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When I choose the wreath base from the craft store and this whole idea popped into my head, I didn’t really think about how important the size of the wreath would be. Like a 36″ FloraCraft Make It :Fun Wreath Ring! FYI-The bigger the wreath form the more paper ribbons you need to make too.
That’s OK though, it’s big, bold and awesome! This paper ribbons are made with the Doodlebug Designs Halloween Parade collection and I actually ran out of the paper in the kit and had to go back and buy more. Ack! Like, I said, this wreath form it’s a big sucker.
Supplies Used to make Paper Ribbon Wreath:
- Wreath Form (I covered mine in black crepe paper)
- Doodlebug Designs Halloween Parade 12 x 12 Paper Pack
- Paper Trimmer
- Hot Glue Gun
- Stapler
- Halloween Die Cuts
To make a Paper Ribbons, you will need sheets of patterned paper cut in to 1 x 5 inch strips. When you think you’ve cut enough ribbons, cut some more. You’ll be cutting LOTS of paper strips. Like I said, I used up all 11 sheets in the entire kit and had to go back and get some more.
- Fold paper strips in half.
- Staple ends together. {this step just makes life easier}
- Ink edges as desired.
- Hot glue paper ribbons on to wreath.
- Keep gluing ribbons until the wreath base is covered.
- Keep gluing like 4 evah….
This post was first seen on the Craft Warehouse Blog.
Marcia Dehn-Nix says
October 11, 2013 at 11:30 amWow!! Spooktacular wreath!!! you are amazing Holly!
Beth F. says
October 11, 2013 at 2:33 pmYour wreath is FABULOUS! You really put a lot of time and love into it!
Rhonda Emery says
October 11, 2013 at 8:51 pmthis is so awesome I love the colors and how it just pops out at you
Sarah Fuller says
October 11, 2013 at 11:43 pmSo unique and clever. Great job.
Hayley says
October 12, 2013 at 2:04 amThis is the coolest wreath I have ever seen. I just love the look of the ribbon loops, and all the different kinds you used. So cool…..pinning this to my Wreath board. I may have to attempt this. Thanks for sharing!
Iris says
October 12, 2013 at 4:25 amAwesome!
julie says
October 13, 2013 at 12:23 amcute cute. I made a Christmas one and boy make sure you have a lot of paper. thanks for sharing.
antenucci says
October 13, 2013 at 4:08 pmI started one of those once and thought I was doing something wrong b/c it took so much paper and time! Your’s looks amazing, glad you stuck it out so I can look at yours instead, lol!
DIANA L. says
October 15, 2013 at 6:54 amLove this great job! beautiful papers.
apieceoflifespie.com says
October 16, 2013 at 11:48 amThis is soooooooooo cool! You outdid yourself, but I am thrilled you did. What a genius idea!
Holly Gagnon says
October 28, 2013 at 2:21 pmThanks Arin! Can’t wait to see what you come up with using your CW goodies. 🙂
Allie Gower says
October 18, 2013 at 7:01 pmGorgeous, Holly.
Holly Gagnon says
October 28, 2013 at 2:22 pmThanks Allie!
Denise Sullivan says
October 18, 2013 at 8:29 pmThis is so cute thanks for sharing. It looks like you love Doodlebug Designs products as much as I do.
Deb says
October 3, 2016 at 5:16 pmSo how many more paper kits did you have to use? I’m thinking if doing a smaller version.
Holly Gagnon says
October 3, 2016 at 9:55 pmHi Deb. Yes, it is a big wreath for sure! I used a whole kit and probably a half of one for this wreath. Next time, I will use a smaller wreath form for sure. Thanks for visiting- Holly
Deb says
October 3, 2016 at 5:18 pmYours is awesome by the way but I’m afraid it might be a little overwhelming for me! Lol!