If you are looking for a quick Christmas Project, these Stencil Print Christmas Wreaths are a great idea.
Create these decorations from recycled book paper. Start out by stencilling the leaf pattern onto 2 paper circles for each ornament. Bookprint is great, because of the storybook feel it gives, and the gentle rhythm of the print is soothing. Because you use a double layer, the wreath looks good from both sides. Furthermore, the double layer gives extra strength.
I printed the red bows in one large batch. As a result, the impact of seeing them all together brought me huge joy!
This is How I did the Printing
Beyond Stencil Print
Christmas Wreaths
You may like to try some of our other simple printing projects. We are enjoying the printing journey!
This link will take you to our popular DIY Freshly Found Paper Christmas Tree
Note – Every year Freshly Found supplies Overdale Chritmas Tree Farm with handcrafted decorations similar to these
Making Hints –
Stencil Print Christmas Wreaths
- Print out The Pattern Sheet.
- Cut the Stencils out. Use clear firm plastic (available form stationery stores) or an old xray.
- Place the pattern underneath the plastic sheet. Secure in position with masking tape. Use a blade knife to cut out.
- Cut out the bookprint paper circles for the wreath. You will need 2 per ornament. Stencil with black paint and a sponge roller.
- I used a piece of glass with a paper guide underneath to help position the print correctly.
- Allow to dry. Glue 2 layers together, with the print on the outside. The double layer adds strength to the construction.
- Print the bows onto sheets of bookprint paper. Use the edge of the print as a cutting guide, once the paint has dried.
- Glue the bows onto the wreath. Punch a small hole and thread a length of cotton through the paper wreath for hanging.
