What's black and white and perfect wreath material?
Newspaper!
Supplies: A 24 inch styrofoam wreath, newspaper, scissors, pinking shears, a ruler or paper trimmer, thin floral wire glue gun. Optional: Spider Webbing (I picked some up at Dollar Tree) and a Halloween sign or letters. I used a $1.00 EEK sign from Target.
Step One: Cut or trim 50 stacks of 4 x 4 inch newspaper squares (three squares in each stack). You are basically going to create fifty flowers from newspaper and wire.
Step 2: Fold each stack into accordions, each fold about at 1/2 inch. Trim two sides with pinking shears.
Here's what it looks like
Step 3: Fold up the accordion and secure in the center with a piece of wire
Step 4: Spread the folds gently
Gently pull the layers up and apart
This is what the "flower" looks like at this point
To make the streamers, grab a sheet of newspaper. Fold 3/4 inch accordion folds.
Cut into 1 1/2 inch long strips
Here's an accordion strip. I also cut three 1 1/2 long strips to make a faux "bow"
Use the hot glue gun to put the flowers on the wreath. Start on the inside, then the middle and the exterior layer. Attach bow and streamers with glue gun also.
I wanted to spookify this project a little
I added some spider webbing and nestled an "EEK!" sign from Target inside
Here's the finished product.
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Jenny says
I love that!
Miriam Barton says
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Christy says
So cute! I always love your wreaths!
keren says
this turned out SUPER awesome my dear!!
Annette says
I’m finally returning your follow from a few days ago. I love this idea for a spooky paper wreath. It seems like crafts come so naturally to you…Such talent!
Victoria Rickert says
Cute! It may even hold up to our nice weather we are having here in Southern Oregon, thanks!
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Sarah says
How cool is that!! What a fun way to recycle and spookify your house :)
Anne says
Found this on Metamorphosis Monday… it’s a great idea – I’ve been on the hunt for fun hand-made wreaths.
Melissa at Bursts of Creativity says
This is fantasic – LOVE it!
Melissa
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Ann says
Clever and creative and well done! Your wreath can now join the pantheon of great paper wreaths made of book pages, tissue, coffee filters and now, newspaper. Very clever of you.
Haley Davis says
I love the spooky gray look the newspaper gives the wreath! Great idea & looks super fabulous too!
Meredith says
Wow! That is just fabulous!! I love it!
Shel says
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I love this spooky wreath! Very cute idea :)
Beth says
Thanks for stopping by my blog! https://bethscoupondeals.blogspot.com/
I’m already a follower :)
Jen says
How creative to use the newspaper for an awesome Halloween decoration. I’m completely impressed.
Thanks for stopping by my blog! And I’m now a follower :).
Sandy says
Thanks for the tutorial !
Suzy Myers says
Nice tutorial! And I love the idea of using newspaper in new ways!
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Rebekah {All Thingz Related} says
Very crafty! Thanks for joining our party this week!
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Cristie says
What a fun project! It really is cute!
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Lanni says
This is so cute! And it would be easy to customize for different holidays/seasons, just depending what embellishments you use. I’m saving this one for sure :)
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Holly L says
It has all of my favorite things…paper, reusing something, and a wreath! This is super cute!
Lisa says
A great idea.
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