Hi Pals!
I had a lot of fun putting this Back To School Wreath together. It's very simple-- you can even do it while visiting with your friends Sookie Stackhouse and Don Draper (courtesy of TiVo). This is also a great way to clean out your stash of school themed scrap paper.
Supplies: 12 inch styrofoam wreath, straight pins, scrapbook paper, scissors, ruler or paper trimmer, small chalkboard ($1 at craft store), glue gun, stickers (optional), letter stickers or chalk, crepe paper, felt or cardstock heart
Step 1: Cut approximately thirty 4 x 4 inch squares. Double sided paper is best because we're making pinwheels.
Step 2: Fold each square diagonally
Step 3: Fold it diagonally again
Step 5: Unfold and cut 2/3 of the way in on the folds
Step 6: Grab a pin and pierce a hole close to the point on every other point, then through the center.
Step 7: Congrats! You made a pinwheel. Place your pinwheels in the styrofoam wreath-- sort of figuring out where you want your other pieces (A "We" piece, heart, and chalkboard)
Step 8: To make the little "We" sign, just trace a glass or mug (or a combination) on scrapbook paper or cardstock to make circles. Use letter stickers to handwrite "We". To make the crepe paper boarder, fold the paper every half inch or so, securing with a dab of glue from your glue gun. Then glue it on the back of your little sign.
Step 9: Add your letter stickers or handwrite "school" in chalk on the mini chalkboard. Mess around with the placement of the pinwheels, "We" sign, heart and chalkboard till you like how it looks. Hot glue down the larger elements. Optional: Decorate chalkboard frame with stickers. Note: I put pinwheels on the inside of the wreath also.
Step 10: Celebrate the fact you got a decor item done before the actual event
Linking up to these fun parties.
uh, yeah...I am totally making this!
Fo Sho!!
This is so stinkin' adorable!!!
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Posted by: Cassie | 08/02/2010 at 01:51 PM
This is really cute, but my school kids are teenagers and DO NOT want to go back, so I'm afraid this would not be received well at our house!
xo Erin
Posted by: Erin | 08/02/2010 at 06:41 PM
Ok, how cute is that?! I love the pinwheels. You had me excited with just that! Maybe the boys and I will have to give this one a go.
Posted by: Julie M. | 08/02/2010 at 07:24 PM
this is so cute, but would really make a great gift for teachers, no? good for you!
Posted by: the cape on the corner | 08/02/2010 at 08:20 PM
Oh my goodness! This is one of the most precious wreaths I've seen out there! I'm pretty sure I HAVE to make one of these for my classroom!!!
Posted by: Christy | 08/02/2010 at 09:14 PM
Great wreath! I'm a preschool teacher, getting excited to start back to school planning! Will be looking for new ideas. Love yours! Thanks for joining Toot Your Horn Tuesday!
Posted by: Leah | 08/03/2010 at 05:04 AM
cute idea!
Posted by: Julie | 08/03/2010 at 05:37 AM
This is so cute!!
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Posted by: Amber | 08/03/2010 at 05:52 AM
Very cute pinwheels! I've been meaning to try to make some, thanks for reminding me! Visiting today from TTA and a new follower-
Posted by: Michelle | 08/03/2010 at 05:54 AM
Adorable! I've never tried to make a wreath before...but that may change very soon. :)
Liz
Posted by: The Nifty Nest | 08/03/2010 at 06:35 AM
This is awesome! I love the pin wheels.
Posted by: Ashley @ Joyful Creations | 08/03/2010 at 07:34 PM
This is so darling, I must run out to the craft store for wreath form so I can make one!
Posted by: KTnestingspot | 08/03/2010 at 11:44 PM
That is so cute!!
Posted by: Melanie @ Whimsical Creations | 08/04/2010 at 06:29 AM
It's a pinwheel! I love it!
Posted by: Meg | 08/04/2010 at 06:45 AM
That is completely adorable!! Love all the little school add-ons. So cute!
Posted by: Lisa | 08/04/2010 at 09:07 AM
THIS IS PRECIOUS! please come by CraftOManiac.blogspot.com and link this up on Monday for Craft-O-Maniac Monday! I just love the colors and the fun that it displays, well done! Jenn
Posted by: Jennie Larsen | 08/04/2010 at 10:19 AM
loving this! I'm a new follower
Posted by: kerstin | 08/04/2010 at 11:35 PM
That's just adorable!
Posted by: Randi | 08/05/2010 at 04:35 AM
you are very clever - I'm constantly blown away by how many clever ladies there are out there, with such lovely blogs. Am following along for you - be sure to check out both of my blogs (am still new to blogging) @ http://louandjane.blogspot.com/ and http://homemadeforkids.blogspot.com/ All the best, Jane:)
Posted by: jane | 08/05/2010 at 05:11 AM
I just love it, so fun! and the explanations are great, the kids and I will make one too. thanks!
Posted by: Morgane @ Bear, Dolly and Moi | 08/05/2010 at 05:21 AM
Can't wait to see your Christmas wreaths, newest follower - Jane:)
Posted by: jane | 08/05/2010 at 05:22 AM
This is so fabulous! I love it!!
Posted by: PeaceLoveTerri | 08/05/2010 at 07:42 AM
That's very cute!
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Posted by: Erin @ Making Memories | 08/05/2010 at 08:31 AM
What a FUN wreath! Thanks for the pinwheel tutorial too... I can't wait to try this out!
Posted by: Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking | 08/05/2010 at 09:12 AM
Such a fun idea. Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Joanna | 08/05/2010 at 10:04 AM