Paper Mache C Wreath

by Clearissa Coward

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I'm sure you've seen all of the paper mache letters floating around. Crafters are doing some of the most creative things with them. Well, I purchased a paper mache C back before Christmas. A friend and I were shopping and we found them on sale at the Pottery. Had no idea what we were going to do with them, but I was interested so it's been sitting in a closet since December 2015. Last week I pulled it out and decided to try my hand at making my "C" come alive.

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The Supplies I Used

Of course, I had to have the paper mache letter "C". This one is not mine. I forgot to take a picture of the letter prior to wrapping it with twine but this is what it looked like (hanging my head in bloggers shame for forgetting to photograph the before picture). ($6.95)

C Paper Mache Letter

I used twine in two different shades. I thought it would be a great contrast and it was until I

added the other embellishments. They don't show. hahaha But it doesn't really matter, I'll save that idea for use on my next project with paper mache letters.

Twine (in house)

Glue Gun (in house

Greenery ($1.00)

Flowers (Color of your choice. I am currently rocking yellow) ($5.00)

Step I & 2 - I wrapped the ends first so none of the paper mache would show when the project was complete. Afterward, I began the tedious process of wrapping the entire letter (the most Greenery PMtime-consuming step). I added hot glue in certain areas to secure the twine. There was no method to this. I added the glue here and there when I thought the twine was slipping. Otherwise, I pulled the twine tight and it generally stayed in place.