Sparkling Vintage Wreath  

SPARKLING VINTAGE WREATH


What color says Christmas more than beautiful Christmas red? A little metallic spray paint and traditional tree tinsel combine with knick-knacks to make this elegantly red holiday statement.


What You'll Need:
Small Christmas items such as acrylic fruit, Santas, reindeer, ornaments, etc.
Newspapers
Primer (such as Kilz) and red metallic spray paint (available at hobby or crafts stores)
10-inch plastic foam wreath form (such as Styrofoam)
Packages of red tinsel garland
Scissors
Short-length straight pins
Hot glue and glue sticks
1/4-inch wide red satin ribbon
1-inch red muffin cup liners
3-inch wide red wire edge
Ribbon for bow


What You Do:
Choose the items you want to put on the wreath. Lay them on the newspaper and paint with primer. Allow to dry. Paint the items with the metallic red paint. Turn the objects and paint again if necessary. Allow to dry. Set aside.


Cut the tinsel into 3-foot lengths to make it easier to wrap the form. Starting anywhere on the backside of the wreath, pin one end of the tinsel. Start wrapping the wreath until that length of tinsel is used. Add another length and continue until the wreath is entirely wrapped. Pin the end of the tinsel on the back.


Hot-glue the painted Christmas items to the tinsel. Make tiny fans by cutting a section from the muffin liners. Poke a hole in the corner and add a ribbon. Hot glue onto wreath. Tie a bow with the wire-edged ribbon and glue to center of wreath.