...I have a chance to make something beautiful with my hands. Recently I had one of those days and I'm delighted to have a chance to share it with you.
For those who are stopping over from Mary Fish's Stampin' Pretty blog -- welcome! So glad you came by today!
For the returning Peonies and Paper Chains readers -- welcome back! Always happy to have you here!
Let's start from the beginning...
The basics to constructing this DIY looped paper wreath are this:
- Cut Best Year Ever Designer Series Paper into 1" by 4" strips
- Curl strips using your bone folder
- Staple loops with your handheld stapler
- Attach loops to your wreath form with hot glue
- Embellish if you wish (I did not...it is beautiful enough on its own)
- Enjoy
Does this wreath remind you of ribbon candy? That is precisely how my husband described it when he saw it.
While I gave you the basics, I suspect that some of you may want more details on how to create this wreath. I've got you covered with this free printable tutorial (PDF) -- it does include the full supply list and step by step instructions.
UPDATE: One question a couple people have asked is whether the loops go all the way around the wreath and the answer is yes. Hopefully the photo I just added above helps to capture this for you. Because the wreath is equally as beautiful from the front and back, it would work beautifully on an interior glass door.
Also, the wreath form I used is 10" ... you could go larger and will simply need a few more loops!
When making the looped paper wreath, I wanted to be sure to save some of the Best Year Ever DSP for use on some other projects. If you follow the cutting instructions that I provide in the tutorial, you'll have 24 pieces of DSP that measure 4" x 6"...plenty for several cards, custom Project Life by Stampin' Up! filler cards, or even other home decor items!
Hope the wreath and the cards inspire you to get creating!
The Best Year Ever Designer Series Paper is perfect for spring projects! With all the snow we've been getting here in New England, I'm thrilled to have a decor item that evokes the fresh new beginnings of spring. This paper is a Sale-a-bration exclusive item that you have the option to select for FREE with a minimum $50 product purchase or when you order a starter kit. Contact your demonstrator for details; if you don't have a demonstrator, know that I'm happy to assist you.
To Mary, thanks so much for having me as your guest today on Stampin' Pretty!
Enjoy a little creativity today!
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Wondering where I got my inspiration? Instagram! It is my favorite social media location and one day I saw Shannon Lane's Colour Me Autumn wreath -- Shannon is a Stampin' Up! demonstrator based in Canada. If you visit Shannon's blog post about the wreath, you'll notice hers is a little fuller and uses an entire pack of DSP. By modifying the wreath to have a looser "ribbon candy" look, I was able to save some of the Best Year Ever Paper for other projects!
