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How to Make a Sustainable Recycled Autumn Wreath

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Level
Beginner
Time
1 hour
Budget
<10

Autumn is an exciting time and how better to celebrate its arrival than with a sustainable wreath? With the help of this beginner friendly step-by-step guide, and some ribbon and brown paper bags, you’ll be able to create a sustainable autumnal wreath that’s certain to catch the attention of your neighbours!

Project and instructions by Mother and Fun.

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Green Stripe Cotton Ribbon 15mm x 5m

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Green Bowtique Organdie Ribbon 25mm x 5m

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Black Mini Hot Melt Glue Gun

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Xcut No 1 Craft Knife

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Kraft Brown Jute Twine 33m

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You Will Need
* Green Cotton Ribbon
* Green Organdie Ribbon
* 8-10 Brown Paper Bags
* Cardboard
* Two Plates to Draw Around
* Glue Gun
* Scissors
* Craft Knife
* Twine

How to Make

Step 1
Find two plates, one of which is smaller than the other. Draw around the larger plate on a piece of cardboard. Use the smaller plate to draw another circle on the inside.
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Step 2
Use a craft knife to cut the carboard, forming a ring shape.
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Step 3
Take a paper bag, making sure that the folded side is facing up. Using your glue gun, make a line along the centre of the bag. Lay another paper bag directly on top and repeat until all 8 paper bags are stuck together.
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Step 4
Using sharp scissors, cut the folded part of the paper bags off.
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Step 5
Cut shapes out of the sides making sure it’s symmetrical on both sides.
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Step 6
Now for the fun part, pull the paper bags open like a fan to reveal a beautiful pattern.
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Step 7
Attach the paper bags to the cardboard ring using a glue gun.
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Step 8
Make a bow from ribbon and attach a loop of twine to the top. Hang it on your front door to be the envy of all your neighbours!
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