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2) Cut out strips of fabric 5 1/2" x 1 1/2".
I used 25 strips for my wreath but depending on
how close or far apart you place your strips,
you may need more of fewer strips. I used
5 strips each of 5 different patterns. If
you have pinking shears, this would be a good
time to use them.
3) The back of your paper plate will be the
front of the wreath. Glue the strips of
fabric to the paper plate so that you have an
even amount of fabric hanging off at both the
inner and outer edges of the plate. Overlap each
strip with the one placed down previously.
I found it easiest to apply the glue directly to
the plate spreading it over half of the back
side of the plate at a time.
4) After all the strips are glued to the back
side of the plate (the front of the wreath) you
will have extra fabric hanging off which you
need to bring to the other side of the plate and
glue down. To do this, flip the plate over
and spread glue over half of the unfinished side
of the plate. Bring the ends of the strips
around the plate and press firmly into the glue.
Take your time and make it neat. Spread
glue over the remaining unfinished portion of
the plate and press the ends firmly into the
glue. 5) If using a pipecleaner for the hanger
cut a 4" piece and save the rest for another
project. Twist the two ends of your
pipecleaner or twist tie together forming a
loop. Staple the loop to the backside of
your wreath at the point where the straight and
looped parts come together then bend the twisted
end up and over the staple so that the hanger
will not slide off.
6) Cut a strip of fabric 1 3/4" x 22" for the
bow. If you have pinking shears, use them
to cut this piece of material. Staple the
center of this piece of fabric to the front of
your wreath close to where the staple is for the
hanger. Tie the strip into a bow. It
should be covering both of the staples so they
are not visible from the front of the wreath.
Note: If you have a different size plate
handy; just change the side of the fabric strips
to fit your plate.
Printable instructions
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