03 Dec Dollar Tree DIY Paper Poinsettia Dog Wreath

Baby it’s cold outside, so let’s make a warm and comfy-cozy wreath to greet your pup-loving guests this holiday! 

This week’s craft was inspired by a super-soft buffalo check scarf we found at Dollar Tree. It makes the perfect backdrop for the beautiful handmade origami paper poinsettias and darling dog-themed JOY banner that drapes across the top. 

You’ll be surprised just how quick and easy it is to make this magnificent mutt-lovers masterpiece to celebrate the season! Let’s get started…

You’ll need…

Step 1

Use pinking shears to cut the scarf into thirds down the length of the scarf. This will make it easier to wrap around the wreath form. Wrap and pin scarf to the wreath – overlapping the edges – until the form is completely covered.

Step 2

Cut out 8 rectangles from the red construction paper that are 4 x 6 inches in size. (You’ll need four rectangles to make one poinsettia.)

Step 3

To make the flower petals, fold a rectangle in half. Then, fold the two corners down diagonally, aligning one edge with the first fold you made in the paper. Flip the paper over, and fold the last two corners down to match the other side.

Step 4

Fold the center flat top of your paper toward you and down to meet the very first fold. Flip paper over and repeat this on the other side. Next, fold the shape in half.

Step 5

Repeat steps 3 – 4 until you have all four rectangles folded into petal shapes.

Step 6

Apply glue on the outer side of the folded petals to connect them in a stack. Then, use glue to join the first and last petals together to form the flower pattern. 

Once the glue has dried, you can shape the petals with your fingers, pushing the paper from below to spread them out and then down at the tips. 

Then, go back to step 3 and repeat the petal-making steps with the other 4 red rectangles to make a second flower.

Step 7

Glue berries to the center of each poinsettia to complete the look. And then secure the flowers to the wreath base with stick pins or glue.

Step 8

Cut a piece of jute twine that’s long enough to span the wreath form. Pin the ends of the twine to the back of the wreath.

Step 9

Then use scissors to cut three pieces of jute ribbon that are about 3 inches long. Fold one end down about a ½ inch and cut a point along the bottom of the other end to create a pennant shape. Repeat with the remaining two ribbon pieces.

Step 10

With a paint pen, write the letters JOY on the pennants – making a cute little dog footprint for the O. Glue and fold the top of each pennant over the jute twine on the wreath to complete your banner.

That’s it! So quick and easy – and so pawfectly rustic! We love how you can personalize this Christmas dog wreath any way you want…with a different festive saying or colorful fuzzy scarf. Really, anything goes!

From our furry family to yours, we wish you and your pups a cozy comfy Christmas!

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