How to make a paper wreath

There's something very warm and inviting about wall and entryway wreaths. The vibrant colors and array of textures offered by a paper wreath can easily become a focal point of any room, highlighting a season, holiday or personal style. Upcycle vintage wallpaper, wrapping paper or even the pages of an old book to make a paper wreath for your home.
Paper products are fairly inexpensive and easy to use in the design of a wreath. Layer different colors of paper to add dimension and depth to the leaves of your project. Select a decorative ribbon or string that compliments the overall design of the wreath, and use it to hang the finished project.
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Materials
- Craft paper
- 3 paperclips
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Cardboard floral craft ring
- Hot glue gun
- Hot glue sticks
- Ribbon
- Pencil
Instructions
1. Stack three pieces of craft paper on top of each other.
2. Secure two paperclips to the top corners of the paper.
3. Secure one paperclip to the left side.
4. Draw an oval, leaf-like shape in the center of the paper.
5. Cut out the leaf design from the paper.
6. Fold the three leaves in half, from left to right, then open them to reveal slight creasing in eachcenter.
7. Glue the back of a leaf, then place it on the cardboard craft ring.
8. Apply glue to the second leaf and place it in an angled position beside the first leaf. Repeat with the third leaf.
9. Draw, cut, fold and glue paper leaves until the wreath is full of angled, slightly overlapping paper foliage.
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10. Tie one end of a ribbon around the top of the wreath.
11. Hang the wreath on a wall or door.
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