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Hands on Crafts For Kids is the resource for kids craft projects and instructions for kids 6-12 and parents, teachers and other group leaders. It includes school and curriculum based projects,  multi cultural projects, and every day, holiday and seasonal ideas.

It is  the online home of the public television program Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Always cover your work surface with a mat or some type of protective covering like wax paper or plastic.

Age Range: 7 to 12

Grade Range: 2 to 6

Skill Level: Moderate

Appropriate for These Special Events:
Every Day, Rainy Days and Holidays

Supports Subject Area(s) of:
Language Arts – e.g. step by step instructions
Mathematics - measuring
Visual Arts

Adorn your home with this great multifunctional wreath that changes with the seasons! Create a variety of re-useable shapes that can be easily added or removed seasonally! You can even design accents pieces for special occasions such as birthdays and holidays!

Materials List:
Westcott Brand® Kids NonStick 5” Blunt Tip Scissors with Microban® Protection (for ages 4 and up)
OR Westcott Brand® Kids NonStick 5” Pointed Tip Scissors with Microban® Protection (for ages 6 and up)
Westcott Brand® Pencil Sharpener
Westcott Brand® Eraser
Westcott Brand® Ruler
Westcott Brand® Soft Touch School Compass with Microban® Protection (optional)
Printed Duck® Brand Duct Tape
Color Duck® Brand Duct Tape
Printed Duck® Brand Duct Tape Sheets
Color Duck® Brand Duct Tape Sheets
VELCRO® Brand Clear Hook and Loop Fastener Tape
5/8” VELCRO® Brand Clear Hook and Loop Fastener Coins
VELCRO® Brand Removable Hanging Strips
Plain Cardstock
Small STYROFOAM® Brand Wreath Ring
Clear Acrylic Gems
Chenille Stems (for autumn corn)
Pencil

Click on the links below to download patterns for this project:

Pattern 1
Pattern 2
Pattern 3
Pattern 4
Pattern 5

Instructions:

1. Cover foam wreath with duct tape. I used a camouflage pattern roll for this step so the wreath would blend into the background of all the colors of the seasons. Feel free to cover the wreath in your favorite color or in any neutral color that suits your décor.
2. Lay strips of hook fasteners along the perimeter of the covered wreath.
3. Create the seasonal accent pieces by cutting shapes of cardstock and sandwiching them between two layers of duct tape. For the autumn corn I sandwiched chenille stems between layers of color duct tape.
4. Trim the excess duct tape around the perimeter of the shapes leaving about a 1/8” border.
5. Embellish the seasonal shapes by layering pieces cut from duct tape sheets.
6. Attach loop fasteners to the backs of the seasonal shapes.
7. Use the removable hanging hook and loop strips to adhere the wreath to your wall or door.
8. Periodically update your wreath with the seasonal accent pieces and enjoy its charm year round!