Variation on the Bag Wreath

The paper bag wreath, sometimes called the newspaper wreath, is a cost-efficient and fun craft for any season. The idea is to use recycled paper in your home and create a masterpiece that is environmentally friendly. I was not so eco-conscience in my creation, using some store bought Christmas paper. However, it was a money saving creation. I only needed one pack of 24 sheets of paper and, happily, the paper was on sale.

The only thing needed for this project is the following:

24-40 sheets of sorted paper (the thinner the sheets the better)

Scallop circle punch (2.5 inches)

Box of assorted straight pins (around 50)

14 in. foam wreath

Ribbon (for hanging)

In order to make the rose petals you need only stamp out the circles and use the end of a dull pencil, folding the circle around the pencil until several creases are formed. Then, using the straight pins, stick a pin in the center of each pre-made circle and stick into the foam. Some people also use a hot glue gun for this process, but I find that if you hate where you place a scalloped circle you can easily remove a pin and repeat the process (glue is a little too permanent for me). Just make sure to use thin paper, because the thicker the paper the harder to fold and the more difficult to squeeze each circle next to each other. I then pinned the ribbon to the top of the wreath for an easy hanging design.

The whole process should take you around two hours! In the end you have a fun and budget-friendly decoration.