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You are here: Home / Event / 12 Days of Christmas / 12 Days of Christmas–Day One–Paper Wreath {Event}

12 Days of Christmas–Day One–Paper Wreath {Event}

1 · Dec 1, 2010 · 50 Comments

On the first day of Christmas, my true friend gave to me…

Are you excited? I’m excited!! We at WhipperBerry are all working like busy little bees to bring you… (da ta ta da!)

The Twelve Days of Christmas!

Let me explain. This is a gift giving experience for you and your family to spread some cheer this season. Pick a special person (or family), and secretly deliver a gift-from-the-heart 12 days in a row! If you want to deliver your final gift on Christmas Eve, then start on Dec. 13th.  We will have you all prepared by then! Today we are focusing on day one and our paper wreath.

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Starting today, and continuing each day through December 12th, we will be bringing you a free printable, a gift idea, and a tutorial as well!!  You can use our ideas or come up with your own, and we will be having a link party on the 13th where you can all showcase your creativity!

Kristin has made a wonderful FREE PRINTABLE  for you to use. You can choose to use our cute poem and gift idea, or fill out the blank one with your own ideas.

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Click on the picture for the free download!

On the first day of Christmas my true friend gave to me… One wreath to make my door pretty!

Here’s a suggestion of a wreath you can make to give, or you can choose to make or buy your own.

Pretty Paper Wreath Tutorial

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This paper wreath uses the same Mod Podge twisting method I used with my paper pumpkins.

Supplies:

  • Scrapbooking paper cut into 1 inch strips
  • Original Mod Podge
  • Kraft or packing paper
  • Spray Paint
  • Hot glue gun
  • Ribbon
  • Embellishments of your choice

Twist your kraft paper into a tight cord and form into a circle slightly smaller than you want your wreath to be. Mine measures about 10 inches in diameter. Secure with hot glue. Spray paint the ring black (or another color depending on the colors of your paper).

 

One at a time, dip your paper strips into Mod Podge, and twist them to form a stick.

After they are mostly dry, bend them into a circle, and wrap each piece around the kraft ring, hot gluing the ends to the back. Keep layering on paper strips until the wreath looks very full and even.

 

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Tie ribbon to the top to hang the wreath, and embellish it as you wish!  Heather decorated mine with cute holly berries and a wooden ornament. For more tips and tricks for twisting paper visit my pumpkin tutorial.

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Join us tomorrow for Day Two!

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  1. Shannon says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:42 pm

    I LOVE this idea, Em!! How much scrapbook paper would you say you used?

    Reply
  2. June says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    Wow, what a creative idea. I love, love, love it!

    Reply
  3. Stacy says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    Gorgeous!!!! What patience you have 🙂 I hope one of my neighbors reads your blog!

    Reply
  4. Emily says

    December 1, 2010 at 4:09 pm

    @Shannon – I used (exactly) 24 sheets of 8.5×11 in. paper. I chose the "Magic of the Season" paperpack from Hobby Lobby! Still have paper left. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Wendy Walker Cushing says

    December 1, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    Well done Emily! Looks great!

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  6. Erin says

    December 1, 2010 at 5:05 pm

    I love it Emily!! I swore it was fabric…I can't believe it's made with paper!

    Reply
  7. Jayna Rae says

    December 1, 2010 at 5:05 pm

    I can't believe that is paper! It is gorgeous.

    Reply
  8. Raechel says

    December 1, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    WOW how very creative!
    TFS~Raechel
    http://raechelscards.blogspot.com/

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  9. Kelly H-Y says

    December 1, 2010 at 6:10 pm

    Holy cow … I just kept thinking about the patience that would take! Stunning!!!

    Reply
  10. LMcBurney says

    December 1, 2010 at 6:13 pm

    That is a gorgeous wreath. I thought it was made from fabric material when I looked at it. How big was the base ring you used to make this wreath?

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  11. Chelsea says

    December 1, 2010 at 8:34 pm

    That is so neat! I might just have to try this!

    Love it!

    ~Chelsea

    Reply
  12. Sandy Ang says

    December 1, 2010 at 9:41 pm

    What an original and creative idea !

    Reply
  13. Flannery Buchanan says

    December 2, 2010 at 12:54 am

    Wow! Soo cute! How ever did you come up with the idea?

    Flannery @ threesisterz.blogspot.com

    Reply
  14. Sue (Someone's Mom) says

    December 2, 2010 at 1:21 am

    Your wreath turned out beautifully! I love the colors!

    Reply
  15. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com says

    December 2, 2010 at 4:56 am

    Wow – how fun! I'll put it on my Fb page to let people know. what a fun party!!

    xox
    Jen

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  16. Allison says

    December 2, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    This is SO pretty! I can't believe it is just made out of paper! Love it!
    Thanks for linking this up to my Catch a Glimpse party as well.

    Reply
  17. Lei says

    December 2, 2010 at 4:57 pm

    What a fun idea for a wreath!

    Reply
  18. Allison says

    December 2, 2010 at 7:18 pm

    Thanks for linking up! This is a FABULOUS wreath and I will definitely have to try it! I appreciate your support. 🙂 http://vintagepollyanna.blogspot.com/2010/12/shabby-ruffle-fabric-holiday-wreath.html

    Reply
  19. Katie @ This Chick Cooks says

    December 3, 2010 at 1:02 am

    This is beautiful. Thanks for sharing it.

    Reply
  20. Kari says

    December 3, 2010 at 10:51 pm

    JAW DROPPING cute!! I love this!

    Reply
  21. Anonymous says

    December 3, 2010 at 11:05 pm

    Gorgeous! I wonder if this would work with wrapping paper… I have *tons* of that on hand.

    Reply
  22. Terry says

    December 3, 2010 at 11:19 pm

    What a great, great idea. I love it.

    Stopping by and following from Holiday Haven.

    Merry Christmas!!

    Reply
  23. Rhonda says

    December 4, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    WOW! What a neat wreath – thanks for sharing! Stopping by from Show and Tell!

    Reply
  24. Kori M. says

    December 5, 2010 at 1:35 am

    This is so cute! I definitely want to try it out.

    Reply
  25. Kathy says

    December 5, 2010 at 10:03 pm

    I love this wreath !

    Reply
  26. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming says

    December 6, 2010 at 6:46 pm

    Emily – So unique and pretty! Thanks so much for linking to the party – I greatly appreciate it! I featured these today – stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Hope you have a lovely week! ~ Stephanie Lynn

    Reply
  27. Melissa says

    December 7, 2010 at 2:26 am

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this!
    Melissa
    http://www.burstsofcreativity.blogspot.com/

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  28. Jessa Irene (Holiday-Haven) says

    December 7, 2010 at 5:15 am

    This is so lovely, and frugal. Great gift idea! Thanks for sharing it in the Christmas Party!

    Reply
  29. Carrie says

    December 7, 2010 at 8:16 am

    I thought that was fabric, too… wow, paper is even better. Great idea!

    Reply
  30. Busy as a Bee in Paris says

    December 7, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    i love this! ideas for 12 days of christmas. i'd love to have these ideas linked up to my christmas party http://busyasabeeinparis.blogspot.com/2010/11/christmas-ideas-for-children-des-idees.html
    xo,
    Maria

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  31. Kelli says

    December 7, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    i love this project!! very pretty!!

    Reply
  32. Cherie says

    December 7, 2010 at 3:16 pm

    I have loads of paper and this is a very cool wreath to try!

    Reply
  33. Anonymous says

    December 7, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    gorgeous idea.

    Reply
  34. Cassie says

    December 9, 2010 at 9:05 pm

    Super cute!

    Reply
  35. Molly Smith says

    December 12, 2010 at 5:35 pm

    This is the most fabulous wreath I have ever seen and I keep thinking "WOW" .. it blows my mind how much patience you must have. Thank you for sharing the tutorial and CONGRATS on winning the CSI Project challenge. WOW!

    Reply
  36. Cassie says

    December 15, 2010 at 2:08 pm

    This is absolutely amazing!!!!
    What a fabulous project!
    =)

    Reply
  37. Marianne says

    December 18, 2010 at 1:01 am

    Such an amazing wreath. Thank you for sharing at Holly bloggy.

    Reply
  38. Jerri says

    December 18, 2010 at 11:01 pm

    I love this! So beautiful!

    I'm featuring Christmas wreaths on my blog on Monday, and I've added you to my post. Come by and grab my featured button if you'd like one!

    Reply
  39. Mod Podge Amy says

    December 20, 2010 at 7:20 pm

    I absolutely love this! So much!

    Reply
  40. Anonymous says

    December 21, 2010 at 3:42 pm

    I thought it was material, not paper!! What an idea..so creative!!

    Reply
  41. Busy as a Bee in Paris says

    December 21, 2010 at 8:07 pm

    Thank you so much for linking up! I have absolutely LOVED your 12 days of Christmas what a fabulous idea! I'm a follower now! 😉 Hope your holiday season is merry and bright! xo, Maria

    Reply
  42. Shelley Haganman says

    December 22, 2010 at 12:30 am

    GORGEOUS!!

    Reply
  43. Bambi Pro says

    December 22, 2010 at 7:47 pm

    This is adorable. What a good friend as I'm sure this took alot of time. Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring.

    Reply
  44. Jaimee says

    December 30, 2010 at 2:13 pm

    Love this tutorial! I'm including it in a "Things to Try" post on my crafty blog : )
    craft-interrupted.blogspot.com

    Reply
  45. Donnie says

    January 4, 2011 at 2:39 am

    that is so unique. Really pretty.

    Reply
  46. Anonymous says

    January 13, 2011 at 7:23 pm

    Gorgeous!!

    Reply
  47. John says

    June 16, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    This seems to be a great site which offers party planners, wedding organizers, catering services, corporate event ideas and all products related to brides and weddings includes party planning etc.I had been relying on http://www.msxvipconcierge.com earlier and they too offered good stuff.

    Reply
  48. Lara says

    November 26, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    How long does it take the ‘sticks’ to dry?

    Reply

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