Crepe Paper Rosette Wreath

It has been so wonderful to see the snow melting, and the grass starting to show - spring is finally on it's way! I am working on getting the house ready for spring, and with that came the idea of making a spring wreath. What's even better is that is cost me $2 and some time, and I love how it looks on my mantel!

Supplies:

8 inch Styrofoam Wreath

2 rolls Crepe Paper Streamer

Hot Glue

Step 1: Cut or tear the streamer in 3" to 15" strips. They don't have to be perfect. I used all different sizes to fill in the entire wreath. You can tear pieces as you go, but in the beginning it helps to have a bunch of pieces already cut to help the process go a little faster.

*I used about 3/4 of a streamer roll. Buy more streamers than you think you'll need. You don't want to run out in the middle of a project!

Step 2: Make rosettes!

To make a rosette:

1. Fold the streamer in half, length-wise.
2. Knot or ball up the end of the streamer.
3. Hold the knot/ball with one hand and twist the strip with the other. Twist the fabric around the knot/ball to create petals. You can try wrapping tighter or looser for different looks.
   *Always twist in the same direction that you started with!
4. Keep twisting and turning to create a rosette. Add drops of glue to hold as you go if your rosette keeps unraveling. Glue dots also work great!
5. Fold the end of the streamer under the rosette and carefully glue the end down. Prepare to possibly burn your fingerprints off!!

Step 3: Glue each rosette on by adding a circle or glob of glue on the back and holding on the wreath for a few seconds. I found it easier to make rosettes and glue them on as you go. Make larger ones first, then fill in with smaller ones.

Step 4: Repeat steps 2 & 3 until the wreath is covered. Back the wreath with felt or paper to protect the foam.

You're done! Hang on the wall or display on a shelf or mantel. I highly recommend not hanging it outside.

This is a fun and easy wreath to make while watching a movie, or when the kids are sleeping.