Do you have a bin of old Designer Series Paper like I do? Even if it's not old, use that DSP! Now, whenever I go to someone's home for dinner or a party, I bring homemade paper craft. What a great way to keep your creative juices flowing, to try new projects and to use your stamps and paper. And, what a great house warming or hostess gift. A thoughtful wreath that can be displayed is brings cheer right from the front door step. They're usually so expensive at the stores, it's not only fun but economical to make one at home. Try it!
Here's a summer wreath I made for Melanie's sister, Jackie, when we went up to visit her. I can't believe I forgot to post it! Looking at it now though makes me realize it could also work for fall. Why not dip into some of your scrapbook/DSP paper to make a wreath for Halloween with non-traditional colors like purples/greens or purples/black. Or, how about a Thanksgiving/Fall-themed wreath with browns/tans or browns/organges? And of course, there are a ton of options for winter/holidays/Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa, etc. Hope my easy-to-follow pics get you into wreath-makin-mode!
Here's a summer wreath I made for Melanie's sister, Jackie, when we went up to visit her. I can't believe I forgot to post it! Looking at it now though makes me realize it could also work for fall. Why not dip into some of your scrapbook/DSP paper to make a wreath for Halloween with non-traditional colors like purples/greens or purples/black. Or, how about a Thanksgiving/Fall-themed wreath with browns/tans or browns/organges? And of course, there are a ton of options for winter/holidays/Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa, etc. Hope my easy-to-follow pics get you into wreath-makin-mode!
Styrofoam craft ring covered in ribbon...
DSP gets scored at 1/4" increments...
Scored DSP cut at different widths for various size flowers...
[use front+back of DSP for different patterned flowers]
Strips gets folded, fanned out and hot glued at the center to make a circle.
add a circle of card stock to the back for stability + hot glue...
Add buttons/sequins to the center of the flowers. I even did half circles for a different look...
[First place everything until you like the pattern/design, then hot glue each flower down permanently]
Close-up of accordion flower...
Ribbon "leaves" put in place with straight pins...
All the flowers + leaves in place. Add loop in back of wreath to hang...
We'd love to see some of your creations. Leave a comment + post a pic of your fabulous new wreath. Happy Wreath Making!
~Kiran
