January is the perfect month to refresh your front door and start the new year with something simple and welcoming. After the holidays, a DIY January wreath is a great way to transition from holiday décor to a clean, cozy look that still feels warm and intentional. Using neutral colors, winter greenery, and a few easy supplies, you can create a DIY wreath that celebrates the calm of winter and sets a fresh tone for the months ahead.
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Supplies Needed for a January Wreath
- willow wreath (these are my favorite ones to use)
- winter greenery
- pinecones
- ribbon
- hot glue gun or floral wire
For all my wreath supplies I went to Michaels craft store and found clearance florals that did not have any red color and wouldn’t look out of place outside of the Christmas season. The pine bough greenery spray I chose had pine cones already attached which I liked using for the Winter season. I like to use these willow branch wreath forms for my base but this is a personal preference. Other great options would be a wire wreath frame and then cover the entire frame or a grapevine wreath form. The color of the base lends to the look of the overall wreath.
To start you will want to lay out your stems before attaching them as this helps you visualize the final look and prevents over-crowding. Begin by attaching your largest greenery pieces first. Secure them to the wreath base using floral wire or hot glue, working in one direction for a natural, layered look. For a modern January wreath, you can keep the design asymmetrical or cover only half to three-quarters of the wreath.
Once the greenery is in place, tuck in any dried elements like pine cones or in my case I used a frosted eucalyptus floral pick. These add visual interest and give the wreath that cozy winter feel without looking too holiday-specific.
As I was gluing the greenery floral picks in place I realized I did not cut them down enough as the pick was not laying correctly and the was pulling up the hot glue as you can see in the picture below. So be sure to cut the greenery down to smaller manageable pieces so that they will lay flat on the wreath,
If you want you can cut a length of pretty ribbon and tie it into a simple bow or let it hang loosely for a relaxed look. I decided after the wreath was finished that I did not like the look of the frosted blue ribbon so I decided not to include a bow. Neutral or soft textures work best for January and help the wreath feel fresh rather than festive.
A the last step I added a piece of floral wire to the back of the wreath and twisted it around to create a hook for the wreath to hang.
A DIY winter wreath is a simple way to ease into the new year while keeping your home feeling warm and welcoming like Christmas decor does. It doesn’t have to be perfect—part of the beauty is in the natural textures and personal touches you add along the way. Whether you keep it up through winter or transition it into early spring, your wreath can be a quiet reminder to slow down, refresh your space, and enjoy the calm that January brings.
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