Make a fun Paper Chain Fall Wreath. Turn those paper scraps into a beautiful handmade wreath. An Easy DIY Craft Tutorial Idea.
I just love fall colors. I think they bring a feeling of warmth and home.
A while ago I was browsing Pinterest and found this cute little diddy.
I love the look of this wreath! So of course, I pinned it. And can you believe I actually made something that I pinned? Crazy huh!
This wreath was made by Michele at Michele Made Me. She has a really great step-by-step tutorial with pictures so I am not going to recreate it.
Supplies Used to Make a Paper Chain Fall Wreath
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- Yellow, Orange, Brown, Red Cardstock
- 12" Embroidery Hoop
- Silhouette Cameo
- Sketch Pens
- Gold Smooch Spritz
How to Make a Paper Chain Fall Wreath
I knew I wanted my wreath to be fall-themed so I made my paper chains from yellow, orange, red, and brown cardstock.
I used an embroidery hoop as the center of the wreath and wrapped it like Michele suggested. It was a little tricky at first but then it started to come together. I like how it looks "naked", but I wanted to add just a little bit more to it.
A couple of weeks ago I bought some sketch pens that go in my Silhouette and I hadn't gotten the chance to try them out yet.
They are so cool! (To do this you will need to have the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition.) I picked a font from my computer and typed out "Give Thanks, opened the sketch window over the words and selected continuous. Remove the blade and put the Sketch Pen where the blade goes and select cut in the software. Then the Silhouette starts drawing!
Doesn't it look cool?!
I started with a 12 x 12 sheet of paper. After the Silhouette drew on the paper I cut it down so it was 2 x 12 inches and cut 2 more pieces that were 2 x 4 inches.
Score the 2 ends of the "Give Thanks" strip ½ inch in.
I sprayed a light spray of Gold Smooch Spritz over the strips of paper. It didn't show very well in the pictures but gives it a very light sparkle.
Glue the 4-inch strips of paper into the score fold of the "Give Thanks" strips and trim the edges to look like a ribbon. Hot Glue the backside of the score and glue to the wreath.
That is all there is to it!
Didn't it turn out so cute?
I hung mine on the inside of my back door.
Where will you hang yours? Share and leave a comment below!
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- The Cricut Cutting Machine is easily our favorite crafting tool. We use it in so many of our tutorials!
- These MakerX Crafting Tools are perfect for keeping in the craft room, and are always ready when needed!
- This Fiskars Paper Trimmer is easy to use and cuts nicely without frayed edges.
- These Scotch Precision Scissors cut like a dream and you get multiple pairs in a pack!
Toqua's Crafts
That is SUPER cute!! I too like fall colors. I think they are my favorites. Thank you for sharing!
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love
What a creative and cute idea! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Mel@Mellywood's Mansion
That looks amazing really effective way to add color and texture by from make the scene Monday
Cathy
I love this wreath - so ingenious. Think I will definitely have to try it. I have the Cricut and the pens but haven't really utilized them. Think maybe I will have to dust them off and try them out. Thanks for sharing. Stopping by from Snap.....
Gina @ MoneywiseMoms
Really cute! I love seeing wreaths that are a little different than traditional. I'll check out Michele's tutorial.
Jenna
I used to make those paper chains all the time from the perforated edges of print-outs from a Dot Matrix printer (remember those?) but I would have never thought to make a wreath from them! Love it!
Hey Mommy, Chocolate Milk
This is soooo cute! I would love if you added this to my link-up!
Kathe
So pretty! I could see making these wreaths for all seasons and holiday by just changing out the colors! Thanks for sharing at the party this week! I've also featured this on my Facebook page 🙂
Robin @ FlusterBuster.com
I absolutely love the fall colors. What a good idea! I can think of so many different applications for this process.
Tonna @ Navy Wifey Peters
Cool wreath!
Claiming Our Space
I love this wreath. The texture is great and so unexpected. Thanks so much for sharing on Tout It Tuesday! Hope to see you next week.
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Love this!!
Natalie B.
So cute, love this idea!
Thanks for sharing over on Tutorial Thursdays, much appreciated.
x
Natalie
Hey Mommy, Chocolate Milk
Love it! Thanks for sharing at Mom's Library!
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I've been making chains out of gum wrappers for years. Maybe it's time for me to branch out and try real paper! So cute! I’ll be featuring this idea tomorrow on OneCreativeMommy.com. Be sure to stop by One Creative Weekend to grab a feature button.
Michele Cole
This wreath is really great! I love the colors and the texture.
Michelle's Tasty Creations
Katie,
This wreath is super cute and creative! I love the look of the accordian (?) style paper. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share this week! Have a wonderful week.
Michelle
Sarah
I love this wreath its so cool! I've featured you today at Pintastic Monday.
http://sarahdawndesigns.blogspot.com/2012/11/pintastic-monday-17.html#.UKpItqD4K3c
Tessa
Thanks for linking up at tessacotton! I've pinned your awesome wreath, I love how it can work for any season! I'd love it if you'd join with all your winter/holiday crafts at our new Christmas linky party!
http://tessacotton.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-linky-party.html
Summer Rumsey
Katie I love this! I need to make a wreath like this - probably for Christmas - thanks for linking up to my linky party!
aish
Loved it n tried it!! Thanks!!