How to Make a Rainbow Paper Wreath
Help your kids make this colorful paper wreath this St. Patrick's Day.
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- 12x12" sheets of paper in rainbow colors
- paper cutter
- pencil
- hot glue gun and sticks
- scrap piece of cardboard
- clover cutouts, ribbons, buttons etc.
Make Wreath Form
Cut a piece of cardboard or foam core into a 9" circle with a 4" hole in the center.
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Cut Paper Strips
Trim 20-25 1/4" strips of each color paper.
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Create Spirals
Wrap each paper strip around a pencil to create a spiral effect.
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Attach Spiraled Strips
Working in the color order of the rainbow, tightly hot gluepaper spirals in different directions onto the wreath form.
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Add Finishing Touches
Add paper cutouts, buttons, sequins or gold coins with hot glue. Attach a ribbon at the top for hanging.
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