Veteran Wreath

Honor, remember & give thanks to past & present veterans with our DIY Veteran's Day wreath craft idea.

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

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Supplies Needed

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Construction Paper
Glue
Markers
Paint Brushes
Cupcake Liners
Paper Plate(s)
Thank You Veterans Free Coloring Page

Steps

Step 1

Flatten and cover 2 cupcake liners with red paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Flip and cover with red paint. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 2

Fold both cupcake liners in half and cut small triangles along the rounded edges. Unfold to reveal flower shapes.
Step 3

Use marker to draw middle of flower on 1 cupcake liner. Glue on top of remaining cupcake liner. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 4

Pinch bottom of flower and lightly fold edges inward.
Step 5

Repeat steps 1–4 to create 5 additional flowers.
Step 6

Cut out middle section of paper plate to create wreath base.
Step 7

Cut piece of construction paper 1”H and use width of paper plate as guide for length. Glue to front of paper plate, then flip upside down.
Step 8

Print Thank You Veterans free coloring page and color with markers. Cut out.
Step 9

Glue coloring page to construction paper.
Step 10

Glue flowers to plate. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.
Step 11

Hang in honor of those who have served!

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CIY Staff Tips

Want to thank veterans in other ways? Print and color any of our free Veteran’s Day coloring pages.

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