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Cut a 9" circle from cardboard. In the center
of this circle, cut out and discard a 5" circle. This is the
form for your wreath.
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Twist the ends of a twist tie together leaving a
loop in the center of the twist tie. You can also use a 5"
piece of pipecleaner.
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Staple the twist tie/pipecleaner to one side of your
wreath form so that the loop section is facing the outside of the
circle. The staple should be just below the loop. Then,
fold the twisted end up over the staple. This is the hanger
for your wreath.
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Lay your wreath form down on your work surface face
up. Remember the hanger is on the back side.
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Using a glue stick, spread a layer of glue all over
the face of your cardboard wreath form. Lay the tissue paper
on top of the glue and press gently to ensure a good bond.
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The tissue should be larger than your circle.
At this point, trim the tissue so that it is 1/2" to 3/4" bigger
than the cardboard circle. Cut out the tissue paper from the
center of the circle leaving 1/2" to 3/4" extra tissue around the
inner circle..
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Cut slits in the tissue that extends past the
outside and inside of your cardboard. Using the glue stick,
glue these edges to the back of the circle. The slits you cut
will help the tissue to sit smoothly when you bring it to the
backside of the cardboard circle. Note: By covering the
cardboard with tissue paper, you won't have to worry that any of the
cardboard will show through. The tissue gives it a more finished
look.
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Now, simply peel the backs off of craft foam hearts
and stick them on to your cardboard circle, layering and overlapping
them. We used hearts in four sizes and three colors.
Note: Be sure you are holding the wreath form with the hook you
attached to the back (the hanger) at the top.
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Using glitter glue, outline several of the hearts.
