It’s finally party time! I’ve been waiting all week for this one! :D Do you have your Christmas wreath ready? If not, you can make this one for less than $5! It’s a sparkly holiday version of my webster’s flower wreath.
Here’s what you start with:
:: straw wreath or strong paper plate ::
:: cake circle or round cardboard ::
:: shiny wrapping paper ::
:: glue gun ::
:: optional embellishment- ornament or small mirror ::
:: scrap paper for template ::
:: optional hanging ribbon ::
Start with your leaf template- fold a scrap piece of paper in half and draw this basic shape.
Take your pretty wrapping paper and double it over so you can cut out two leaves at a time. You may want to watch a movie or listen to something, because depending on the size of your wreath you’ll need a bunch of these! {mine was 12 inches in diameter}. It also helps if your sister-in-law comes over and doesn’t mind cutting leaves while you glue! Thanks, Cayse!! ;)
Glue the cardboard circle on to your wreath form. This is where you could really cut corners and use a Chinet or Dixie plate as your wreath base. No one will know and you could save $2.50. Hey!
Turn it over and start gluing your paper leaves on. You will have to fold the bottom in like a little wrinkle/pleat to keep it from rolling back. Overlap each one just a bit.
Do a couple of rows and turn that baby over and start going around the top, doing the same thing.
Keep going! 
You can make a green circle for the inside, use an ornament, or my favorite, a compact mirror you have in your purse:
Glue it on in the center, add a hanging ribbon if you like and…
You’ve got a sparkly, thrifty Christmas wreath!
It’s my new favorite Christmas wreath!
Did you make one too? I’d love to see! Link up, grab a button, and join the party! So many awesome bloggers, and two whole weeks of fun!
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