Hi Pals!
I had a lot of fun putting this Back To School Wreath together. It's very simple– you can even do it while visiting with your friends Sookie Stackhouse and Don Draper (courtesy of TiVo). This is also a great way to clean out your stash of school themed scrap paper.
Supplies: 12 inch styrofoam wreath, straight pins, scrapbook paper, scissors, ruler or paper trimmer, small chalkboard ($1 at craft store), glue gun, stickers (optional), letter stickers or chalk, crepe paper, felt or cardstock heart
Step 1: Cut approximately thirty 4 x 4 inch squares. Double sided paper is best because we're making pinwheels.
Step 2: Fold each square diagonally
Step 3: Fold it diagonally again
Step 5: Unfold and cut 2/3 of the way in on the folds
Step 6: Grab a pin and pierce a hole close to the point on every other point, then through the center.
Step 7: Congrats! You made a pinwheel. Place your pinwheels in the styrofoam wreath– sort of figuring out where you want your other pieces (A "We" piece, heart, and chalkboard)
Step 8: To make the little "We" sign, just trace a glass or mug (or a combination) on scrapbook paper or cardstock to make circles. Use letter stickers to handwrite "We". To make the crepe paper boarder, fold the paper every half inch or so, securing with a dab of glue from your glue gun. Then glue it on the back of your little sign.
Step 9: Add your letter stickers or handwrite "school" in chalk on the mini chalkboard. Mess around with the placement of the pinwheels, "We" sign, heart and chalkboard till you like how it looks. Hot glue down the larger elements. Optional: Decorate chalkboard frame with stickers. Note: I put pinwheels on the inside of the wreath also.
Step 10: Celebrate the fact you got a decor item done before the actual event
Linking up to these fun parties.
uh, yeah…I am totally making this!
Fo Sho!!
This is so stinkin’ adorable!!!
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This is really cute, but my school kids are teenagers and DO NOT want to go back, so I’m afraid this would not be received well at our house!
xo Erin
Ok, how cute is that?! I love the pinwheels. You had me excited with just that! Maybe the boys and I will have to give this one a go.
this is so cute, but would really make a great gift for teachers, no? good for you!
Oh my goodness! This is one of the most precious wreaths I’ve seen out there! I’m pretty sure I HAVE to make one of these for my classroom!!!
Great wreath! I’m a preschool teacher, getting excited to start back to school planning! Will be looking for new ideas. Love yours! Thanks for joining Toot Your Horn Tuesday!
cute idea!
This is so cute!!
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Very cute pinwheels! I’ve been meaning to try to make some, thanks for reminding me! Visiting today from TTA and a new follower-
Adorable! I’ve never tried to make a wreath before…but that may change very soon. :)
Liz
This is awesome! I love the pin wheels.
This is so darling, I must run out to the craft store for wreath form so I can make one!
That is so cute!!
It’s a pinwheel! I love it!
That is completely adorable!! Love all the little school add-ons. So cute!
THIS IS PRECIOUS! please come by CraftOManiac.blogspot.com and link this up on Monday for Craft-O-Maniac Monday! I just love the colors and the fun that it displays, well done! Jenn
loving this! I’m a new follower
That’s just adorable!
you are very clever – I’m constantly blown away by how many clever ladies there are out there, with such lovely blogs. Am following along for you – be sure to check out both of my blogs (am still new to blogging) @ https://louandjane.blogspot.com/ and https://homemadeforkids.blogspot.com/ All the best, Jane:)
I just love it, so fun! and the explanations are great, the kids and I will make one too. thanks!
Can’t wait to see your Christmas wreaths, newest follower – Jane:)
This is so fabulous! I love it!!
That’s very cute!
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What a FUN wreath! Thanks for the pinwheel tutorial too… I can’t wait to try this out!
Such a fun idea. Thanks for sharing
Hi,
This is so cute. It will be fun for sure. Will definitely try this.
how adorable…
Oh WOW!!! This is adorable!! I’d love for you to link it up to my first Link Party that I’m having! It’s a great find! I love your blog and happy to follow it! :)
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~Terrell @ FrouFrouDecor~
Great idea!!!
Hi..I’m Barb….I am from TTA. I am your newest follower. I hope you will get a chance to visit my blog @ santasgiftshoppe.blogspot.com & get inspired by something for your family/home. I hope you will follow me as well. I also would love for you to be a new Fan of my Facebook page too & click “LIKE” in the upper right hand corner of my blog & you’ve done it..Thanks so much! I am just starting at Facebook. Nice to meet ya new friend!!!
Very cute and creative….great job! Thanks for sharing at It’s Party Time Thursday at PonyTails&FishScales!
Such a cute wreath. Love it. I need to make a new wreath for my door. Thanks for the great idea and for sharing.
I love this idea. Could I steal a photo so I can point to your post from my blog?
Just saw this over at Someday Crafts and had to tell you how adorable it is! I love everything about it. :)
so fun! Thanks for joining us at “AP Tuesdays!” @ New Nostalgia! Hope to see you again tomorrow!
very cute! i will be featuring this wreath tomorrow for Crafty Tuesday on Random Crafty Georgia Girl.
What a cute idea! I love pinwheels and I have made them out of fabric as well! Thanks for linking up to Hoo’s got talent!
I love all those fun, festive pinwheels! Wheeee!
Your super darling back to school wreath has been featured at CraftOManiac.blogspot.com THANKS JEN
adorable! come on over and link up to MMM :)
I can see that you put a lot of hard work on your blog, I’m sure I’d visit here more often.Great job, keep posting interesting articles here. All The Best
This wreath is so ADORABLE!! I love it and am going to have to make this for September! :D Thanks for sharing!
merci, super md
I think I have everything I need to make this today! I am going back to school in a new building so I want some pretty things for my rooma nd this will be perfect!! I am a new follower. Please follow me :)
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