I saw a great idea on Parents.com to create a Family Photo Wreath. I love the idea of unconventional wreaths, and this one is a great addition to our Christmas decor.
Here is what you need for this project:
12" foam wreath
Colored cardstock
9 - 4x6" black and white photos
Hot glue gun and glue stick
Decorative edge scissors
4" circle template
Double-sided tape or craft glue
Ribbon (to hang wreath)
Twine
Jingle bells
2 T-pins
To get started, cut out your 4x6 pictures into 4" circles. Attach to cardstock with double-sided tape or craft glue. Using decorative edge scissors, cut out cardstock in a slightly larger circle than the pictures.
Now that I'm done, I wish I would've wrapped my wreath with ribbon, yarn, or strips of fabric. That way, when you look at it from the side, you can't see the white foam wreath. Either way though, it looks good from the front.
Arrange the pictures (now attached to cardstock) where you want them on the foam wreath. They'll overlap a bit, which is fine. This will help you so you can't see the foam wreath. Attach with hot glue.
For a little extra decorative touch and cuteness, I added small jingle bells to twine and tied it in a bow. Attach to the wreath with hot glue.
Using T-pins, attach a long strand of ribbon in 2 places on the back of the wreath. Grab the center of the ribbon and hang from a nail. I also added a little twine and jingle bells at the top where it's hanging on the nail. And there you have it...your new Christmas Photo Wreath!
