Make it Today – Christmas Wreath

By: Reach Up staff

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You don’t have to be a professional decorator, or a “craftsy” person for this Pom Pom Wreath project. I’m not! I’m just a mom who likes to get messy and create things along side my kids. This is fun, safe to make, and a great project for kids ages 4 to 12.

Your child will be so proud of this festive decoration that you made. May you cherish special holiday memories of doing something fun together!

All four ingredients needed were at my local dollar store: Glue, 1 foam/styrofoam wreath, 3 bags of pom poms in different sizes, ribbon.

1. Put a thick layer of glue on the top part of the wreath.

2. Place the biggest pom poms on the glue spaced a little apart from each other.

2A.  Add in the medium-sized pom poms. Stay away from clumps of colors. Arrange them to end with a good mix of all the colors.

2B. Add more glue if necessary before you attach the smallest pom poms in the empty spaces.

After the wreath dries for a few hours, check to see if any pieces need more glue. When it is completely dry, attach an arm’s length of ribbon the hang the wreath.
Tie a nice bow!

Tip:
It’s easier to put pom poms on in sections. Start with the top, then do the center, then the outside. If your wreath is tube shaped, finish one side (front side, inside and outer edge) and let it dry an hour. Then turn it over and finish the back side.

 

You can find this article and more in ReachUP Edition: Winter 2013

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