Ingredients
- Cardboard: 1 firm, clean piece for cutting the circular wreath base
- Orange crepe paper: several sheets for the main flower color
- Light-orange crepe paper: several sheets for the second flower color
- Stapler: 1 stapler to secure each flower stack at the center
- Scissors: 1 pair to cut the cardboard and prepare paper squares
- Silicone adhesive: 1 tube to attach the finished flowers to the cardboard base
Instructions
- Make the cardboard ring by cutting a wreath-shaped base from the cardboard.
- Prepare several squares from both shades of crepe paper, keeping them all the same size.
- Place 8 to 10 squares on top of one another to stack the paper.
- Cut the stacked squares into a circle and staple through the center to hold the layers together.
- Cut short divisions around the outside edge of the circle toward the center, stopping before the staple.
- Gently fluff each layer one at a time until all sheets stand up and form a round, ruffled flower.
- Repeat the same process with both shades of orange to prepare enough flowers.
- Place the blossoms on the cardboard base without attaching them at first to arrange the colors.
- Secure the flowers to the cardboard one at a time with silicone adhesive.
- Continue placing flowers until the cardboard is hidden. Add blossoms to any visible areas.
- Let the wreath sit until the silicone is fully set before decorating a door or window.
Notes
Keep the wreath away from rain, damp areas, and open flames. For best results, display it indoors or in a sheltered area.
