Two Junk Chix: May 2013

Hello Summer!!!!!

Well Tia and I have been super busy this spring and I thought it was about time to give some love to our blog. So here we are last day of May and this was the first Crafty thing that I have done in months.

I made this wreath using a paper pad that I got at ACMoore that was filled with Summer Printed papers. I LOVE paper banners and came up with fun Paper banner wreath.

These are the supplies that I used.

multiple pattern papers that I cut into 2 x 12 paper strips

a wire wreath form with multiple rings

Glue sticks and gun

Stapler

Canvas banner

Clear sealing spray

Scissors

pencil

paint

brush

string

I folded all the papers in half first to make the process fast. Once all the papers were folded, I attached the paper to the outer ring first on the wire form until they were going around the length of the form. I stapled the paper close to the form to hold it in place. I used the hot glue to glue the papers together once I had them in place. Then continued until I had all the rows completed. I cut all the "tales" in the paper once I had them all attached. I had a few strips left and rolled the paper to make the ring in the center. I thought it looked more finished.

The Banner in the center, I used pre cut canvas banners that I got at Michaels. I hand painted the letters to spell "summer". I used some string glued the canvas to the string and covered the top edge with a strip of the patterned papers that was left.

I learned this the hard way. I hung my wreath up the night I finished it and the humidity in the air rolled the papers and the upper layer rolled over. I was so bummed to see that the next morning. Whipped out my glue gun and problem solved! I glued the backs of the paper to the under layers of papers which helped make it more sturdy. I added some clear acrylic spray to add even more support. It has been on the door for a couple of days now and is fine.

Here's to happy and fun filled summer!!!

Love Andrea & Tia