Amber Packer designed this Love Wreath just in time for Valentine's Day.
Supplies:My Mind's Eye Madison Avenue 6x6 paper pads
OR
My Mind's Eye Love Me 6x6 paper pads
Lost & Found 2 "Favorite" Brads
Lost & Found 2 "Favorite" Trim
Also Used: 6" white doilies, brown crochet, trim, clear rhinestones, 1 1/2" brown velvet ribbon,hot glue gun and glue
Instructions:
1- Rip out all 24 papers from both 6x6 pads. 2- Plug in glue gun and let warm up.3- Separate papers (there will be 4 of each pattern). Flip two of the four papers over so you end up with two of each side.4- Curl each 6x6 paper into a cone shape. Gently work in to the desired shape and size.5- When desired shape is achieved, adhere hot glue to edges and carefully roll cone to seal edge without having to touch it (and risk burning your fingers).6- Repeat for 47 of the 48 - 6x6 papers. Set aside one paper for heart in center. (You may not use all 48, but you will want the variety).7- Lay out cones to form back layer leaving a 2" hole in the center. I used 21 cones for this layer on my wreath. Be sure to distribute patterns and colors in a pleasing manner.8- Use glue gun and adhere cones together.9- Layer cones along the top leaving a 1" hole in the center. I used 21 cones for this layer also.10- Adhere on top of first layer letting bottom layer show.11- Scrunch and pinch 6 - 6" doilies and adhere together to form center of wreath.12- Hand cut heart from remaining piece of 6x6 paper and glue crochet trim along edge13- Scrunch another doily into a flower shape, hold in one hand and staple together.14- Add rhinestone to center.15- Adhere flower & photo to heart and add to center of wreath.16- Using hot glue, add a 2' piece of velvet ribbon to top to hang the wreath from.
ENJOY!
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http://www.amberpacker.com or:
http://www.mymindseye.com.
