DIY Christmas Card Wreath

This Christmas card wreath is definitely one of my top favorite crafts I've made this year.

Make one.

You'll love it.

I fell in love with the idea when I stumbled across someones blog through Pinterest (the same place I got the idea for the glittery clothespins I posted about last week) and just had to make one for myself.

The Materials

• Some sort of large craft ring/embroidery hoop which will be your wreath
• Glitter clothespins
• Glue gun
• Optional: spray paint

Directions

First: Prep your "wreath."

I went to JoAnns in search of  an embroidery hoop but couldn't find one big enough. Instead, I found a large, gold, metal ring that I decided would work perfectly. Whatever you choose to use, make sure the width of the ring is at least thick enough to glue something to and sturdy enough to hold up lots of clothespins and cards (so something like wire wouldn't work for this)!

I has decided that my wreath was going to be white and silver so I spray painted it white before I started. We had the spray paint on hand, but you can use anything you want to cover the ring/hoop. And if you happen to find a ring/hoop that doesn't need to be painted....well then you've saved yourself a step!

While the ring/hoop is drying, you can prep the glitter clothespins. I spray painted these white before glittering.

Now that everything is ready, you can begin the assembly process.

I apologize in advance for the poor quality of these next few pictures.

1. It was getting dark and so there wasn't as much light in the room
2. It's very difficult to actually glue gun something and take pictures at the same time. You can go ahead and try doing it yourself if you don't believe me!!

Determine ahead of time how many clothespins you want to use and where you want them to be around the ring/hoop.

Also decide which direction you want them to face. You can mix facing them inside and out or keep them all facing out like I did.

When you're ready to get gluing, apply a drop of glue on the back of your first clothespin.

Then stick the clothespin on the ring/hoop.

Continue the entire way around until you're done!

Since my ring was on the thinner side, I turned it over once the pins had dried and applied glue on the back as well, just to make sure they were securely fastened!

 

Once it's totally dry, find a pretty ribbon and tie it in a bow. Hang your wreath somewhere it can be admired and clip away as your Christmas cards start arriving!!!