DIY Paper Wreath

At MOPS a few weeks ago we were given the craft to make a paper wreath, and with two babies, I decided to take the craft home. I finally got the time to make it and it was surprisingly easy!

The materials needed are: 

• Pages of a book, ripped out. I took a black marker and colored the three exposed sides of the book before I ripped the pages out. 
• Marker with a flat and wide base (I used a dry erase marker)
• Glue gun and glue sticks
• Foam tube, ends taped together, approximately 12 inches in diameter
• Twine
• Sharpie (Or any pen-like object)

First, I tied a bow with the twine at the point of the foam circle where the two ends met and secured it with hot glue.

Then, I took one page and put the marker at the center and folded the page around the marker.

I then put a dab of hot glue on the flat end.

Lastly, I held the page to the wreath. You need to hold it in place for about half a minute and let the glue set. A third of the way through, I started to use a sharpie and inserted it into the middle of the page to push it into the wreath.

Completed wreath! It actually turned out pretty big, And it looks great!

Burlap Chevron Wreath

While browsing Pinterest lately, I had the crafting itch. So I scratched and went to Hobby Lobby. I've been wanting to put a wreath on our front door for awhile, and I wanted to put my touch on the design. 

Here's the end result with directions following:

I bought a large wreath metal template, 4 in x 30 ft burlap ribbon, 4 in x 15 ft chevron burlap ribbon, floral wire, floral accessory, and a letter "D" for Davis! I also grabbed a pair of scissors for this project.

To start, I secured the burlap ribbon to the inside metal ring with the floral wire.

I then weaved the burlap through the inner and outer metal rings. I went back and forth 2-3 times per interval.

I finished going around and then "fluffed" the edges by pulling the folds apart.

All fluffed up! Gideon was taking a little cat nap while I was crafting!

Then I got started on the chevron inside ribbon detail. I took floral wire and secured the ribbon the same spot I secured the first ribbon. I then took about a 2 in long piece of floral wire and poked it through the ribbon about an inch from the sides. 

At each "interval" I pinched the ribbon and wire to secure it to the metal wreath.

I twisted the ends at the back of the wreath.

After finishing, I secured the floral accessory to where the ribbon ends met. This covered any unsightly parts of the wreath.

I wanted to hang the letter "D" to the wreath, so I cut out a strip of the chevron ribbon and looped it in the letter.

I laid it where I wanted it placed and secured it to the metal frame with the floral wire.

All done!

It looks great on the front door! So perfect for Fall!