Paper Wreath

*** Updated:  Tutorial Included ***

Is anyone else been feeling the overwhelming urge to spend the whole day crafting lately?

I sure have!

This past week I couldn't ignore the pull of my glue gun another second.

It must be these almost too cool, crisp days we have been having.  You know that precarious perch between fall and winter weather.  I just want to snuggle into my nice warm house and make a big mess just for the fun and pleasure of making something new.

I decided a book wreath would be a great place to start since it's been on my to-do list for like ever!

Boy was it fun!  I had never made this type of wreath before and it went together surprisingly fast.

When it was all finished I decided my faux beadboard door in the family room was the perfect place to hang my new treasure.

Of course I had to add a few pretty items to round out the display which was a whole different sort of fun.  The basket, the doily and the crochet runner are all new to me items I've found lately so it was enjoyable to find a way to use them.

I had thought making the wreath would curb my craftiness for a while but I think it's only succeeded in adding fuel to the fire.

Last night, once again, unable to ignore my glue gun I made this small book wreath while I watched a show.

Is your glue gun behaving it's self or is it screaming for attention?

Just in case it's howling at you, 

here's how I made the wreath.

You'll need a book, a foam wreath form and a glue gun with lots of glue sticks.

Cut or rip book page into four inch squares.

Taking one four inch square, place handy-dandy gluing tool (aka a pencil) in the middle of the square . . .

Then scrunch the paper up around the pencil and hold in place with your fingers.

Here's another view of what it should look like at this point.

Next simply add some glue and attach to the wreath.  Use the pencil to hold the paper against the wreath while the glue cools - - this is the hardest part I thought, sometimes waiting for the glue to cool and firm up seemed like it took forever.

That's it really.  

I did find that things went more smoothly when I  added the paper all along the inside of the wreath first . . . 

Followed by lining the outside edge of the wreath next.

And then finally filling in the middle section. 

In case your wondering how close to place the paper together I'd guess I glued them onto the wreath every quarter inch or so.

(If anyone is interested in a tutorial for the other wreath I made while watching TV just let me know.  Sure won't mind making another one to show you how it's done.)

Robin

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