Caroline
Paper plate crafts and easy to create crafts are my favorite combination. In this post learn how to make this simple paper plate Christmas wreath craft with our helpful step-by-step tutorial and video.
This paper plate Christmas wreath is a simple and fun craft to make at school or home. It is a great way for kids to take part in adding their own personal touch to the holiday decor. Simply hang it on a mantle or doorknob for an easy, festive Christmas decoration.
Supplies:
- heavy duty paper plate
- green paint
- paintbrush or sponge brush
- green cardstock or construction paper
- paper cutter
- red poms
- red ribbon
- Glue Dots
- scissors
- stapler
Instructions:
1. Cut out the center of paper plate to create wreath shape
Begin by using scissors to cut out the center of your heavy duty paper plate to create a wreath shape.
2. Paint paper plate wreath
Paint the paper plate wreath with green paint. Set aside the paper plate for the paint to dry completely.
3. Cut strips of green cardstock paper
Use a paper cutter to cut strips of green cardstock or construction paper 1-1/2 inches by 8-1/2 inches. We cut up two sheets of paper for each wreath giving us 14 paper strips.
4. Staple paper strips around the Christmas wreath
When the paint on your paper plate is finished drying, bend one of your green strips around the rim of the paper plate aligning both of the ends together around the paper plate and place a staple in your paper plate to secure the paper strip in place. Continue stapling the remaining paper strips around the Christmas wreath, overlapping each paper strip slightly.
5. Attach bow to the bottom of Christmas wreath
Cut a strip of red ribbon and tie a bow in it. Add a few glue dots to the back of the bow and attach it to the bottom of your paper plate Christmas wreath.
6. Decorate Christmas wreath with red poms
Add a glue dots to several red poms and place them around the inside of your paper plate wreath. We chose to cover each of our staples with a red pom but you can style your wreath however you choose.
Hang your colorful paper plate wreath on a mantle, doorknob or hook somewhere in your house to add some Christmasy cheer to your decor.
Watch the video below to be guided through each step of this craft.
