Supplies
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You will need:
-Two or more empty egg cartons
-One cereal box
-Scissors
-Glue
-Paint
-Paintbrushes
-Ribbon or twine
Step 1
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Think through how you want your wreath to look. Do you want leaves? Flowers of all colors? Visualize your design before you start cutting.
Step 2
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To create leaves, cut up the egg carton lid into your preferred leaf shape.
Step 3
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Next, carefully cut out each individual egg carton. To create the flower shape, cut four slits down each corner to the flat base. Trim each section to look like a petal.
Step 4
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Paint time! Break out green for your leaves (or orange and brown for an autumn wreath) and a variety of bright options for your flowers. Set aside to dry.
Step 5
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Cut out a ring from your cereal box or other cardboard object. Glue (or staple) a sturdy string or ribbon to the back of the wreath to help hang it.
Step 6
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When your paint is dry, you can draw extra details on the leaves in a marker, if you want. Or, add yellow paint to the center of your flowers.
Step 7
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Glue your leaves and flowers to your wreath back. Let dry, then hang on your door!
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