Explore a range of paper skills as you create a wreath that puts an Aussie spin on a traditional Christmas decoration.
Australian Native Wreath 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.
Step 7
Alternative Options: A Cardboard Circle Base 19cm can be used for the base. Leave it brown or colour with a Colour Slick Paint Stick.