Wreaths of Fun

After months and months of refusing to give in to Pinterest, I finally gave it a try. I'm trying to be better at decorating for holidays to get into the spirit, so I thought this simple Valentine's Day wreath would be the perfect start. Plus, my door was looking empty after taking down the Christmas wreath. I combined 2 different ideas off Pinterest to create this simple and CHEAP wreath. 

Here's what you need:

-Old cereal box

-1 roll of crepe paper

-Hot glue gun and glue sticks

-A scrap of ribbon

The first thing you do is cut open the cereal box. With one of the largest sides of the box, cut out half of a heart. Then trace the shape onto the other half of the box and cut it out to create this...

Be sure to pay attention to the side you are tracing so they match up. You'll see later that I didn't do this at first. Luckily I had two cereal boxes handy!

Next you'll want to cut the crepe paper in strips 2 feet long. I used an entire roll that I got for $1! You might want to buy two rolls if you plan on making a thicker or a bigger heart.

For more of a "rose" look, crumple up each strip in a ball so it's not so crisp. Unfold the strip and start rolling the crepe paper by hot gluing at the stem every few turns. 

Told you I made the heart wrong at first :)

 After you have glued all the roses and they have had time to cool, it's time to start gluing them on!

 In order for them to stand up straight, you'll want to cut off the stems before hot gluing them on the heart. I also pushed down on each rose so they looked more realistic.

 And after they are all glued, attach some ribbon on the back with more hot glue. I just had a strip lying around so this didn't cost me anything. 

 For a total of $1...here is the finished product!

I think it turned out pretty well for what it cost. Eric thinks I should make a green shamrock for next month lol.

And for your viewing pleasure, here is my Christmas wreath I never posted.

 Eric came up with the idea to wrap ribbon around the wreath. It definitely tied everything together! What a good hubby :)