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DIY Rustic Autumn Wreath


This rustic wreath is the perfect addition to your home this season. I love this project, because it is so easy and it makes a serious style statement. Choose your favorite dried flowers and have fun arranging them into a beautiful display on a grapevine wreath form.

Difficulty level: Beginner
Time to complete: 20 Minutes
Age range: 8 and Up

Things you’ll need:
Wreath form
Pussy willow branches or dried flowers
Pinecones
Floral wire
Wire cutters
Wreath hanger (optional)

Things to do:
1. Start by adding pussy willow branches to your wreath form. For this wreath, I’ve chosen to cover roughly 1/3 of the surface with pussy willow. If you choose a grapevine style, you can tuck the branches in and they will be secure. If you’re going to be displaying your wreath outdoors where it’s windy, you may want to add hot glue to ensure they stay in place.

2. The next step is adding pinecone details. I placed them at the base of the pussy willow branches, to hid the seam. Wrap a piece of floral wire around the center of the pinecone and stick the ends of the wire through the wreath form. Twist the ends of the wire together behind the wreath form to hold the pinecones in place.



3. Add any extra details, such as dried flowers or a burlap bow and enjoy displaying this lovely wreath in your home!

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Kid-Friendly Popsicle Stick and String Spider Webs


Let your spooky side show this Halloween with fun spiderwebs! These simple DIY decorations can be made from string or jute, allowing you and your kiddos to get creative with seasonal crafts.

Difficulty level: Beginner
Time to complete: 5 Minutes
Age range: 6 and up

Things you’ll need:
Popsicle sticks
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Scissors
String or jute

Things to do:
1. The first step is creating the base for your spider web. Use hot glue to secure two popsicle sticks in an X” shape. Glue one more down the center of the X,” creating a star pattern.


2. Tie a piece of jute in a double knot around the center of the star.

3. Flip the star over so the knot is in the back and begin weaving the string in and out of the star’s arms. Be sure to pull tightly so it doesn’t slip off.

4. Continue wrapping the jute, moving out a half-inch at a time, until the entire star is covered.


5. When the spider web is finished, apply a drop of hot glue to the back of the star and pull the end of the jute through it. Twist the jute to a 90 degree angle. Once the glue has dried, cut the jute to a 90-degree angle.



6. Once the glue has dried, cut the jute and display your spider web!

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