Welcome your guests in festive style with this patriotic wreath. They’ll never believe that it was crafted from paper drinking straws.
Materials
-Four packages of paper drinking straws in various patterns of red, white, and blue
-12-inch floral ring
-Red spray paint
-Papier mache 3-D star (found in craft stores)
-Scissors
-Ribbon for hanging
-Ruler
-Craft glue
Steps 1-2
1. Cut some of the straws in half, leave the remainder whole
2. Paint the floral ring. Let dry.
Steps 3-4
3. Attach ribbon for hanging onto floral ring (it comes with pre-drilled holes)
4. Lay straws down, alternating lengths for desired pattern, before gluing in place
Step 5
Paint papier mache star with blue acrylic craft paint. Let it dry then glue the star in center of the wreath.
