How to Make a Paper Wreath

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Find two different-sized plates to trace around.. Trace your plate onto a sheet of poster paper or thin cardboard.. Trace your smaller plate inside of the larger one.

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1

Find two different-sized plates to trace around.

Step 1

Find two different-sized plates to trace around.

2

Trace your plate onto a sheet of poster paper or thin cardboard.

Step 2

Trace your plate onto a sheet of poster paper or thin cardboard.

3

Trace your smaller plate inside of the larger one.

Step 3

Trace your smaller plate inside of the larger one.

4

Cut out the base for your wreath using a craft blade.

Step 4

Cut out the base for your wreath using a craft blade.

5

Paint the wreath base, if needed.

Step 5

Paint the wreath base, if needed.

6

Draw some leaf shapes onto a sheet of thin cardboard.

Step 6

Draw some leaf shapes onto a sheet of thin cardboard.

7

Cut your leaf templates out using a craft blade.

Step 7

Cut your leaf templates out using a craft blade.

8

Use the template to trace leaf shapes onto some paper.

Step 8

Use the template to trace leaf shapes onto some paper.

9

Cut your leaves out.

Step 9

Cut your leaves out.

10

Fold your leaves in half lengthwise, then unfold them, to create a crease.

Step 10

Fold your leaves in half lengthwise, then unfold them, to create a crease.

11

Dress up the leaves further, if desired, then let them dry before moving on.

Step 11

Dress up the leaves further, if desired, then let them dry before moving on.

12

Glue down several leaves onto your paper wreath base.

Step 12

Glue down several leaves onto your paper wreath base.

13

Start filling in the gaps with more leaves.

Step 13

Start filling in the gaps with more leaves.

14

Wait for the glue to set or dry.

Step 14

Wait for the glue to set or dry.

15

Cut a piece of string long enough to hang your wreath.

Step 15

Cut a piece of string long enough to hang your wreath.

16

Attach the string to your wreath.

Step 16

Attach the string to your wreath.

17

Hang your wreath from a door or window.

Step 17

Hang your wreath from a door or window.

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