Let Freedom Ring!

Tomorrow is the 4th of July, one of my favorite holidays. Freedom is often overlooked in America, and even taken for granted; but each day on the 4th of July, we remember our freedom and how we came to receive it. I decided it would be fun to make a wreath for the holiday and I think it turned out pretty cute. Below is a tutorial...

You'll Need:

18" styrofoam wreath
10 yards of 1 1/2" wide ribbon

12" X 12" sheets of scrapbook paper

Assorted star stickers

Metal ruler
Scissors
Hot glue gun

Directions:
Cut a sheet of paper into six pieces, each measuring 4" X 6", for large medallions. For medium medallions, use 3" X 6" pieces, and for small medallions use 2 1/2" X 3 1/4" cuts.

Fold each piece of paper lengthwise in small, accordion-style pleats. Use the edge of a metal ruler to guide you, and to sharpen creases.

Fold each pleated paper in half.

Glue inner edges together.

Press and hold.

Gently fan out pleats.

Glue the second fan in place.

Then the third.

And finally, the fourth.

Add a star.

Repeat these steps for the rest of your various sized medallions until you have about 35-40.

Wrap wreath form in ribbon until completely covered.

Attach a wreath hanger.

Begin gluing the largest medallions to the wreath.

Continue layering with the medium, and then small medallions until the wreath is completely covered.

You're all done! Hang it pretty on your door and enjoy!