Monday, April 8, 2013

Spring Paper Medallion Wreath



I put this pretty wreath together over the weekend and I'm thrilled with how sweet and springy it came out! Here's how I made it.

Materials and Supplies

  • Wreath form
  • Yarn
  • Scrapbook paper (various patterns)
  • Hot glue gun
  • Paper cutter
  • Burlap
  • Stones (those clear ones from the dollar store)
  • Letter stickers
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
 

1. Wrap the wreath form in yarn (not shown). 

Wrap the yarn around the wreath. Keep it tight, so none of the wreath shows through.

2. Measure the pieces of scrapbook paper.

I measured a 12x12 paper into 4x6" and 3x6" pieces.

 

3. Cut the scrapbook paper. 

I used my paper cutter to do it. You could also use scissors.


4. Accordion fold the paper. 

I used two 4x6" pieces to make the larger (base) medallions and 3x6" pieces to make the smaller (top) medallions.





5. Fold each accordion in half.



6. Hot glue the center of the "fan."

Hold it tight for 10 seconds or so. Repeat with the other fan.


7. Apply glue to the outside of the fan.

Match two fans together. Try to line up the ends of each fan and the center portion of the fan. Then glue the other sides of the medallions together to make a circle.



8. Release the two pieces of paper so you have a medallion.

Glue the center folds of the medallion.





9. Make the center of the flower using the glass stones and burlap.

Cover the stones in burlap, then adhere with hot glue. Trim any excess burlap.


10. Glue the large medallion, small medallion, and burlap center together. 

Use your hot glue gun to do this and make sure to hold in place for at least 10-20 seconds.




11. Glue each of your medallion flowers to the wreath.

Make sure to lay them out so they are even across the wreath, or lay them out however it strikes your fancy.


12. Make a "Spring" banner.

I cut pieces of burlap approximately 2x2". I then glued the burlap to the yarn. Then stuck the letter stickers to the burlap pieces. I used some hot glue to stick the letters to the burlap, to make sure they don't fall off.


13. Tie the banner to the wreath.

Then tie another short piece of yarn to the top so you can hang the wreath.




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24 comments:

  1. KatieApril 9, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    I love your wreath, it is very cute! I would love for you to share this on my weekly link party Blog Stalking Thursday. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  2. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Adorable wreath! Love the mix of colors. I wanted to let you also know that I've nominated your blog for a Liebster Award! To find out more about your award please check out my post: http://www.lifealittlebrighter.com/2013/04/liebster-award.html

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  3. UnknownApril 10, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Can I copycat this one? Love it:)

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  4. Gloria @ Simply GloriaApril 10, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Missy, I love this wreath! And your blog! I have also nominated you for the Liebster Award! Come over and find out more about your award! http://simplygloria.com/liebster-award/

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  5. Artsy VaVaApril 10, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    Love the wreath! Pinning.

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  6. UnknownApril 10, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    I love this, so cute!

    Holly at Not Done Growing

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  7. Marti @ SewLicious Home DecorApril 11, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    I LOVE this!! I have been looking for craft ideas to do with all my scrapbook paper and this is perfect, I can't wait to make one!! Great tutorial! I would love for you to link up at SHOW-licious Craft Showcase.

    Just follow the link....http://sew-licious.blogspot.com/2013/04/show-licious-craft-showcase-26.html.

    Marti

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  8. JessApril 11, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    What a cute idea. I love the way this turned out. Great job. thanks for linking up at http://viewfromrivermountain.blogspot.com/2013/04/show-it-off-wednesday-7.html

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  9. CrystalApril 12, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    So cute!!
    New follower from the Aloha hop! Hope you follow back!

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  10. must love junkApril 12, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Very cute!! New follower via the blog hop-I'd love you to visit :)
    Susan

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  11. UnknownApril 14, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    I love this adorable spring wreath!! Thank you for a great tutorial :)

    xo, Tanya
    twelveOeight

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  12. TheresaApril 14, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    This is so cute! Come link up sometime @ DearCreatives.com Happy Spring!

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  13. Peggy~PJH DesignsApril 14, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Your wreath is just darling! You give a good tutorial. Thanks for joining us this week at Transformed Tuesday.

    Hugs,
    Peggy~PJH Designs

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  14. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.April 14, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    So cute and colorful!

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  15. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereApril 15, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Missy, Your wreath is so adorable! Thank you for linking to the Open House party and check at this weeks party to see the wreath featured.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  16. Laurel StephensApril 16, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Your wreath is just adorable. I love the colors!

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  17. Julia @ It's Always RuettenApril 18, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    I love, love, love this wreath! This is wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing! Found you via Wait Til Your Father Gets Home link party!

    Cheers,
    Julia
    It's Always Ruetten

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  18. EmilyApril 19, 2013 at 1:16 AM

    I love the colors and the use of burlap! Lovely wreath!

    ~Emily
    http://tossedsaladlife.com

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  19. rcartwrightApril 19, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    What a great idea. Thanks for sharing. http://craftwithcartwright.blogspot.co.uk

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  20. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Love it. The colors are so pretty!
    Anjana @ http://happyandharried.wordpress.com

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  21. Krystie April 20, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Such a sweet spring wreath, I do need to get one up on my door.

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  22. Krista AasenApril 20, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    This is adorable! I LOVE it, great job!!
    Krista @thehappyhousie

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  23. UnknownApril 30, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Love this - so pretty!

    I would love for you to link up at the Empty Your Archive link party - we've got a special feature this week on wreaths, Alice x

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  24. UnknownJuly 8, 2016 at 3:00 AM

    Your blog is extremely brilliant. Quality contents are here.
    regular cleaning

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