Santa Tulle Wreath

Aloha Crafters ~

Today's Idea & Inspiration is a Santa Tulle Wreath.

Supplies:

• Plush Santa Hat (30107742)
• 10" Straw Wreath (77603647)
• 2 White Tulle Rolls (77442731)
• White Duct Tape (23029977)
• Glue gun
• 3"- 4" Ribbon Scrap
• Needle & Thread
• Fabric Scissors

Instructions:

1. Cover Straw Wreath with White Duct Tape
2. Cut White Tulle into 15" strips
3. Knot White Tulle strips around 3/4 of Straw Wreath
4. Make Loop with Ribbon Scrap
5. Sew Ribbon Loop 1/3 of the way up from bottom edge in the middle back of the Santa Hat
6. Tack thread through front of Santa hat
7. Hot glue Santa Hat to Straw Wreath
8. Trim Santa's Tulle "beard" as desired

Happy Crafting!

*Don't forget to scroll down to read today's earlier post! Brandon is making Gingerbread Birdhouses on our latest Crankin' Out Crafts Episode.

Green Monster Wreath

Aloha Crafters ~

Today's Idea & Inspiration is a Green Monster Wreath. He was a lot of fun to make and quite simple.

Supplies:

• 3-4 Rolls of Apple Green Tulle (30132540)
• 14" Straw Wreath (77603621)
• Greening Pins (77479485)
• 2 - 3" Styrofoam Balls (30017676)
• Black Glitter 12X12 Paper (30081254)
• 1" Circle Punch (30028719)
• French Paisley Ribbon (30091790)
• Black Cardstock
• White Cardstock
• Adhesive of choice

Instructions:

1. Cut Apple Green Tulle into 6-8" strips
2. Fold tulle strips in half, pin using greening pins to front of straw wreath
3. Adhere styrofoam balls to wreath (see picture)
4. Punch 2 circles from Black Glitter Paper, adhere to styrofoam balls
5. Make Bow Tie from Ribbon, adhere to wreath (see picture)
6. Cut teeth from white cardstock, adhere to back of tulle
7. Cut black cardstock to fit back of wreath, adhere to wreath

Happy Crafting!