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Christmas Wine Cork Wreath

Looking for perfect cork crafts or wine cork ideas for a DIY Christmas project?  We’ve crafted this beautiful DIY Christmas wine cork wreath with recycled wine corks.  And you too can turn your saved wine corks into a festive Christmas wreath with these simple steps on how to make a cork wreath.   
Keyword Christmas wine cork wreath, How to make a cork wreath, how to make a wine cork wreath, wine cork crafts, wine cork ideas
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 1
Author Evelyn Osborn
Cost 25

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Instructions

  • We had plenty of plain or less-attractive corks in our collection, so we used those for the bottom layer (since the wreath needs at least two layers and the base ones won’t be as visible). Set aside your prettiest, most interesting, or sentimental corks—these will go on the top layer where they’ll really shine!
  • Start with the plainer corks: Apply a generous bead of high-temp hot glue to the flat side of each cork and press it firmly onto the foam wreath form. Arrange them randomly, overlapping as needed to cover every bit of the foam base—no need for perfect alignment; the casual, haphazard look is part of the charm!
  • Once the entire foam base is covered with your first layer of corks, it’s time for the fun part—adding the second (top) layer!
  • Grab those prettier, more interesting, or sentimental corks you set aside earlier (the ones from your favorite wineries always look amazing here). Apply a generous amount of high-temp hot glue to the bottom or side of each cork and place them randomly over the first layer, overlapping and staggering them to hide any gaps and create that full, textured look. Keep the arrangement nice and haphazard—it’s supposed to feel organic and rustic, not perfectly uniform.
  • Keep building until the wreath looks lush and no foam (or first-layer gaps) are showing.
  • If your faux greenery pick doesn’t already come in the perfect clusters, no problem—just snip the sprigs apart with wire cutters or strong scissors. Then you can rearrange and glue them exactly how you like.
  • We rebuilt ours into fuller, more balanced bunches and tucked in some of the same bright red cranberries we planned to scatter around the finished wreath. This little trick ties everything together and gives the whole piece a fresh, just-picked-from-the-woods look!
  • Once your greenery bunches (with cranberries tucked in) are ready, decide where you want that lush pop of holiday color—most people love it at the top for a classic look, but the bottom or sides work beautifully too for something a little different
  • .Add a generous amount of high-temp hot glue to the stems/back of the arrangement and press it firmly onto the corks in your chosen spot. Hold for 15–20 seconds until secure. That’s it—your wine cork wreath now has the perfect festive finishing touch!
  • To finish off your wreath with those festive pops of red, take your cranberry sprays and cut them into smaller, manageable bunches (about 3–5 inches long works perfectly)
  • .Feel free to mix and match pieces or glue a few stems together to create fuller clusters if needed. Then arrange the cranberry bunches around the wreath wherever you like—tucked between corks for a natural look—and secure each one with a good dab of high-temp hot glue. Press firmly for a few seconds until set.
  • Finally, flip the wreath over and hot-glue a sturdy metal wreath hanger (or a loop of floral wire) to the back so it’s ready to hang!
  • This beauty looks amazing on a front door (protected from rain, of course), in an entryway, above the fireplace, or anywhere you want a little rustic holiday charm.
    Quick note: Since it’s made with real corks and hot glue, keep this wreath indoors or under a covered porch. Rain and moisture are definitely not invited to the party!