Australian Native Wreath Decoration

Explore a range of paper skills as you create a wreath that puts an Aussie spin on a traditional Christmas decoration.

Step 1

Cut out a circle from a sheet of Coloured Cardboard (approx. 16 – 20cm). Older students may choose to cut out the centre to make a ring.

Step 2

Cut 48 symmetrical leaves from a sheet of light or dark green Coloured Cardboard. Remember to fold the sheet before cutting to make symmetrical shapes. The leaves should be narrow and approximately 7 – 10cm long with a stem.

Step 3

Swap 12 of the leaves with a classmate who has different colour green leaves.

Step 4

Unfold the leaves and turn over so that the inside becomes the back of the leaf and the fold creates a ridge down the centre on the front of the leaf. Trim the stem to this ridge for a thin end to the leaf.

Step 5

Create flowers for the wreath by finely fringing a strip of cardboard and then tightly rolling it up. Secure the roll with a small strip of green cardboard wrapped around the non-fringed side. A small dot of Supertac will hold the cardboard in place. Other flowers can be created using a range of paper skills.

Step 6

Arrange leaves and flowers and glue them to the base with Supertac.

TIP. Keep a slight bend in the leaves to give the wreath form and allow the leaves to create layers over the flowers.