Simple Paper Wreaths: DIY Tutorial

Not ready for the holiday season?  Crunched for time and cash-money? This DIY paper wreath is fun and takes less than an hour to make!  Not crafty?  So what-Who cares? The beauty of this wreath is "mistakes" can make it even more beautiful and homey.  ADDED BONUS:  it's a great recycling alternative!


All you need:
1. A RING BASE for your wreath (this can be anything! Cardboard, Styrofoam plate, etc.)

2.  PAPER  (Your choice: Old books, newspaper, magazines, WHATEVER!)

3. SCISSORS

4. GLUE/TAPE/STAPLER  (any adhesive will do, but a discreet one is best)

Step 1.  Make your base.  Whether it's cardboard, paper plates, or whatever, simply cut out a ring shape.  It doesn't have to be perfect, but it should somewhat resemble a ring when you're through.

Step 2. Roll your pages into cone shapes and adhere.  We used magazine paper cut into fourths for smaller cones, but have at it and make any size cones you want!  The cones don't have to be perfect.  It's a beautiful thing.

Step 3.  Attach cones to base.  With points facing into the center adhere the cones to the ring any way possible!  We used double sided tape and old school glue.

Step 4. Create a center piece and adhere.  We went a step further with this and made our own bows, but you can use anything!  A brooch, origami creations, ribbon, scrunchies, stickers, socks....anything your heart desires!  Check back at a later date for our simple bow DIY tutorial.    

Step 5.  ENJOY!!! Simple and cute.

To make your wreath even more festive for the holidays:  choose colors that represent your holiday, dress up a plain black/white wreath with a fun holiday center piece, or paint yours with glitter!  We are suckers for glitter...

Live Light, 

Grace and Corinne