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ABC Wreath

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By Noreen Doll.

 

Use Alphabet Strip Ribbon to Make an ABC Wreath. by Crafty Journal

An ABC Wreath is a fun wreath to have in the classroom for the younger grades, or for a back to school gift for teachers to put in their room.

It would also be great decor for a back to school party.

Use Alphabet Strip Ribbon to Make an ABC Wreath. by Crafty Journal

Once you’ve made the Alphabet Strip ribbon, the wreath is very quick and easy to finish.

Paper School Alphabet Strip Ribbon and Bow by Crafty Journal

Materials.

Alphabet Strip Ribbon

Alphabet Ribbon Bow

Black Ribbon

Wreath Base

Hot Glue

How to Make an ABC Wreath.

1. Make a basic brown paper bag wreath. (Or buy a wreath base.)

Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath to Use As a Base for Any Wreath by Crafty Journal.

2. Make the Alphabet Strip Ribbon and the Alphabet Strip Ribbon Bow.

(Print about 5 sheets of the alphabet strip to make this project.)

Paper School Alphabet Strip Ribbon and Bow by Crafty Journal

3. Attach one end of the black ribbon to the back of the wreath.

ABC Wreath by Crafty Journal

Wrap the ribbon all the way around the wreath, overlapping each layer slightly so the base doesn’t show through.

Back To School Wreath by Crafty Journal

Hot glue the ribbon end to the back of the wreath.

4. Attach one end of the alphabet ribbon to the back of the wreath.

Use Alphabet Strip Ribbon to Make an ABC Wreath. by Crafty Journal

Wrap the alphabet ribbon around the wreath leaving gaps to allow the black to show through.

Use Alphabet Strip Ribbon to Make an ABC Wreath. by Crafty Journal

Hot glue the end of the ribbon to the back of the wreath.

5. Use a bit of hot glue to attach the ribbon and streamers to the top of the wreath.

Use Alphabet Strip Ribbon to Make an ABC Wreath. by Crafty Journal

Tips.

I used the reverse side of the black ribbon – which was not shiny – to give it more of a chalkboard look.

Because the ribbon is stiff, it doesn’t lay totally smoothly against the wreath frame and is a little futzy to work with.

To avoid this, you could cut 5 inch wide strips of black tissue paper, tape them end to end, and then crumple them before wrapping the wreath with them.

Noreen Doll

Crafty Journal

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  1. Jamie says

    August 17, 2015 at 11:23 pm

    That is adorable!! What a great back to school gift for teachers!! 🙂

  2. Suzie@homemaker-mom says

    August 18, 2015 at 1:10 am

    Noreen that is cute & genius! I love it. Going to pin it and keep in mind!

  3. Leesha @ Living Contently says

    August 18, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    This is such a cute idea! I never would have thought about making the base out of a paper bag either. Brilliant!

  4. Beverly says

    August 23, 2015 at 3:00 am

    What a cute idea! i love the ribbon and the way you made the wreath. Thanks for sharing on Snickerdoodle Sunday!

  5. Jennifer says

    August 24, 2015 at 2:27 am

    So cute! If I was still teaching, I would definitely make this!

    Thanks for linking up at the Weekend Blog Hop at My Flagstaff Home!

    Jennifer

  6. Valerie says

    August 24, 2015 at 5:21 am

    SO cute and creative! I have never seen alphabet ribbon before.

  7. Christine | Where The Smiles Have Been says

    August 25, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    That alphabet ribbon is just too adorable! And great idea flipping the black ribbon to make it appear more chalkboardy. Your wreath is super cute and perfect for back-to-school! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Merry Monday! 🙂

  8. Rose who's busy being creative at FineCraftGuild.com says

    August 25, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    Soooo creative! So fun for back-to-school! You rock. Thank you so much for linking this up at SHARE IT linky party! Till this weekend again, I hope to see you then! ~ Rose

  9. Jann Olson says

    August 26, 2015 at 4:29 am

    Another fun way to use that cute ribbon! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

  10. Cathy says

    August 27, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    This is such a fun wreath for back to school. I love the way you used a brown paper bag for a base. Great idea. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy

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