Another Paper Wreath

I know , I know...just what the crafting cyberworld needs...another paper wreath. However, after being inspired by my sis to make one...see her post here

I had to have one! I did it a little different so I wouldn't be too much of a copy cat!

Here is what I did...

I went to Dollar Tree and got a foam wreath, and a Thesaurus.

I then tore out a few pages at a time and then cut those in half. I then folded each half into fourths to make a square. Then I cut the unfolded edges to make it look like a heart. I unfolded the heart square (?) and then formed it to look like a flower by placing my thumb in the middle and pushing the paper up around my thumb. Then I used my glue gun and glued it to the wreath. Repeat until you reach the desired fullness. I used about 120 pages.

After it was all done I got some green paint and diluted with a little water and then brushed over the edges. You could use distressing ink BEFORE you glue them on which would probably be a little easier.


Nicole

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Tutu Wreath

My 6 year old wanted something to hang in her room right when you walk in, so I came up with this Tutu Wreath. Here is what you will need for this project....a Styrofoam 10 inch wreath, paint of your color, 1 1/2 yards of your main color netting, and 1 yard accent color netting. My daughters room is white, pink and brown, so we chose brown and pink. Ribbon to hang. This cost me less than $5.00...gotta love it!

First I painted my wreath brown so that the green wouldn't show through. Then I cut my strips. I started at the fold and did a two inch strip. Once the strip was cut, it was cut in half (TIP, CUT AT THE FOLDED SEAM) to make 2 strips. That cut strip is folded in half and used to make your tie. I believe the netting was about a 60 width, so it works perfect. ( BELOW: The strip on the left is the first cut strip, the strip on the left is the strip cut in half and then folded to the size you need for the wreath).

Tie the piece of netting on, I started with Pink which was my accent color, and did one piece. I then cut at the fold to make it the same as the other end. It is easier to put it on the wreath before you cut the folded end. I then followed the pink with 2 pieces of the main color of netting. So it goes, 1 strip pink, 2 strips brown, 1 strip pink...etc!

Here is the wreath with the bows started

Closer look.

Now when you have completed the wreath, do a little trim. I made sure all the edges were the same. There might be some spaces showing by the knot you have made to tie it,but once the netting is all poofed out, you don't see it at all. Add your ribbon to hang and ENJOY!!

I think it is really cute and, my more importantly, my daughter loves it!

Finished! It took about an hour and a half to finish!

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Kristen

Book Wreath

I saw this cute wreath made out of book paper! I thought I would give it a try. It isn't as poofy as the original, but I like it. The whole thing cost me a dollar! I burnt myself pretty bad with the darn glue gun, but hey. I ended up using silver stick pins to finish it and I found it a lot easier. you can't see them unless you turn it over to examine it.

If you want to make one, go to http://livingwithlindsay.com/2009/11/librarians-please-avert-your-eyes.html ...go ahead, click here...go! go!

Kristen

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