Paper Fun- Wreath and Garland
I am loving all the paper crafts so I decided to give it a shot. Here's what I came up with. My favorite part is that they last all holiday season. They'll be up through the new year with only minimal changes (and time needed)-can't beat that!
I started with simple metal frames from Michaels and some old books that I didn't care about (cutting up books is difficult for me... I love them. I chose to use my grandmother's old Condensed Reader's Digest Books, can't hardly give those away). I just cut free form "leaves" and used hot glue to adhere them to the frame.
Here's with a layer of larger "leaves."
Added a layer of smaller "leaves" and a grouping of "flowers" in one corner.
Still not happy with it. I think because I like the square shape and I lost it so I turned it over and folded the "leaves" in on themselves. Now I like it. It's amazing how sometimes a simple fix such as that changes everything for ya.
Still needs a little something but I have the perfect idea to make it last all holiday season by making simple changes.
I made two and they are hanging from sconces in the living room across from the mantle. I added a little "Boo!" sign in the center that I can simply take off and change out for the rest of the Holiday Season.
Next I moved on to the garland. I used some metal flower arranging twine to help keep shape and covered it in wrapping paper. (I unrolled and measured an approximate amount I would need for my mantle before cutting it).
Here the twine is covered with wrapping paper and I'm ready to start applying my "leaves." I bought a cheap glue gun. If you're in the market spend the extra money and get a decent one...I'm thinking you won't regret it!
Here it is. I decided it needed a little more umph! I also have to do something with my mantle. It's still not completely done but I added some beaded, pumpkin garland for a little pop of color- love it!
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Loved the garland, wished I had a mantle on my fire place. I see your visiting the Falls. I've traveled many places, & seen many things, however I can't get enough of the "Falls" My home for about 11 years back in the late 40's & early 50's. I visit the area about once a year , still have family & friends in there. It's not going "back home " if I don't get to visit. Exaggeration I am sure, but I think I have been there a "million" times. & still lovin it. Everyone should be so lucky to have enjoyed them many times over. I am now in So. Cal. near the ocean, and it's equally as beautiful, but there is something about the "roar & the mist" that keeps my heart a beating!! Went on our honeymoon in 1960, it was all icy in Dec. & the trees laden with ice. Such beauty to behold!! Like a fairy land!
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Love it!
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