Love-You Wreath

Why

Decorate a paper plate wreath to hold Valentines, birthday cards, or other greetings. Wreaths are beautiful any time of year!


Steps

1. Display your holiday cards on this wreath. The sample art shows hearts for Valentine’s Day, but you could use any holiday symbol you like. Here’s how to make the wreath.

2. Cut out at least four big paper plate hearts with Crayola Scissors. Color each heart with Crayola Markers. Overlap hearts to form a circular wreath. Hold them in place with Crayola School Glue. Air-dry the glue.

3. Color letters with markers on a piece of white paper that spell out a special message, such as LOVE. Cut out the letters and glue the message on your hearts.

4. Punch a hole in the top. Tie sturdy ribbon through the hole for a hanger. Tie in a big bow. Around the edges of the wreath, cut slits toward the center. Slide your holiday cards into the slits for a beautiful display!

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.

Related Crafts

Crafts

 

Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Markers
  • No-Run School Glue
  • Pointed Tip Scissors
household supplies
  • Party Express paper plates
  • white paper
  • hole punch
  • ribbon, string, or yarn

Where & When

"We made wreaths for a local nursing home. They’re hanging in the halls and at the nurses’ stations. "
Deanne J., scout leader.

"My children hung their wreaths in a row on our apartment door. We made a big splash of color in the hallway!"
Avital G., mother of 6-, 7-, and 9-year-olds.


Interesting Info

More than a billion Valentines cards are sent annually in the United States. There are even more when you count the cards sent in other countries that also celebrate the holiday, such as Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, and Australia.