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Waste-Free Wreath

 

Image courtesy of Vickie Howell

Image courtesy of Vickie Howell

Rainy days. They’re perfect for staying inside and crafting, with a cup of coffee or tea at your side. If you are in fact fortunate enough to not have to leave your house today, scrounge around for some plastic bags and have a go at craft diva Vickie Howell’s Waste-Free Wreath.

 

You will need: 
16" wire wreath circle 
35-40 plastic grocery bags
Empty cereal box
Star stencil
White craft paint & sponge brush
Craft glue
Glitter (she used Crafty Chica Chunky Glitter in goddess gold)
Rub-on letters 
10" jewelry or florist wire
Scissors
Hole punch
1½" die cutter (or round object with a similar diameter to trace around)
38" x 7" piece of eco packaging wrap
38" x 7" piece of eco packaging wrap

For instructions go to -  http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/features/green/2009/11/wastefree_wreath.html

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