Wintry Wreath

I originally created this wreath with Thanksgiving in mind... 

but as I went along, I opted not to use color,

so it turned out looking like a wintry wreath instead.

Here's what I used to make it:

1 paper plate

2 or 3 sheets of white paper

scallop-edged scissors

black watercolor/fine-tipped brush

white glue

white glitter
ribbon

First I cut out the center of the paper plate.

Next, I started cutting out my leaves.  

The larger leaves in the back rows measure about 4" by 2".  

The small leaves in the front are about 2" by 1".  

I used 18 large leaves (9 with words), 

and 10 small leaves (2 are hidden behind the ribbon).

I then used black watercolor to paint words 

that represent a few things I'm thankful for.

Here's an illustration to show what I did in the next steps:

 I placed the paper plate upside down on the table. 

Next I arranged the large leaves ~ the pattern I used was: 

plain leaf, with word, plain leaf...  

I then glued them down
~ using as little glue as possible ~
covering the inside edge.

I glued the small leaves down over the plain leaves,
and slightly curled the edge for some dimension.

I used glue and glitter to make designs on the leaves like this:

The final touch was finding the right ribbon to hang my creation.
This September, I was a bridesmaid in my brother's wedding.
That silvery, satiny ribbon once wrapped around the bouquet I carried. 

Isn't it beautiful?
 
I knew I'd find a good use for it!

 
Hope you enjoyed this simple wintry wreath...

I'm thankful you stopped by!



"Winter is the time for comfort... 
it is the time for home."

~ Edith Sitwell ~