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.
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.
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
This paper wreath uses the same Mod Podge twisting method I used with my paper pumpkins.
Supplies:
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Scrapbooking paper cut into 1 inch strips
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Original Mod Podge
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Kraft or packing paper
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Spray Paint
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Hot glue gun
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Ribbon
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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.
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.
Join us tomorrow for Day Two!
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I LOVE this idea, Em!! How much scrapbook paper would you say you used?
Wow, what a creative idea. I love, love, love it!
Gorgeous!!!! What patience you have 🙂 I hope one of my neighbors reads your blog!
@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. 🙂
Well done Emily! Looks great!
I love it Emily!! I swore it was fabric…I can't believe it's made with paper!
I can't believe that is paper! It is gorgeous.
WOW how very creative!
TFS~Raechel
http://raechelscards.blogspot.com/
Holy cow … I just kept thinking about the patience that would take! Stunning!!!
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?
That is so neat! I might just have to try this!
Love it!
~Chelsea
What an original and creative idea !
Wow! Soo cute! How ever did you come up with the idea?
Flannery @ threesisterz.blogspot.com
Your wreath turned out beautifully! I love the colors!
Wow – how fun! I'll put it on my Fb page to let people know. what a fun party!!
xox
Jen
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.
What a fun idea for a wreath!
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
This is beautiful. Thanks for sharing it.
JAW DROPPING cute!! I love this!
Gorgeous! I wonder if this would work with wrapping paper… I have *tons* of that on hand.
What a great, great idea. I love it.
Stopping by and following from Holiday Haven.
Merry Christmas!!
WOW! What a neat wreath – thanks for sharing! Stopping by from Show and Tell!
This is so cute! I definitely want to try it out.
I love this wreath !
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
LOVE LOVE LOVE this!
Melissa
http://www.burstsofcreativity.blogspot.com/
This is so lovely, and frugal. Great gift idea! Thanks for sharing it in the Christmas Party!
I thought that was fabric, too… wow, paper is even better. Great idea!
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
i love this project!! very pretty!!
I have loads of paper and this is a very cool wreath to try!
gorgeous idea.
Super cute!
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!
This is absolutely amazing!!!!
What a fabulous project!
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Such an amazing wreath. Thank you for sharing at Holly bloggy.
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!
I absolutely love this! So much!
I thought it was material, not paper!! What an idea..so creative!!
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
GORGEOUS!!
This is adorable. What a good friend as I'm sure this took alot of time. Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring.
Love this tutorial! I'm including it in a "Things to Try" post on my crafty blog : )
craft-interrupted.blogspot.com
that is so unique. Really pretty.
Gorgeous!!
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How long does it take the ‘sticks’ to dry?