as many copies as you like! - Choose Your Project
Think about how you want to use the wreath. Here are some ideas:
- Watercolor Painting: Use the outline as a guide to paint within the wreath shape, adding festive colors and textures.
- Holiday Cards: Print and decorate the wreath on cardstock for personalized Christmas cards.
- Gift Tags & Wrapping: Scale down the wreath to a smaller size, cut it out, and use it as a unique gift tag or sticker.
- Trace or Color Directly
Depending on your project, you can either trace the wreath outline onto watercolor paper or color directly on the printed template. For watercolor, use tracing paper or a lightbox to transfer the design for the best results. - Add Creative Details
Personalize your wreath by adding holly berries, pine cones, bows, or other seasonal details. You can use colored pencils, markers, or paints to make each wreath unique. - Finishing Touches
Complete your wreath by adding a touch of shimmer with metallic paints or markers. If using it for a card, add a festive message in the center for a heartfelt holiday greeting.
Creative Ideas for Your Christmas Wreath Template
Here are some additional ways to use your Christmas wreath template for fun holiday projects:
- Scrapbooking: Add the wreath to your holiday scrapbook pages for a festive touch.
- Printable Decorations: Use the template to create printable decor, like wall art or table settings, for your Christmas gatherings.
- Stencils: Cut out the inner and outer edges of the wreath to create a reusable stencil for painting or crafts.
Tips for Using the Template with Different Mediums
- Watercolor: If using watercolor, print the outline lightly so the ink doesn’t interfere with your painting. Consider tracing onto watercolor paper for best results.
- Colored Pencils: Layer colors to create depth and vibrancy in your wreath, especially for elements like holly leaves and berries.
- Markers: Use fine-tipped markers to outline the wreath and add intricate details for a polished, professional look.
Watercolor Christmas Wreath!
Use watercolor brush pens to color your Christmas Wreath Template. I use Arteza Real Watercolor Brush Pens and they are perfect for coloring your artwork in a professional manner!
This is a fun and easy brush pen project that is great for both children and adults!
Watercolor brush pens are awesome for creating a watercolor effect for art and craft projects.
To help you out, I have put together these printable templates so that all you have to do is transfer the shape onto your watercolor paper and fill them in with your watercolor brush pens, or watercolor paint..
If you would like to try this out, you should transfer the mermaid tail template to watercolor paper. This is how…
How to Transfer the Christmas Wreath Template to Watercolor Paper (Method One)
- Print out your Christmas Wreath template on standard printer paper.
- Tape your printed template to a window with light behind it so that you can see the outline of the pineapple coming through.
- Using a soft lead pencil (2B, 4B, 6B, or 8B), trace over the printed outline of the Christmas Wreath Template so that you can see through the paper. Do this quite firmly so that you have left enough lead on the surface to be transferred easily onto the watercolor paper.
- Place your printed Christmas wreath template with the traced pencil outline face-down on your watercolor paper.
- Using your pencil once again, trace the printed Christmas wreath outline so that the pencil line gets transferred to your watercolor paper.
- Voila! You have your transferred shape, and you don’t need to hand-draw it yourself!
- Now you can use your watercolor or watercolor brush pens and start your painting!
How to Transfer the Christmas Wreath Template to Watercolor Paper (Method Two)
Here are some quick steps to get your Christmas Wreath template ready to use.
- Open your Christmas Wreath Printable Template PDF and select print.
- Choose the size you want to print to.
- Print the stencil onto a mylar transparency sheet. (Alternatively, you can print the Christmas Wreath onto a standard piece of paper and then trace it onto a piece of plastic mylar after)
- On a cutting mat, use a craft knife to carefully cut out the shapes of your Christmas Wreath.
- Your stencil is now ready to use.
How to Create Watercolor Stencil Art
- Place your Christmas Wreath template on watercolor paper.
- Tape down your sheet of watercolor paper using artist masking tape.
- If you want to, you can start your watercolor painting by first applying a light wash of color before you begin with your top layer. This can create a lovely layered effect!
- Spray the back of your Christmas Wreath stencil using spray adhesive and stick it on your watercolor paper.
- Start applying washes of watercolor over the paper and the stencil. You will find that to paint into the crevices, and small spaces of the stencil you need to manipulate your paintbrush. It is important that the watercolor paint doesn’t bleed underneath the stencil, so always work with a light touch.
- Allow the paint to dry fully before removing the stencil.
- Use warm water and soap to gently wash the stencil (if using a plastic watercolor stencil) so that it can be reused and is ready for the next time!
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