{"id":46090,"date":"2024-11-18T05:27:31","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T05:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/?p=46090"},"modified":"2024-11-18T05:27:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T05:27:36","slug":"3-christmas-wreath-crafts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/3-christmas-wreath-crafts","title":{"rendered":"3 Christmas Wreath Crafts to Try This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"46090\" class=\"elementor elementor-46090\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a6fc08 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0a6fc08\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0724e26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0724e26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\"><div><div class=\"pt-0\"><div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\"><div class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\"><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">The holiday season brings with it a sense of excitement, joy, and a wonderful opportunity for creativity. If you\u2019re looking for a fun and easy way to engage the kids and embrace the Christmas spirit, crafting a DIY Christmas wreath is the perfect project.<\/span><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"><div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"c74f8a8b-483c-4d70-af88-501fe5bbda4e\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><p>Decorating with Christmas wreaths is a cherished tradition, symbolising warmth and hospitality as they adorn front doors and homes. Creating wreaths can be a delightful experience for children, allowing them to express their creativity while promoting teamwork and bonding.<\/p><p>Whether you\u2019re planning a classroom activity, a family craft day, or simply want to add a festive touch to your home, here are three engaging Christmas wreath crafts to try this year.<\/p><p>So, gather your supplies, roll up your sleeves, and prepare for a joyful crafting adventure.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0f58f0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d0f58f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6471a48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6471a48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ribbon-shaped Christmas Wreath<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b55842b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b55842b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Materials Needed:<\/h4><ul><li>Paper plates or <a title=\"cardboard circle base\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/education-supplies\/art-supplies\/Cardboard-Circle-Base-19cm-CRAF7116\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cardboard circle base<\/a><\/li><li>A4 size green and red coloured <a title=\"copy paper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=rainbow%20copy%20paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">copy paper<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Glue stick\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glue%20stick&amp;categories=255169&amp;brands=COS&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue stick<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Scissors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=scissors&amp;categories=507619&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Glitter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glitter&amp;categories=256098%7C2560%7C252997&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;fromPrice=0&amp;toPrice=0&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glitter<\/a>, <a title=\"pom-poms\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=pom%20pom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pom-poms<\/a>, <a title=\"rhinestones\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=rhinestone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rhinestones<\/a>, or <a title=\"sequins\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=sequin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sequins <\/a>(for embellishments)<\/li><li><a title=\"Ruler\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=ruler&amp;categories=25&amp;brands=COS&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruler<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Pencil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=pencil&amp;categories=252420%7C252545%7C252547%7C252550&amp;brands=COS&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pencil<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"String\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=string&amp;categories=42&amp;brands=HEAPSGOOD&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">String<\/a>\/<a title=\"ribbon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=ribbon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ribbon<\/a> for hanging<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e61e83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9e61e83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Craft-1024x615.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-46093\" alt=\"Christmas wreath DIY step by step instructions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Craft-1024x615.png.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Craft-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Craft-768x461.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Craft-1536x922.png.avif 1536w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Craft-1080x648.png.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Craft.png 1563w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Christmas-Craft-1024x615.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Christmas-Craft-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Christmas-Craft-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Christmas-Craft-768x461.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Christmas-Craft-1536x922.png 1536w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Christmas-Craft-1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Christmas-Craft.png 1563w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d580b43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d580b43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Step-by-Step Instructions:<\/h3><h4>1. Create Your Circle Base<\/h4><p><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Cut out a large circle from a piece of cardboard (width of the circle should be at least 4-6 cm to have enough space to glue the paper) or you can use a cardboard circle base.<\/span><\/p><h4>2. Create the Paper Strips<\/h4><p>Cut strips of green and dark green coloured copy paper about 1-2 cm wide and 10-15 cm long.<\/p><h4>3. Assemble the Wreath<\/h4><p>Start sticking the paper strips onto the circle base, gluing them close together to cover the entire ring. Alternate colours or create patterns for a festive look. Make sure the loops overlap slightly to give your wreath a full appearance.<\/p><h4>4. Add Texture<\/h4><p>To add texture, you can cut the ends of the paper strips into points or curl them using the edge of your scissors.<\/p><h4>5. Add Decorative Elements<\/h4><p>Once the base is covered, add small decorations like glitter, pom-poms, sequins, rhinestones, or glue.<\/p><h4>6. Attach a Bow<\/h4><p>For a final touch, you can glue a bow made of paper or ribbon at the top of the wreath.<\/p><h4>7. Let it Dry and Display<\/h4><p>Allow the glue to dry completely. Attach a string or ribbon at the top for hanging, and your paper Christmas wreath is ready to decorate your space!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-105c6fb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"105c6fb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94abcc9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"94abcc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Christmas Wreath with Paper Leaves<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5a74a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5a74a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Materials Needed:<\/h4><ul><li>Paper plates or <a title=\"cardboard circle base\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/education-supplies\/art-supplies\/Cardboard-Circle-Base-19cm-CRAF7116\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cardboard circle base<\/a><\/li><li>A4 size green and red coloured <a title=\"copy paper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=rainbow%20copy%20paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">copy paper<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Glue stick\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glue%20stick&amp;categories=255169&amp;brands=COS&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue stick<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Scissors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=scissors&amp;categories=507619&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Glitter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glitter&amp;categories=256098%7C2560%7C252997&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;fromPrice=0&amp;toPrice=0&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glitter<\/a>, <a title=\"pom-poms\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=pom%20pom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pom-poms<\/a>, <a title=\"rhinestones\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=rhinestone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rhinestones<\/a>, or <a title=\"sequins\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=sequin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sequins <\/a>(for embellishments)<\/li><li><a title=\"Ruler\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=ruler&amp;categories=25&amp;brands=COS&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruler<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Pencil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=pencil&amp;categories=252420%7C252545%7C252547%7C252550&amp;brands=COS&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pencil<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"String\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=string&amp;categories=42&amp;brands=HEAPSGOOD&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">String<\/a>\/<a title=\"ribbon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=ribbon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ribbon<\/a> for hanging<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e7118c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0e7118c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Wreath-2-1024x615.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-46097\" alt=\"Step by step instructions on how to make Christmas wreath\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Wreath-2-1024x615.png.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Wreath-2-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Wreath-2-768x461.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Wreath-2-1536x922.png.avif 1536w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Wreath-2-1080x648.png.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Wreath-2.png 1563w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Christmas-Wreath-2-1024x615.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Christmas-Wreath-2-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Christmas-Wreath-2-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Christmas-Wreath-2-768x461.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Christmas-Wreath-2-1536x922.png 1536w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Christmas-Wreath-2-1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Christmas-Wreath-2.png 1563w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42a8dfd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"42a8dfd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d11fdf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d11fdf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h3><h4>1. Prepare the Base<\/h4><p>Take a cardboard circle base or start by cutting out the centre of a paper plate to create a round wreath shape.<\/p><h4>2. Create Strips<\/h4><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"817048a6-e27a-486b-bcc5-0dc96e2d1605\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><p>Take green copy paper and mark lines 3 cm apart across the sheet. Cut along these lines to create strips. Fold each strip in half and cut them again to form smaller pieces.<\/p><h4>3. Draw the leaves<\/h4><p>Once you have the cutouts, shape them into leaves. These leaf cutouts will be used to cover the circle base, creating a lush and full look for your wreath.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><h4>4. Assemble the Wreath<\/h4><p>Stick the cut-out leaves around the edge of the circle base\/paper plate. Overlap them slightly to create the effect of layered leaves.<\/p><h4>5. Create a Bow<\/h4><p>Take a red coloured copy paper and draw a bow. Cut it out and stick it using glue stick in the centre of the wreath.<\/p><h4>6. Add Decorative Elements<\/h4><p>You can use pom-poms, add glitter, rhinestones, or sequins for extra sparkle.<\/p><h4>7. Attach a Ribbon for Hanging<\/h4><p>Once the wreath is completely dry, attach a ribbon loop or a string to the top using glue or tape. The wreath is now ready to be displayed on a door, in a window, or on the fridge!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf608e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cf608e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Loop Paper Wreath Craft<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38074fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38074fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Materials Needed:<\/h4><ul><li>Paper plates or <a title=\"cardboard circle base\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/education-supplies\/art-supplies\/Cardboard-Circle-Base-19cm-CRAF7116\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cardboard circle base<\/a><\/li><li>A4 size green and red coloured <a title=\"copy paper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=rainbow%20copy%20paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">copy paper<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Glue stick\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glue%20stick&amp;categories=255169&amp;brands=COS&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue stick<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Scissors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=scissors&amp;categories=507619&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Glitter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glitter&amp;categories=256098%7C2560%7C252997&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;fromPrice=0&amp;toPrice=0&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glitter<\/a>, <a title=\"pom-poms\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=pom%20pom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pom-poms<\/a>, <a title=\"rhinestones\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=rhinestone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rhinestones<\/a>, or <a title=\"sequins\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=sequin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sequins <\/a>(for embellishments)<\/li><li><a title=\"Ruler\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=ruler&amp;categories=25&amp;brands=COS&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruler<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Pencil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=pencil&amp;categories=252420%7C252545%7C252547%7C252550&amp;brands=COS&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pencil<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"String\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=string&amp;categories=42&amp;brands=HEAPSGOOD&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">String<\/a>\/<a title=\"ribbon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=ribbon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ribbon<\/a> for hanging<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9994a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f9994a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Wreath-2-1-1024x615.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-46101\" alt=\"Christmas Wreath Craft step by step instructions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Wreath-2-1-1024x615.png.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Wreath-2-1-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Wreath-2-1-768x461.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Wreath-2-1-1536x922.png.avif 1536w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Wreath-2-1-1080x648.png.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Wreath-2-1.png 1563w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Christmas-Wreath-2-1-1024x615.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Christmas-Wreath-2-1-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Christmas-Wreath-2-1-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Christmas-Wreath-2-1-768x461.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Christmas-Wreath-2-1-1536x922.png 1536w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Christmas-Wreath-2-1-1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Christmas-Wreath-2-1.png 1563w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86bfb23 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"86bfb23\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b1d2d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b1d2d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h3><h4>1. Prepare the Base<\/h4><p>Use a cardboard circle base or a paper plate to create the foundation for your wreath.<\/p><h4>2. Create Paper Strips<\/h4><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Take 3 A4 coloured copy paper and draw two parallel lines along the longer edges, 1.5 cm apart. Mark 1 cm intervals along each line, then connect the corresponding points to form cutting lines. Fold the paper in half and cut along the lines to make strips. Repeat to create two more sets.<\/p><h4>3. Create Paper Loops<\/h4><p>Join the edges of each strip along the 1.5 cm margin, forming loops.<\/p><h4>4. Attach Paper Strips to the Base<\/h4><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Wrap the first paper loop around the cardboard base and secure it with glue stick. Repeat with the remaining loops until the entire base is covered.<\/p><h4>5. Add a Bow<\/h4><p>Draw a ribbon or bow on red coloured copy paper, cut it out, and glue it to the centre of the wreath.<\/p><h4>6. Attach a Hanging String<\/h4><p>Affix a piece of string or ribbon to the top back of the wreath for easy hanging.<\/p><h4>7. Decorate Your Wreath<\/h4><p>Add embellishments like pom-poms, sequins, rhinestones, or glitter to personalise your wreath.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-869fbbc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"869fbbc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a846049 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a846049\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ac68fe58-11a8-436d-ba2d-05d854914419\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ac68fe58-11a8-436d-ba2d-05d854914419\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"fd6b01be-db06-46b4-96eb-91f7dcb4fa78\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><p>For more Christmas crafting inspiration, why no try\u00a0<a title=\"DIY Lolly Bags\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/easy-diy-lolly-bags\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY Lolly Bags<\/a>, perfect for wrapping sweet treats or small trinkets for friends and colleagues. These delightful bags are great for parties and serve as wonderful take-home favours.<\/p><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cfb0f9f5-a20d-422e-97ed-d54b76a62805\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><p>Share the joy of the season with <a title=\"handmade Christmas cards\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/handmade-christmas-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">handmade Christmas cards<\/a> for your loved ones, turning them into treasured keepsakes for all who receive them.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style3 like-46090 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='46090' data-nonce='a4a133807c' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Did you find this useful?' \/><span class='lc-46090 lc'>+1<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class='action-unlike'><a class='unlbg-style3 unlike-46090 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='unlike' data-post_id='46090' data-nonce='a4a133807c' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='' \/><span class='unlc-46090 unlc'>0<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class='status-46090 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas wreaths are a wonderful way to celebrate the spirit of the season, making them fun for kids, parents, and teachers alike. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":46092,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2121],"tags":[95,1624,1705,2482,3284],"class_list":["post-46090","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cospedia","category-education","tag-christmas","tag-christmas-art-and-craft","tag-christmas-crafts","tag-christmas-diy","tag-wreath"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46090","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46090"}],"version-history":[{"count":109,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46090\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46438,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46090\/revisions\/46438"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46092"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46090"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46090"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46090"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}